I think it was the frog on the carpet story that drove Oreck over the edge. When they offered me the Halo Vacuum to review, their words were “you need to keep your family healthy!”….hmmmmm…
When I researched exactly what I was getting I was blown away! You may not realize that floors and carpets harbor more germs and bacteria than anyplace in your home. That`s why Oreck introduced the Oreck Halo, the world`s only upright vacuum that uses ultraviolet light to clean and kill germs, bacteria, viruses, allergens and mold.
How It Works
The Oreck Halo uses proprietary UV-C technology – the same technology that
safely and effectively disinfects drinking water and sterilizes operating rooms
- to eliminate many of the harmful things you can`t see.A high-powered UV-C bulb is housed in a patented light chamber with a durable
quartz glass exterior, and independent tests prove this UV-C light kills more
than 99 percent of many common germs it comes in contact with.
(had super cool video but man it was loud…may redo with camera a weeee bit further away from the machine.)
According to Oreck:
“Every time we enter our homes, we track in germs, bacteria and viruses from
outside,” said David Oreck, Founder of the Oreck Corporation. “Think about when
you come home from work, or when the kids come in all dirty after playing
outside. What about the dog digging in the neighbor`s trash?”
“The Oreck Halo represents the future of home hygiene. It gives you peace of
mind knowing that you`re doing all you can to provide a clean and healthier
environment for your entire family.”
The Oreck Halo has two high-powered motors. One drives the “brushroll” that fluffs the carpet’s nap while the other delivers maximum suction and pickup, which means the dirt and germs it kills are quickly trapped inside the HEPA 13 filter bag for safe removal. The bag is so tightly woven that dead germs stay inside, and Oreck’s patented Sani-Seal tab prevents them from escaping when emptied.
An ordinary vacuum may pick up some germs, but they may still be alive inside the bag or canister. When emptied, it’s possible those germs are transported from one part of the house to another.
This is a sturdy, solid upright with all the necessary attachments. It moves easily, has a long cord, and they UV lights could be the coolest feature yet!
This vacuum is available for $599!
Did I mention I have one to give away?
How to win?????
Visit Oreck.com and tell me what product or products you love…(I have their air purifiers too, so you might want to check them out, just sayin’)
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Contest open until Saturday July 4, 8pm est…and then we celebrate!!! Open to US residents only!!
Winner #137
Oh my word. I’ve been dying for an Oreck! THIS vacuum is my new favorite b/c, hello…UV-C bulb and Hepa 13 filter bag? Yes, please and thank you. I have several friends who have other models and they love them. I’ve envied them far too long.
And I tweeted: http://twitter.com/chilihead/status/2048135790
And one more because now I’m headed over to Toni’s blog because I’m totally serious about winning this bad boy. So put me down as having left a comment over there too!
i covet canister vacs
Oreck Deluxe Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
they also offer the Orech XL Classic, which is still an impressive vac and comes with a handy handheld canister vac for those places an upright cant go…
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I’m also entered at Toni’s
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I want the Allergy-Control Pillow Cases!!!
I am a subscriber with Google Reader!
I entered Toni’s contest also!
I just subscribed to Toni’s RSS feed!
I was totally going to say the air purifiers…they look like they rock!
I subscribe via reader.
I’ve got your button.
Great giveaway! I would love to try their Oreck Rinse-A-Matic Steemer Ultra also.
thanks!
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and tweeted
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went to Daily Dose of Toni and entered her Oreck Halo Contest
I would love to own the Oreck Rinse-A-Matic Steemer Ultra® with two fur babies and accidents from time to time, this would really be a huge help to me.
Thanks for the chance to win this awesome Oreck vacuum.
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I entered over at Daily Dose of Toni also.
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I happily subscribe to your blog via e-mail.
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I follow you on twitter. My user name: prpldy
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and tweeted:
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I would love to have one of their air purifiers.
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Blogged about contest
http://freebies4meandu.blogspot.com/2009/06/another-oreck-halo-giveaway.html
Your button is on my sidebar
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Entered Daily Dose of Toni’s Oreck Halo giveaway
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I think the Cordless Speed Iron is really neat. I get so nervous ironing w/ my toddler in the room because I’m scared she’ll trip on the cord, pull the iron down, and get burned.
I’m a subscriber via Yahoo reader.
I entered the Halo contest on A Daily Dose of Toni.
I like the Oreck Orbiter® Ultra Multi-Purpose Floor Machine
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I would like the Orek XL Platinum!
Suscribed by email
have your button
entered Toni’s
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The Oreck Car Vac would be so handy-we just took a trip & wow, are there a lot of cheerios back there! thanks!
Following on Twitter and tweeted
http://twitter.com/The4Crows/status/2051536520
I entered at Daily Dose of Toni, thanks
I’m subscribed to Daily Dose of Toni in my yahoo reader at jill and mike2 at yahoo, thanks
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thanks
whoa I need this enter me please, I also like the stick broom /vacuum they have
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