UPDATED: This contest is now closed. The randomly selected winner of the might Oreck and his sidekick hand held vac is commenter number 366 – Michelle Small!
Congrats, Michelle and thanks everyone else who entered.
We have a Cheerios problem at our house.
Also a dirt-tracked-in-from-the-muddy-backyard problem.
There’s a sandbox-sand problem on the deck and a hamster-shredded-bedding problem in the boys’ bedroom.
There’s a crushed-goldfish-cracker-problem that is especially bad around the high chair area.
And I’d rather not talk about the random half-chewed-bits-of-toilet-paper problem we currently have.
I kid you not when I say we’ve been through two vacuum cleaners in the last year. I’ve started to feel sorry for our appliances. I feel I need to apologize to the vacuum before I even take it out of the over crowded coat closet. I hear it cry uncle right as I start it up. Poor baby.
Well, the fine folks at Oreck think they can change that. They sent over a vacuum cleaner that is supposed to be able to look the carpet of a “three-kids-under-six” house in the eye without blinking.
Boy has it been fun putting it to the test!
Things I love about the Oreck Magnesium {super hero} vacuum:
- I get to give one away! Perfect timing for Mother’s Day Month!
- It’s super pretty. I mean, like cobalt blue, makes your husband and boys ooh and ahh over it’s “corners like it’s on rails” curves, shiny chrome and sky blue pretty.
- It’s easy peasy to snap together while your three kids are all trying to “help.”
- It’s tall, yo. I’m 5.9 and no longer suffering from hunch-over-the-vacuum-handle-itis.
- At the first sign of a sucked in curtain, super hero cape, or baby doll it stops sucking. Seriously, this has been my favorite factor because our last vacuum kept right on sucking till there were sparks. Not the good kind.
- It’s light, light, light.
- I can drive it with just one hand.
- Did I mention how light it is? I vacuum much less resentfully or unwillingly these days because it’s so easy to whip that little pretty in and out of our coat closet where it lives.
- It’s the exact same color as my husband’s running shoes.
- It has LED headlights. My sons asked me to mention that this is their favorite feature.
- It’s comfortable with carpets and carpetless floors. So I can follow the trail of crumbs from the dining room right into the kitchen no problem.
- It glides wherever I want it to. Under the high chair, up against the wall line, around corners – it’s got moves.
Things I love less about it:
- Dude, it’s one expensive vacuum {$500}. But having recently been through two cheapies I cannot get over the difference. Apparently I keep muttering to myself as I vacuum, “So this is why people spend money on vacuum cleaners.”
- The high/low power button. I realize it’s supposed to be beneficial to have these different settings for wood vs carpet, but it means that when I hit the off button in a panic when the baby starts to cry or I suck up a favorite toy it doesn’t go off, it just switches to the lower setting. This is annoying. But then the Oreck and I make eye contact over another bowl of spilled Cheerios and all is forgiven.
- The wrap around power cord. It’s long and that’s lovely. But is it just me who misses the days when vacuum cleaners came with a handy little button that made the cord retract and rewind all by themselves? I’d love one of those on my pretty Oreck.
But what helps make up for all of that? Oreck also sent me the sidekick that makes up this Cleaner Power Team. Yup, he’s called The Ultimate Handheld Vac and he’s my boys’ new best friend.
You wear him like a shoulder bag and suddenly everyone’s begging to do chores.
They’re the cutest little pair. Sometimes I wink at them when I pass the coat closet. They make me want to crank up some old school Garth Brooks and get my vacuum on.
And one of you super women will be able to boogie down to some Oreck magic too.
Giveaway mandatory entry, in other words – do this first before anything else, yo: Visit Oreck.com and then tell us {by leaving a comment on this post} one thing you learned over there about the Magnesium.
Suffering from crushed-Cheerio-exhausted-vacuum-fatigue and want more ways to win this super hero vacuuming team? Here you go:
- Follow @oreck on Twitter.
- Like Oreck on Facebook.
- Sign up for Oreck’s email list by clicking on “Sign up for Email” in the top navigation bar and entering your email address.
- Tweet about the giveaway, mentioning @oreck with a link to this post, for example, “Did you hear that @thegypsymama is giving away a pair of @Oreck’s vacuum cleaning super heroes?” <—click to Tweet this
Then come on back here and leave a separate comment for each of these entries.
Best of luck to all of you. Because who doesn’t deserve a team of super cleaning heroes?
{Contest closes midnight EST this Friday April 20, 2012}
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Disclosure: Oreck provided me with this beautiful vacuuming combo for free. But the opinions are all my happy own. This vacuuming duo will not stop the influx of inevitable crushed Cheerios, sand, mud, dog hair or hamster shedding into your home. But it will help you beat them. With style. And perhaps even dancing.
Giveaway winner must be a resident of the U.S. 48 contiguous states. Oreck Corporation provided the prize for the sweepstakes but is not the sponsor of the sweepstakes. And Oreck will be the ones shipping the vacuum to the lucky winner.
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When visiting the Magnesium site, I learned that it had a 30 foot cord. I like that!
I like Oreck on Facebook!
I signed up for Oreck’s email list!
I learned this cleaner isn’t available where I live in NZ.
Neither is the giveaway. 
I learned it lays flat for getting under furniture.
I follow Oreck on Twitter
I am @jenchic
I like Oreck on Facebook.
I am Jen Chapman Martinson
I tweeted the giveaway.
https://twitter.com/#!/jenchic/status/191746913979203584
I signed up for the email list.
Learned and love that it lies flat!
Follow Oreck on Twitter, check.
Like Oreck on Facebook, check.
Sign up for Oreck’s email list, check. (50 cents for Susan G. Komen? Bonus.)
Tweet about the giveaway, check!
And what’d I learn? Well, just what you said – it’s a magnesium frame. They said that’s stronger than many types of steel. That’s good. Because my almost 3-year-old-tough-guy is c.r.a.z.y. about vacuums (he can spot ‘em at 30 paces), and honestly, I kinda cringe whenever ours falls over (even though he’s relatively careful with it). So there’s that…and can you IMAGINE if I told him that the little-guy-vacuum was all for him? Nuts, that’s what. Way to go, Lisa Jo (hey, a rhyme). Thanks for your generosity.
I learned the Magnesium vacuum weighs less than 8 lbs! Excellent! I have arthritis in my back (and no, I’m not even 40 yet! ahh!) so a lightweight vacuum would be beneficial
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I went to the Oreck website and learn that this vacuum has a “direct suction path”.
Liked on Facebook!
Signed up Oreck’s email list!
I visited the Oreck site and learned that the Magnesium is the lightest full-powered upright in America.
I “liked” Oreck on Facebook.
I like that it only weighs 7.7 pounds! Less than my newborn! I could sure use a lighter vacuum…that actually worked!
I learned from the site: “7-year limited warranty with 3 annual tune-ups”. This is GREAT! Especially when you have an Oreck store near you! I’ve never had the pleasure of owning one of these vacuums, but with 2 rambunctious boys under 4 yo and a full time job, it will help tons!
I learned it’s 7.7 pounds.
“Liked” Oreck on Facebook!
I love that it lays flat, self propels, and the little one has a hepa filter!
7 year warranty and 3 annual tune-ups?? My dirt devil is shamed.
Wow! I learned that Oreck has a 30 day Risk Free Trial! …And they will even pay your return shipping costs if you want to return it in that time. I LOVE it when companies do that!
Email List signup…. check! Awesome that they donate 50 cents to Susan G. Komen too! Bonus! Thank you for your godly encouragement in a world ridden with to-do lists and guilt. You encourage us to seek God, love our husbands and children and then do the best we can with everything else! God bless you!
Follow them on Twitter! @carolineguf
Tweeted the giveaway
Tweet Tweet! https://twitter.com/#!/carolineguf/status/191862002665267200
@carolineguf
Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Signed up for the newsletter
I’d LOVE a new vacuum! I learned with the Magnesium you can vacuum under furniture (alleluia!). I am now following oreck on twitter. Thank you for your giveaways! I haven’t won one yet, but it’s nice you offer them to cash-strapped moms!
It lies virtually flat to go under furniture! Love that!
Ilke oreck on fb
Follow oreck on twitter
It goes flat enough to get under furniture! Nice.
I like them on fb
It practically lays flat, making it easier to get under furniture; that’s awesome!
It weighs 7.7 pounds!!! Love the color
I like Oreck on FB.
I follow Oreck on twitter.
It uses direct suction and has a fast brushroll… which means it’s going to actually pick up the fuzzies that stick to my large area rug!
Signed up for emails from Oreck.
I followed Oreck on Twitter
Awesome giveaway!
I learned it has large high-performance rear wheels with cylindrical wheel bearings give the Magnesium maneuverability=easy to turn. Thanks!
You can do hard floors and carpet with it. Awesome!
Tweeted!
https://twitter.com/#!/slavila/status/191866350833119232
And I liked Oreck on facebook!
It practically lays flat to vacuum under furniture????? YES!!!!!!!
I bet it is amazing on dog hair as well as cheerios!
I like Oreck on FB!
I checked out the Oreck link – LOVE the powerpowerpower mentioned numerous times (sounds a tad different from my ancient Hoover) and the lay-flat feature sounds handy for under all my legged furniture! GypsyMama, thanks for offering this giveaway!
I subscribed to Oreck’s emails…
OMG!! You continue to brighten my dad!! So love your posts. Thank you!! I learned that the Oreck Magnesium lies nearly flat to vacuum under furniture!! Hope to be able to test that out!! Beware Cheerios…your days are numbered ????.
I liked Oreck on facebook!
…brighten my day (not dad). Oops.
I love that the Oreck Magnesium goes flat enough to get under furniture. Now if only the spaces under my furniture weren’t crammed with stuff I could vacuum without moving things =)
signed up for Oreck’s email!
I just went over to facebook and liked oreck
With a little one just starting to eat solid foods, two cats, and zero energy to “spring clean,” this would be a lifesaver!
I learned that the Oreck Magnesium has 102 mph of airflow. Which means nothing to me. But it sounds impressive
The price tag! Whoa – $599.99. To win this free would be extra lucky as our current vacuum is on the fritz.
I learned how flat this vacuum can get underneath furniture. I need this so much!!
I “liked’ Oreck on Facebook!
I signed up for the emails!
I learned that it lies flat for easy storage.
Love the direct suction and the warranty/ tuneups!
Signed up for the emails.
Learned that the only thing I wouldn’t like about the vacuum is that you have to buy bags for it. Other than that, it sounds amaaaaaaazing! I hate vacuuming so anything to make the process more enjoyable is a VERY GOOD thing.
Tweeted about it!
https://twitter.com/?iid=am-86526363013345465455098897&nid=24+profile_user&uid=403730622&utm_content=profile#!/kendramae_b/status/191876522381021185
The website says it has a long lasting belt. Considering everytime I vacuum, I have to replace a belt this would be great! We need a new vacuum so bad!!
I learned that It’s even gentle enough for fine Oriental and Persian rugs.
It’s only 7.7 lbs!! Considering vacuuming is my LEAST favorite chore because of lugging the thing around, this would be a wonderful change!!
I liked orek on facebook
Just started following @Oreck.
Just liked Oreck on Facebook.
Signed up for the Oreck emails!
I signed up on orek’s mailing list
AND I just tweeted about your giveaway (@DogFurDandelion)!
I learned it lays virtually flat to vacuum under furniture!
I learned that I pretty much love it.
Maneuverability, ease of changing the bag, and lightweight?
*happy sigh*
Long lasting Endurolife belt? That alone speaks volumes, no seriously, it does. We’ve gone through two belts in the last six months. I chalk that up to the fact that I live with the best fed vacuum in Mahaska county Iowa and we can’t help but wear these things out. A new bag at least once a month (if not more often) which means I have a basket under my sink with bags and belts for the vacuum in it.
Oh, yeah, one word describes your review – jealous. Green around the gills, I’ve been dreaming of be a vacuum tester, I mean really, let my crew prove to you just how well (or not) this “wonder vacuum” works. Oh, such a charmed life!!
You know you’re a MOM when the thought of winning a free vacuum starts your day (ahem week) is absolutely delightful!
Have blessedly beautiful ones ladies!!
DV-NMV
I liked Oreck on Facebook.
I shared on twitter
I tweeted it.
(@mduke722)
I am following orek on twitter
Liked Oreck on facebook. (already did, actually.)
And.. point of interest. The giveaway ends on the 20th, which is the day before my birthday. So– if you decided to announce the winner on Saturday (the 21st) and I won, it would be the BEST BIRTHDAY PRESENT EVER!!
I signed up for Oreck’s emails.
I learned that it is 7.7 lbs, which means I can probably haul it up the stairs without nearly killing myself.
I followed oreck on twitter.
In the market for a new vacuum! I was interested in the facts about direct suction and that it lays flat to go under furniture.
I liked Oreck on FB
I didn’t realize how light it was. Our current vacuum is like a tank!
Thanks for the great give-a-way!
I liked them on fb
I signed up for email updates.
And I tweeted it.
I learned that even the sidekick has a HEPA filter! Yeah, we have lots of allergies at our house. I hope i win!
Nan
I learned that the vacuum is only 7.7 ppounds!!
I just liked Oreck! It would be so great to have this vacuum!
Nan
Liked Oreck on FB.
the timing of this giveaway couldn’t be more perfect! my vacuum cleaner just died, and i am in need of a new one…and the oreck magnesium looks amazing. i love the lightweight frame, the versatility between any floor type, and the fact that it lies flat. love! oh, and love the height of the vacuum. (anything that helps prevent a sore back gets bonus points from me!)
thanks for the giveaway, lisa-jo…and for the encouragement. blessings to you!
I am now receiving emails from Oreck, pick me, pick me!
Nan
i just liked oreck on facebook. that’s one step closer to this glorious vacuum cleaner. (mini happy dance inserted here).
i just signed up for the oreck newsletter. my final attempt to win this blue beauty. (yay!)
I like that it will lay almost flat in order to get under things and I saw the diagram of the direct suction path. Wow, that is great!
Lightest Oreck ever, and lightest full-powered upright in America! I just have carpeting upstairs and one big rug downstairs that my little one plays on to spare him from the wood floors. I typically am trying to lug my heavy vacuum up and down the stairs with one hand while I hold him in the other arm, since he doesn’t like to be put down these days. Thus, our floors do not get vacuumed as frequently as they should…
I “liked” Oreck on facebook!
Ooooh! HEPA inner bag included!
Learned that it lays viritually flat, to get under furniture and stuff. Love it!!
“LIKE”!
O how I would LOVE A NEW SWEEPER!! <3
I Liked Oreckon FB!!
The website tells me it would go flat under my couch. I know what I’ll be dreaming of tonight…
AND I tweeted about it. I must really need a new vacuum.
Following Orceck on Twitter!!
Thank you for this Giveaway!!
I Tweeted about your giveaway!!
Thank you!
Totally signed up for their Emails!!
I learned it had a seven year warranty and 3 checkups! Wow!
I am following on Twitter.
I liked it on FB
Follow @oreck on twitter
I signed up for emails.
Follow oreck on Facebook
Signed up for oreck email list
awesome! our Hoover is about to bite the dust (hehe pun!) so this would be great – esp if it truly does lay flat to get the dog hair from under the furniture!
Love this giveaway!!!!!!!!
Went to the website and love that the vacuum lays flat for storage! How cool!
I learned that the Magnesium weighs only 7½ pounds.
Follow oreck on twitter now!
I followed Oreck on Twitter.
“Like” oreck on FB now!
I liked Oreck on facebook.
Tweeted the giveawy!
I signed up for Oreck’s email list.
I tweeted about the giveaway.
I tweeted about the oreck gypsymama giveaway!
Following Oreck on twitter
Signed up for e-mails from Oreck
It weighs 7.7 lbs – unbelieveable – I want one – that is less then most babies – and our vacuum is falling apart bit by bit – I think the trip up and down stairs is killing it slowly – poor thing!
“Liked” Oreck on FB
102 mph of airflow sounds like it can keep up with our family’s messes!!!
Thanks for the fun opportunity!
I learned it has a 7-year warranty with tune-ups. That alone makes it worth it… if I could even {imagine} having $500 lying around. We have been through 9 vacuums in 8 years. That has to be some kind of record. I am kind to my vacuums, I swear, but there is always a plethora of kids around here, which means a plethora of dirt and microscopic Legos, Fruit Loops in the carpet, and stray paper clips/bobby pins that the vacuum discovers before I do, ultimately leading to its demise. Sigh. Oreck, take me away! {And thanks, lovely Lisa-Jo for hosting the giveaway and blessing your readers!}
Following Oreck on Twitter!
What I learned from the website: it’s actually marked at just under $600! Phew – that’s a whole lot of vacuum! It’s also a ‘brand new’ product from Oreck. It is the lightest full powered vacuum in America – I hope I win!
Tweeted about the giveaway!
Following on facebook now too!
I love that this comes with a warranty! We have had a problem with appliances dying around here in the past year… including two vacuums, a fridge and two washers and a dryer. I would love to be able to count on a good one.
Liked Oreck on Facebook.
I learned the difference in this vac’s suction vs regular…makes sense that this vac would be good at picking up kiddie crumbs.
Wow… Oreck.com…. a 7!!! year warranty! and 3 annual tune-ups?!?! that’s pretty good!!!
Liked Orek on Facebook
Like it on FB!
following @oreck on twitter!
I learned that it has 102 mph airflow. Wow that’s fast!
“liked” Oreck on Facebook!
Oh, I learned that you can use it on carpets AND hardwood floors, which is super exciting because my current vacuum is not very good at that (sprays the debris around the hard floors instead of sucking it up). I would *love* to win this, thanks for a chance!
I love that it has a HEPA inner bag. This is important to us because my husband has allergies and getting as much out of the house that we can makes him breathe a little bit better. This giveaway is awesome since our vacuum just quit. This looks like an amazing vacuum and I know I would love it!
I tweeted about the giveaway
I followed @oreck on twitter
the new Magnesium weighs only 7.7 lbs and yet is stronger than steel!!! That’s one awesome vacuum!
I really like that is can be used on carpet and hardwood since we have both in our house and I learned that is has an inner bag.
Signed up for Oreck’s e-mail
I tweeted this giveaway.
It lays flat!
family74014 at gmail dot com
I liked Oreck on FB. Thanks!
I follow oreck via twitter
family74014 at gmail dot com
I like oreck via fb
family74014 at gmail dot com
I learned on the website that the Oreck has a 30 foot cord? Seriously? That rocks!!!
I followed on twitter. @kimsorgius
Tweeted about it!! boy, I wanna win this for my daughter!! With 3 cats, 1 dog, 3 kids and a boyfriend she NEEDS this… she’s been vacuum shopping for 2 years!!!! She has an old one, not so good, so she’ll borrow mine occasionally. It comes back smelling like wet dog
((( I know is b/c the one she has does such a poor job…. I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY want to win this for her (and me…LOL)!!!
I liked on Facebook.
I LOVE that it lays flat to go under furniture. I also love that it has a warranty which includes 3 annual tune-ups
And I love that it feels like it self-propels 
LOVE!
I learned that it’s only 7 lbs. With three flights of stairs…this would be wonderful!
I signed up for email updates
I liked Oreck on facebook!
The two speed Quickswitch sounds like a neat feature!
I like Oreck on facebook!
Pinned Oreck on Pinterest!
signed up for Oreck email….good luck to everyone but save one for me LOL!
I learned it lays virtually flat for easy cleaning under furniture.
My husband drools over the Oreck commercials! Giggle.
I liked on Facebook
I learned that it works well on delicate rugs and high-pile carpet. The lightweight thing is a definite plus for me! I have a Kirby, and while it seems to get the job done, I don’t dare vacuum my rugs with it for fear they will be sucked up, it’s heavy, and there are so many attachments I can’t keep them straight!!
I like how it flattens to get under furniture. I think the handheld would be much nicer for vacuuming stairs.
I followed Oreck on twitter!
I like Oreck on Facebook.
I liked Oreck on Facebook!
I signed of for their mailing list via email. How cool is it that they donate to help fight breast cancer if you sign up for their email list??
I learned that the Oreck can lay flat which is perfect for getting the hard to reach spots without moving furniture. Thank you so much for your blog it is truly an inspiration for me as I start my marriage this summer.
Thanks for this awesome giveaway! I totally need to win this Lol.
I learned that the Magnesium lays virtually flat! That is a must in any vacuum that I purchase. Especially for vacuuming in my studio where all the dust bunnies like to hang out and have tea on a daily basis. :/
Thanks again!
Sherri Ohler
I am following Oreck on twitter.
I LIKED oreck on FB
I like on facebook.
I follow oreck on twitter
I tweeted this giveaway
I signed up for orecks email list
I signed up on Oreck’s email list
………and I tweeted about this give away!
Wow! A 30 ft cord! Lays virtually flat for under furniture! Great looking vacuum (=
I tweeted about this giveaway: twitter handle = @shellebo29
I liked Oreck on Facebook
I signed up for Oreck emails.
I learned that the Magnesium weighs 7.7 and has a 30 ft cord! AWESOME!
I was surprised to learn that there are actually tuneups on a vacuum cleaning. Who knew?
I had no idea that there was a vacuum that could lay virtually flat for easy cleaning under furniture – that would be super handy at our house!
I am following Oreck on Twitter.
I’m following Oreck on Facebook.
I learned that it lays almost flat so you can get under furniture – which would be awesome for getting that 5 inches of dried food, dog hair & leaves that I usually have to pick up the couches in both the family room and the living room to get to!!
Seriously, I need this. I have an 8 yr old, a 4 yr old, and 3 yr old twins. Plus a dog and a cat. I neeeeed it!
I also tweeted about it! I’m @babiesbrown on Twitter.
Thanks!
I tweeted this giveaway!
My twitter name is @jennibel
I did a tweet about this giveaway.
I also liked Oreck on FB & followed them on Twitter!
I am an @Oreck follower on twitter!
My twitter name is @jennibel
I signed up for Oreck’s email updates.
I liked Oreck on Facebook!
Jenni Runyan
I signed-up for Oreck’s email list! LOVE that they are also donating 50 cents to Breast Cancer Research!
We have 4 kids in this really busy house, and would be blessed by a new vacuum! Thank You Oreck and Gypsy Mama for this Awesome giveaway!
i learned that the vacuum is very light, can get under furniture, and it is so pretty! Oh my boys would give this vacuum a run for its money, and, perhaps, I would twirl with it! Thank you for such a generous opportunity.
This is what I learned about this awesome looking vacuum cleaner…Additionally, the large high-performance rear wheels with cylindrical wheel bearings give the Magnesium maneuverability, making it easy to push through high-pile carpet. Nice!
Well, here’s my entry about tweeting this awesome give-a-way! My tweeter name is tb2hollin.
Ok. I’ve now also liked Oreck on facebook!
I liked Oreck on Facebook
I tweeted @Oreck giveaway
I followed @Oreck on Twitter
I learned that the Magnesium’s suction power comes from having two motors close to the floor!
I even signed up for their email. Can you tell I really need a new vacuum?
I liked Oreck on Facebook!
I signed up for the Oreck newsletter/emails.
It weighs under 8 pounds.
I liked Oreck on FB.
“the lightest, full-powered upright in America.” This claim doesn’t surprise me, because we’ve been Oreck users for years (although all of ours have been purchased at the Goodwill….love a deal!). This would be amazing to win a brand new one!
I signed up for Oreck’s email list.
I tweeted about the giveaway. http://twitter.com/cc_almon/status/191928631310827521
Just signed up for their email newsletter for updates. Crossing my fingers!
Just saw on their website that it’s less than 8 lbs…that, I can handle.
Now following Oreck on twitter!
Signed up for email on Oreck’s site…
Aaand…tweeted about the awesome giveaway.
I liked @oreck on Twitter
I like that it “lays virtually flat for easy cleaning under furniture”! Even though I’m past the Cheerios stage, the gardening and bike riding and climbing trees stage leave lots of messes, too!
I liked Oreck on Facebook.
2 SPEEDS??? 2 SPEEDS?? What could I do with THAT!?! I love how sleek it looks. I would feel like a pro with a tool like this in my mom-arsenal! What a fabulous thing for Oreck to do for mommies this Mother’s Day season. Thank you Oreck and Gypsy Mama for the opportunity to “clean up” this Spring season!
I tweeted it.
And another entry for “like”ing on Facebook? Why Thank you! I think I will!!!
liked on FB
On the site, I learned that the vacuum lays virtually flat. Super cool!
I’m following Oreck on Twitter now. In fact, I signed up for Twitter to do this. I must really like their vacuum!
Like the long cord . . . if I win, I have plans to give it to a rural church that really needs a vacuum right now! Thanks!
I retweeted: “Did you hear that @thegypsymama is giving away a pair of @Oreck’s vacuum cleaning super heroes?” @DebWordWeaver
Signed up for email!
tweeted
I learned that I can clean under the furniture! Wish I’d had it this morning when I found my son’s leftover pancake stash under the couch…right next to the Cars 2 vehicles.
Also, I tweeted…and I never tweet. (But it’s fun to say, “tweet.”)
Aaaannd…liked it on FB.
I learned that it can lay almost flat! That would be so incredibly helpful to clean under my kitchen table… and my couches!
I liked Oreck on Facebook.
I signed up for email updates from Oreck.
Okay, this is the ultimate cool giveaway. Seriously, the kids and I are slobbering….
So, I went to the Oreck Magnesium website – and learned this extremely valuable bit of info: “15% off your entire order with promo code itstaxtime.”
Obviously I’m planning on winning your giveaway. But if not, I may put that discount code to use, and once-&-for-all ditch my long-line of cheap-crap vacuum cleaners!!
Just re-tweeted your Oreck vacuum giveaway!!!
Alrighty…am now following @oreck on twitter…
My facebook now ‘likes’ Oreck too! woohoo!
Signed up for Oreck’s email updates!
(please, please, please…pick me, pick me!)
After visiting oreck.com, I was pleased to learn that the vacuum weighs less than 8 pounds (7.7 to be exact!) THAT is what I call maneuverability!
I follow @oreck on twitter!
I “like” Oreck on Facebook! And in real life too.
I signed up to stay connected with Oreck via email!
I tweeted about your giveaway – mentioning you, Lisa, AND Oreck!
I like the direct suction bit. Less hose to clean out.
liked on FB
and tweeted it! (mama_rachael)
I learned it’s gentle enough to clean fine rugs!
This thing actually comes with a 7YEAR warrenty!!!!!! Even cars don’t come with that anymore! lol AND 3 tune-ups! I just might buy one if I don’t win!!!!
I love that it lays almost flat for cleaning under things. I love that feature since my current vacuum does not. I would love to win this.
Can I just second a vote for Teri @ StumblingAroundInTheLight? She is my wife. She cares for and homeschools our 7 kids, ages 2 to 16. She’s a rockstar wife and mother. And it’s tragic that our last, new vacuum (best at Wal-Mart) does NOT…suck.
I LIKED them on Facebook!
I signed up for the Oreck emails too!
Love the “saniseal” bag. Seems I always have a bigger mess changing the bag than if I’d just left it all over the house instead!
I was pleasantly surprised that the vacuum fits under furniture!
I liked OReck on FB!
I signed up for e-mails from Oreck
I wish i had Twitter so I could tweet about it.
After visiting the website, I learned it’s easy to maneuver, has a strong magnesium frame, and has a 7 year warranty. I also love that it lays flat to get under furniture and it weighs under 8 lbs.
I learned it lays flat for under furniture (love) and that it only weighs 7 lbs (double love). I need this vacuum. My boys vacuum for me with my very old, very hard to push vacuum. They would just love to push an Oreck around!
Love that is almost lays flat! I could use that to wrestle crumbs from under our low-ish couches.
It lays virtually flat to get under couches? Awesome. However, it is not 500 bucks, but rather 599.99 which, in my book is 600!
And I liked Oreck on FB!
That it lays flat to go easily under furniture! Thank you!
I learned that it’s the lightest, full-powered upright in America! Thank you!
Liked on FB
Signed up via e-mail
In visiting the Oreck site I was impressed with the fact that it will lay completely flat to clean under furniture! That is awesome!
Followed on Facebook
Followed on Twitter
Tweeted with link!
I learned at oreck.com that the Magnesium’s frame is stronger than many types of steal, important in a family with 4 rowdy boys.
followed @oreck on Twitter.
Liked Oreck on Facebook.
Like Oreck on FaceBook
Signed up for Oreck email list
102 mph air flow???/ no Cheerio is safe!
liked their fb page
Only 7.7 pounds and I like the “direct suction path” on the Magnesium!
It lays virtually flat for getting under beds and other furniture. This light weight vacuum would be easier to carry up and down stairs!
The magnesium lays virtually flat for easy cleaning under furniture. Who doesn’t love that?! No more moving things around to get those hard to reach places!
I like Oreck on Facebook!
I also signed up to receive emails from Oreck!
I visited the Oreck site and found out the vacuum lays flat to vacuum under furniture. Sounds great!
I went to their website & learned that it’s only 8lbs….sweet! What a wonderful giveaway! ! Congrats to the lucky winner!
I visited oreck.com and learned that the large high-performance rear wheels with cylindrical wheel bearings give the Magnesium maneuverability, making it easy to push through high-pile carpet. Nice!
Signed up for email!
Liked Oreck on Facebook!
Liked them on Facebook!
I learned that its frame literally is made out of magnesium, hence the appropriate name.
Following @Oreck on Twitter!
Liked Oreck on Facebook!
Signed up for Oreck email!
Tweeted!
I learned that this is NOT a bagless vaccuum. Otherwise, you pretty much covered the important stuff in your review. Thanks for the chance to win!
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It weighs less than my cat, at 7.7 lbs. My cat is 11! That’s amazing!
I learned that Oreck can use apostrophes correctly on their website. +1 from me
Actually, I like the fact that it lays flat to go under things for better cleaning!
I follow Oreck on Twitter — @sharinlilbit
I’ve liked Oreck on Facebook — Shari Long
I signed up for Oreck’s email list.
I tweeted about this giveaway. You can see it here: https://twitter.com/#!/sharinlilbit/status/192075948135428096
The Oreck Magnesium lays flat for cleaning under furniture. Nice!
I follow Oreck on Twitter @DoableDiapers
I like Oreck on Facebook. (Andrea Hamilton)
My profile: https://www.facebook.com/brooklynhamiltons
I signed up for the email newsletters.
I tweeted!
https://twitter.com/#!/DoableDiapers/status/192084161597685763
I liked Oreck on Facebook
I’m following Oreck on Twitter @glasspeacock
I tweeted about this giveaway @glasspeacock
You said light, but I never expected 7.7lbs!!!! My 10 month old daughter is more than double that! I’d love to have to win this for my 3 little ones who drop food everywhere.
I have a Dyson and it has lost its suction…they said it would never happen, but it did. With rheumatoid arthritis in my hands and a heavy vacuum that doesn’t suck, I need a new vacuum!! I checked the oreck website. I am fascinated with its direct suction power and the 7.7 lbs it weighs. Sounds wonderful!!
It’s so light weight!
When I visited the website, I learned that it lays flat to clean under things!
I signed up for their e-mail list!
I “liked” Oreck in Facebook!
Strong frame and light weight! Lighter than my 20 something pound vaccuum!
I learned that it has 102 mph of air flow
I learned that I could take this thing completely under my kids beds. I don’t think under their beds has been vacuumed….EVER!!!
It is soooo light. My current vacuum has a problem with the wheels and its like pushing a 100 pound piece of plastic around the house. Lightweight would certainly help me vacuum up all that cat hair.
love love love that it’s so lightweight! and ohhhhhh do i need a new vacuum. the blue is gorgeous!
Oh, I visited the website and think it looks cool that it has two speeds – how fun! Also, love that it comes with the sidekick. I could really use this with a dog, a cat and a baby. Also, our old 1990 dust buster just isn’t cutting it anymore!
I just LIKED Oreck on Facebook – hope I win!
AND, I just signed up for the email notifications from Oreck – I really want this vacuum set – can you tell?!
I learned that it’s super lightweight (less than 8 pounds!) and has a 30-foot chord- it reminds me of my aunt’s telephone chord when I was a kid- you could walk anywhere on the first floor with that thing.
I like Oreck!
learned that it lays virtually flat and is so smooth it feel self propelled!
I learned that you can use it on hardwood floors, as well as carpets. The 30′ cord and light weight are a real plus as I have young “helpers,” too. I really need a new vacuum and this one sounds like just what I need.
I learned that it lays flat so that you can clean under furniture…a huge plus in my book!
I liked Oreck on Facebook!
I followed Oreck on Twitter!
I tweeted about this giveaway! @MyMommyWorld
I learned that it can be used on hardwood and tile floors too.
I follow Oreck on twitter @Aerated.
I subscribe to Oreck’s newsletter.
I tweeted. Thank you!
https://twitter.com/#!/Aerated/status/192341194167156737
I learned that this vacuum can lie flat enough to get all those nasty dust bunnies under my couch! I like that!
I follow Oreck on Twitter @aujenn2
I like Oreck on Facebook
I signed up for Oreck’s email list.
“Lightest upright around,” which is awesome because there’s nothing I hate more than hauling out my 200 pound vacuum. Particularly since we’ve had it for like, 10 years, and it smells like dog pee and Christmas tree needles. Seriously. I need to win this vacuum.
I learned that at only 7.7 lbs, it delivers 102 mph of airflow for some super cleaning. I’m impressed!
I learned that the Magnesium is the lightest Oreck upright ever.
I follow @Oreck on Twitter.
I “like” Oreck on Facebook.
I’m signed up to receive Oreck’s emails.
I learned that the Magnesium has 102 mph of airflow that delivers powerful cleaning
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I follow Oreck on twitter @rsj2000mrs
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I like Oreck on Facebook. Michelle Small
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Signed up for Oreck’s email
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tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/rsj2000mrs/status/192376685038014464
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I learned that it is the lightest upright available and that I really want one. I also learned it comes with 3 tune ups which I have never heard of before. I go through 3 vacuums a year and would love to believe this is the answer.
I signed up for the email list!
I followed on facebook!
I followed on Twitter!
I learned it lays almost flat for vacuuming under furniture which is a big bonus!
I receive Oreck’s emails!
We have a vacuum that we just press that little magical button and it whips the cord right in. Only problem is that after so many times of doing that, our cord got shredded. So now it’s taped with electrical tape. Not sure how long that will last!
I learned that larger wheels give it more maneuverability!
I tweeted the giveaway! {@LisCandelier}
I learned that it is both ‘stronger than steel’ and weighs only 7.7lbs. I think this means my 3 year old could be in charge of vacuuming!
Can I even tell you how huge this would be for our not-so-little-circus? GARGANTUAN.
I loved the diagram showing the difference between the airflow in a bagless vacuum and an Oreck. No wonder it’s so strong AND so light!
I learned that it comes with a HEPA bag. That will be great for our allergy-ridden house!
I’m following Orek on twitter.
I tweeted about the giveaway!
I learned that the Magnesium is very light & easy to carry!
I Liked Oreck on Facebook!
I signed up for email at Oreck website!
The lightest upright!! Might make me more likely to actually vacuum!!
I like Oreck on twitter!
I like Oreck on facebook!
i tweeted about your giveaway on twitter
I signed up for email updates from Oreck.
(Do I hear potential Mother’s Day gift?) Two things I learned about the Magnesium is there are 3 annual tuneups and that it weighs 7.7 lbs, which would be so nice for my mom. She has trouble with the one we have now (too heavy) and she doesn’t have $ to get a new one….my brother and I saved up our allowance waaaaaay back when and bought this vacuum for her on Mother’s Day like 20 years ago! It needs to retire already.
I learned that the Magnesium weighs only 7.7 lbs and lies almost flat to clean under furniture.
I follow Oreck on twitter.
@Chelyea
I like Oreck on Facebook.
Chelsey V.
I’ve signed up for Oreck’s newsletter.
Tweet
https://twitter.com/#!/Chelyea/status/192456969121042432
When visiting the site, I learned that Magnesium is named the Magnesium, because it’s made of magnesium. Seemingly obvious, I know, but I hadn’t made the connection before – haha!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Followed on twitter.
Liked on facebook.
I learned that this new vacuum has 102 mph of airflow….that’s some power! I LOVE the bright blue color and the blue L.E.D. headlights. Our family would love this. I am excited to enter the giveaway! Here’s hoping, right?!
Oh, and I am also learning how many people follow Lisa Jo’s blog! I love how many women of faith there are out there who are willing to be genuine and real. Thank you to everyone who has written from their heart. Your truth has encouraged and inspired me as a mom and Christ follower! <3
I learned that the vacuum lays virtually flat for cleaning under furniture. Would be great because I hate moving furniture all the time:)
I learned it has an installed HEPA filter.
busyworkingmama follows Oreck on twitter
FB fan of Oreck – aleksandra n.
I learned from the Oreck site that the two speed Quickswitch™ on the back of the vacuum enables you to move smoothly across all floor types
I follow Oreck on FB
Awesome!! I “liked” Oreck on FB.
Love that it’s only 7.7 pounds. AWESOME!!
Loved how super light it is and that it is self propelled!
Liked Oreck on facebook!
signed up for Oreck’s e-mail list!
I liked Oreck on Facebook!
I went to the website… and the handheld has a 20 foot cord? I could do my whole upstairs with that baby!
I learned that is lays flat so I can vacuum under my furniture and not have to move it! That will be wonderful!!
Love that it lays virtually flat and that it’s light weight!!!
I have signed up on Oreck’s email list.
I learned the Oreck Magnesium has received the Gold Seal of Approval from the Carpet and Rug Institute, the leading U.S. carpet authority, which certifies that it meets the highest performance standards.
Followed on twitter.
Signed up for Oreck’s email list.
Tweeted about the giveaway
Have previously ‘liked’ Oreck on fb
I have used an Oreck before and, yes, they are awesome. And yes, they are expensive. BUT, worth it? I look forward to hearing how long yours lasts!
I appreciate that the Magnesium can be used on all floor types… Have you used it on both?
I learned that it lays down flat!! LOVE that!
Following Oreck on Twitter @trrg12
Tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/trrg12/status/192747733973598208
Signed up for emails
A seven year warranty!! And they have a service place in my town!
Tweeted!
Liked on Facebook!
Signed up for Oreck emails!
Following on Twitter!
I learned-you can store it under furniture!
Following on fb!
Signed up for oreck email!
I learned that the Magnesium lays almost completely flat.
I follow them on Twitter! /mrsmount
I liked them on Facebook!
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/mrsmount/status/192814494060257280
I learned it weighed about the same as a newborn baby- 7.7lbs!
I like that the Magnesium can go almost flat to get under furniture. And it’s light enough (7.7 lb) that I can use it even right after I’ve had a baby!
I liked Oreck on facebook.
I signed up for the emails from Oreck.
I liked oreck on fb
I learned that the Oreck Magnesium has received the Gold Seal of Approval from the Carpet and Rug Institute. This is cool because I grew up in Dalton,GA where CRI is located.
I learned it’s there lightest yet, at 7.7 lbs.
It lays flat to get under furniture
Liked on Facebook
Followed @Oreck on twitter
The Oreck has a direct suction – reducing the length of airflow and filters… we have horrible luck with the vacuums we buy… I would LOVE this one!
Okay – so I learned the little machine has a big sucker motor that’s located near the floor, where the DIRT is, so it sucks (in a good way) better and spins the roller super fast (and therefor, strong). And I like a strong sucker. I NEED a strong sucker. Four kids under six aren’t what you call, clean. Ahem.
I’m following them on Twitter!
…and I like them on FB!
….and I TWEETED! Excuse me.
I learned that the Oreck can lay flat to reach under furniture, which is wonderful because those little Cheerios and Golldfish like to roll to the farthest corners of the universe!
Thanks!
Liked on FB!
I learned that it is MORE expensive than the Dyson that my wife wants
but perhaps sucks just as much (pun intended) since it says it has “direct suction”.
I liked it on FB (but the picture of the lady vacuuming in the tiny dress gives me the creeps).
I visited the Oreck website and was impressed that the upright and handheld had long cords (20 ft and 30 ft).
I tweeted about the contest
I “liked” them on FB
I follow them on Twitter
I think my eyes were drawn to the Ultimate Handheld Vac and how easy and light it looks and the “above floor” cleaning that we ALL have!
We are moving tomorrow to a house with stairs and THIS combo package would be OH SO AMAZING for us as I don’t even know if I have a vacuum cleaner anymore {will see when we go to pull things out of storage}
I learned that it comes with a 7-year limited warranty.
I like Oreck on Facebook.
I follow Oreck on Twitter as @lifesdeepcolors
Liked Oreck on Facebook as wildorchad@rambler.ru
Subscribed to Oreck’s emails as wildorchad@rambler.ru
Tweet, tweet, baby!
https://twitter.com/#!/lindseyfoj/status/193366168856309762
Tweeted:
https://twitter.com/#!/LifesDeepColors/status/193366681920356352
I follow Oreck on Twitter.
I signed up for the Oreck email newsletter via lindseyfoj {at} gmail {dot} com.
The Saniseal® system automatically seals shut, locking the dirt in the disposable filter bag
thanks
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I have learned many things- besides the fact that they are elusive in my contest persuit, I know that you can switch from different floor types with the flip of a switch. It’s lightweight which will save my aching back (I vacuum 2 times a day. 3 boys + 2 labs = constant carpet lines), and has a long cord so that I can go from living room to playroom to dining room.
I follow oreck on twitter (momofthreeunder)
I like oreck on FB farrah r
i email subscribe to oreck
I learned that it is gentle enough for fine Oriental and Persian rugs.
I tweeted! @cttRachel
I learned on oreck site that the vacuum has two settings and is gentle enough for rugs. This is great as I like to vacuum the whole house, all surface at once.
signed up for e-mail mailing list
Liked Oreck on facebook
Awesome giveaway, great looking vac. I learned that the Magnesium has a HEPA filter! Thanks so much.
I follow Oreck on Twitter (roomofmyown)
I like Oreck on Facebook (Amber H)
Signed up for the Oreck email list.
Tweet:https://twitter.com/#!/roomofmyown/status/193516378207166465
“gentle enough for fine Oriental and Persian rugs” which is great because we have all the flooring – carpeting, tile, hardwood and rugs!
https://twitter.com/#!/cmouse01/status/193516793665568768