12.30.2011

Oreck Magnesium Vacuum review and giveaway.

Boy, oh boy, do I have the ultimate giveaway for you!
Oreck sent me their new Magnesium Vacuum Cleaner to review a few weeks ago.  
I vowed to be completely honest and no sugar-coating.
Let's just say my little apartment has never been cleaner.

First of all it is so LIGHT! My old vacuum was so big and bulky (and I've got the biceps to prove it). 
The Magnesium is light enough that I can now put my boys to work with zero guilt of child labor. 
It really is so easy to manage I actually use it more often.


It sucks up every last crumb on carpet...

...and does equally as well on hard surfaces.  I should know too...I despise using a broom and dustpan.  In fact, I've had three vacs in the past that claim to vacuum hard surfaces and none have worked well.  The problem is they blow the mess all over the floor when the vac gets close but the Magnesium vacuums without making a tornado mess!

It even worked on my jute rug.

This is my old vac filter which had to be cleaned after each use.
I actually had a rock outside that I designated as my "filter banging rock". 


The Magnesium uses bags that you simply throw away when they're full.  Simple.


The Magnesium also comes with this hand-held vacuum to clean hard to reach nooks and crannies.
I'm sensing a new addition to the chore list.

We give it two thumbs up!
Now for the fun part.
One lucky winner will be receiving their very own Magnesium vacuum (valued at $599.00)! 

To enter:
First visit Oreck.com and tell us one (or  more) thing you learned about the Magnesium vacuum by leaving a comment on this post.

For three additional entries:
1. Follow Oreck on Twitter.
2. Like Oreck on Facebook.
3. Get the word out by tweeting about this giveaway on your blog, Facebook or Twitter.

Please make sure I have a way to contact you if you win.  Once winner is announced they will have 72 hours to respond otherwise another winner will be chosen.  Giveaway closes Saturday, January 7th at midnight.  Winner will be chosen by Random.org.  This giveaway is open to U.S. residents (of the 48 contiguous states) only. Must be at least 18 to enter.

Disclosures: I received this product to review for free from Oreck.  Oreck Corporation provided the prize for the sweepstakes but is not the sponsor of the sweepstakes.  

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Heather said...

This is my dream vacuum! I learned that it is $599.

Heather said...

I follow Oreck on twitter. @hslater351

Heather said...

I like Oreck on facebook.

Heather said...

My tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/HSlater351/status/152859969237155840

Emily Ann said...

I learned that it has a 20 ft cord, which would come in very handy!

Emily Ann said...

I liked Oreck on facebook!

Anonymous said...

Love the handled vacuum. Love items that multi-task!

Running For Two said...

I'll post for a try at this one. I learned (again) it uses a disposable bag.

anislandlife said...

Oh my!! You have no idea how much I would love to win this!!! My vaccum broke 1 week before Christmas...yes, that is my luck!! I love the long cord..and that it soes hard floors so you dont have to stop in between rooms!! jlkeehn3 at hotmail dot com!! Thanks, great giveaway :)

anislandlife said...

I follow oreck on twitter! jlkeehn3 at hotmail dot com

anislandlife said...

I like oreck on FB!!

Marcy said...

I like the 7 year warranty! I've never owned a vacuum that lasted anywhere near 7 years :)

Rockin the Rock Pile said...

I learned about Direct Suction!!!! Anything I can do to get more dirt up the first time with 4 boys and 2 boy dogs!!!

Marcy said...

I Like Oreck on Facebook

Kim said...

It is the lightest upright vacuum of all vacuums. The 20 ft cord is heavenly too!

Sara said...

The vacuum bags seal shut so no dust and dirt can escape! Very cool - I am in DESPERATE need of a new vacuum cleaner with two cats and a baby in my house!

Sara said...

I'm not following Oreck on Facebook!

Dreamingof03 - Heather said...

I am loving that it has a hepa filter after all! For people with allergies like me, I cannot begin to tell you how much I despise carpet and the hidden dusty terrors.

Laura said...

It's the lightest full power upright vacuum in America.

Dreamingof03 - Heather said...

following on Twitter- name is lilybard

Dreamingof03 - Heather said...

following on facebook too ^^

awendybird said...

The extra long cord is something that really attracts me to this vacuum! I hate having to stop, unplug the vacuum, find another plug and start vacuuming again. Another plus is the easy transition between carpet and hard floors!

awendybird said...

I follow Oreck on Facebook :)

Dreamingof03 - Heather said...

Tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/LilyBard/status/152864531490680832

awendybird said...

I follow them on Twitter too!

jodi said...

It has a hepa filter.. great for those with allergies.

Amanda said...

I love that it lays flat and has a 30 ft cord!

Shari said...

I would love to own this vacuum ! I learned it sucks up every crumb on the carpet

Amanda said...

Liked Oreck on facebook.

Amanda said...

Followed them on twitter!

Terra said...

I also learned about the 20 ft cord.

Terra said...

I liked Oreck on Facebook.

Carrie said...

30 ft. cord, 7 year warranty with 3 annual tune ups and it only weighs 7.7 lbs!!! I have an obsession with vacuuming...I would love this!

Cassie said...

A long cord would make cleaning so much easier!!

Betsy said...

extra long cord!? i'm in!!

my carpet attachment JUST DIED this week so this would be wonderful! xo

Happy New Year!

Carrie said...

Liked Oreck on Facebook!

Life After Marriage said...

i learned that oreck donates money to the susan g. breast cancer fund!

Carrie said...

Following on Twitter (Caseegmiller)!

JOSH AND ANGELA said...

wow. you get all the fun toys! so cool!

Carrie said...

Shared on my Facebook page!

Leslie said...

i would love to win this one! I learn about the long cord and direct suction, everything sounds really good!

Cameron said...

Nothing new here but it took me awhile to re-set my google password so I could even leave a comment. :). 7 year limited warranty with 3 annual tune-ups.

Heather Miller said...

I was excited to learn about all the special features...for example, the dusting brush and the 20 foot power chord! I hate when vacuums have short chords and they rip out of the wall on you!

Heather Miller said...

I like Oreck on Facebook!

Alicia said...

I would love this vacuum. I currently own an Oreck, which is 15 years old. I'd love the upgrade!

Jay and Danielle said...

I learned The Magnesium produces 102 mph of airflow. I hope I win that would be awesome!

danigeddes@ymail.com

Alicia said...

I learned that the Oreck is light and has bags you can throw away when full and can clean small corners and crannies. I also liked Oreck on Facebook. aliciawalters99@gmail.com or cell, 509-572-0296

aer_southi said...

I learned that it has a 20 ft power cord which would be handy!

Suburbsmama said...

It even has LED lights! My husband would flip out, he loves anything with LED lights, I am sure that he would even vacuum !
suburbsmama@gmail.com

Casey said...

It has a 20 ft cord, which would just about cover my tiny apartment. I am in desperate need!

Christine Trebendis said...

Love the extra long cord. Thanks for the opportunity!

Megan @ Megity's Handmade said...

This would be fantastic as my vacuum is on the fritz. :( I love the extra long cord. I think that I would be able to vacuum the main floor and up the stairs to the bedrooms with that cord.

bwash said...

Oreck makes clean up easy!

Haydee said...

I like the warranty!

Haydee said...

I like oreck on Facebook

Sarah vL said...

I learned that it lies nearly completely flat to get under furniture! AMAZING!!

Sarahvanloon01 (at) gmail (dot) com :)

Martha said...

I learned that the Magnesium has a 30 foot long cord which means I could easily vacuum my entire house without moving the plug! Love the idea of that!!!

Martha said...

I followed Oreck on Twitter.

Linds said...

I learned that it has a hepa filter, which I love because I suffer from allergies, so anything to help keep itchy eyes and a scratchy throat away is in my good books!

Sarah vL said...

I also liked Oreck on twitter.

Sarah vL said...

And I liked them on facebook! :)

Martha said...

I liked Oreck on Facebook! Also noticed that prices and cord lengths varied in what I saw in comments and on the Oreck site. Isn't that odd? There must be a typo on the Oreck site somewhere. Think I could find it and they would pay me an editors fee in vacuums? ;)

marthabishop AT gmail.com

Sarah vL said...

AND (haha) I commented about the giveaway on facebook!

Elisa @ What the Vita said...

Our vacuum is so heavy and I hate using it. THis would be great! I learned that its the lightest upright vacuum in america - very cool.

Cameron said...

I guess the google account is under my son's name with a Pikachu for a picture. In case I win, it's Cecilia at tompkinslc@aol.com.

I shared on facebook!

Cameron said...

I also liked Oreck on facebook.

Em said...

I love that it is gentle on Persian rugs. My current vacuum eats up our rug and when I empty the canister I feel like I'm throwing our rug away with each vacuum job.

patty said...

I love that it lies flat!!!

Jana said...

I learned that bags might be easier than a filter!

janawhitson99@gmail.com

midnight hysteria said...

bags ... love the throw-away bag; i have a tree that i bang my vacuum filter on .... love that it lies flat, too .... count me in!!!

midnight hysteria said...

i followed oreck on fb! .... darlene

Jessica said...

I love the slim line design and how light it is!

jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com

Jessica said...

I Follow Oreck on Twitter


jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com

Jessica said...

I Like Oreck on Facebook.


jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com

Marie said...

I learned that the Oreck Magnesium has so much power it feels like it's self-propelled. Oh Please, please pick me! The ex got the vacuum. :(

Sally said...

I learned that the Magnesium works on all floor types - tile, wood and carpet. That's great because I have all three!!

Sally said...

I like Oreck on Facebook :)

Alicia Price said...

I love how it works on both carpet and hard floors, as well as how it is slender enough to clean under furniture. I also LOVE the three tune-ups!!!!!

Alicia Price
frankprice723@msn.com

Alicia Price said...

I "liked" Oreck on Facebook as well!

Alicia Price
Frankprice723@msn.com

Chloe and Co. said...

I learned that it's the lightest, full-powered upright vacuum in America, AND I absolutely love that you can use it on hardwood floors as well as carpet and tile.

Thanks for the opportunity Oreck and 4 Men and 1 Lady!

Alisa (decats5@aol.com)

Chloe and Co. said...

I liked Oreck on Facebook!

Alisa (decats5@aol.com)

Emily said...

I learned that it's the lightest full sized vacuum cleaner. :) emmillee(AT)gmail(dot)com

Bao Xiong said...

I like Oreck on facebook.

Bao Xiong said...

I learned that the Magnesium vacuum uses a Heppa inner bag.

Schmidty said...

I learned that the Magnesium comes with 3 annual tune-ups, a 7 year warranty, and has a 30' cord!

Schmidty said...

I follow Oreck on facebook (Rust Hawk).

Schmidty said...

I follow Oreck on twitter @rusthawk.

Schmidty said...

I posted on my facebook wall: http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=160597727379692&id=100001156831237

Merilee T. said...

Mamma needs a new vacuum! Come on! Just checked out their site...had no idea oreck sold cleaning products and the puppy I want uses a heppa bag.

The Helpmeet said...

I love that this vacuum can go completely flat to get under beds and furniture. And I love the handheld feature! Thanks for the giveaway!

sue said...

Only 5 pounds!!!Wow

sue said...

liked on fb

sue said...

following on twitter

Lorna said...

Oh boy do we need this! I learned that it is 7.7lbs. Thanks!
ljcalder@yahoo.com

Lorna said...

Following on Twitter!
ljcalder@yahoo.com

Lorna said...

Liked on FB!
ljcalder@yahoo.com

Schmidty said...

Blog post http://rusthawk.wordpress.com/2011/12/31/4-men-1-lady-oreck-magnesium-vacuum-review-and-giveaway/

Schmidty said...

tweet https://twitter.com/#!/rusthawk/status/152922929179529217

Lorna said...

Okay, I tweeted about the giveaway!
ljcalder@yahoo.com

Elizabeth Norris said...

Love that it lays flat! Also, it's Kentucky blue!

enorris84 at gmail.com

Elizabeth Norris said...

I'm following Oreck on Twitter!

enorris84 at gmail.com

Elizabeth Norris said...

I'm liking on fb!

enorris84 at gmail.com

Brenda Henneberg said...

Would love something like this that would suck so much!

jodik said...

I learned that it was so light that u can pick it up and move around without pulling a muscle!!! ;-)
Jodik
jodik@myclearwave.net

Joy said...

I learned that it has a wonderfully long 30-foot cord and that it has headlights.

jodik said...

I will be "liking" on facebook as soon as I log in there.

Jodik

jodik@myclearwave.net

hannibalsings said...

i already have an Oreck but I this is the new and improved. I have multi surfaces so this new better feature will help.

Morgan said...

I'm obsessed with vacuuming... so this would be a dream come true! I love that it lays flat to vacuum under furniture - something I freak out over and my boyfriend just scratches his head in confusion! mtsnyder1(at)catamount(dot)wcu(dot)edu

Morgan said...

I like Oreck on FB! mtsnyder1(at)catamount(dot)wcu(dot)edu

Kelli said...

the oreck weighs 7.7 pounds! What a great vac!

Kelli said...

I liked on facebook too!

The Story of Us said...

It has a 30ft cord... No more plugging and unplugging as I make my way around my tiny home!

The Story of Us said...

I followed on twitter @carson_phillips

The Story of Us said...

I "like" on Facebook

Tania Knapp said...

It cleans stairs, furniture, ceiling fans, molding, bookshelves, AND curtains.... awesome machine!
jknapp6@gmail.com

Rhonda said...

I'm flipping out over this going flat under carpet!!

Greg and Caroline said...

I would love to win - especially if it's as lightweight as they say it is!!

carolinejaco at gmail dot com

Kelli said...

I tweeted and posted a link to the blog on facebook! Thanks for the chance!

Kelli said...

did I say I tweeted about it, and I'm following @oreck on twitter too!

Erin said...

I learned that this vacuum does well on hard flooring as well, which is an awesome perk as we are considering refinishing the original hardwood throughout our home!

Erin said...

I also already follow oreck on twitter and like oreck on facebook. @idowhatiwant26

Anonymous said...

I love the super long power cord. Very handy to know.

Victoria C
pipkins66(at)aol(dot)com

Sharon S said...

I learned that it's the lightest, full-powered upright vacuum in America

Amy R. said...

I learned that it costs $600, but I want one!

Amy R. said...

I liked Oreck on FB

cherylj said...

I learned more about how the vacuum turns into a hand held from the web site.

Anonymous said...

I love that it lies flat to go under furniture! What a great looking vacuum.
Thanks, Shannon Knight

living eventfully said...

That its the Lightest Vacuum!!

Justine said...

I learned that it's the lightest full powered vaccuum, and can get under all the furniture - and I need it!

acutely cherished said...

My mom has always sworn by Orecks, this one seems to back up everything she says about them! So light yet so powerful! Would love to win this to see for myself :)

Steff said...

wow its a bit expensive, decent warranty!

Steff said...

liked on FB!

Steff said...

followed on Twitter.

Lana said...

I can't believe how light weight they are, and it's great that they're bagless...

Breezi@ Not Your Average Fairytale said...

I learned that it's expensive :)

Casey said...

I learned that it has 2 headlights!! haha that's funny, but awesome. :)

Tyler said...

The 7 year warranty is very nice! My vacuums never last that long!

Jenn Marie said...

Love the fact that it can bend almost flat to get under beds and tables =)

jennmauro@live.com

Anonymous said...

Mary

It is the lightest full powered vacuum in America
Pretty Impressive!!

sms said...

Love that it has a HEPA filter and a long cord

Darmck said...

It's light, full powered and works great on carpet and smooth surfaces. I would love this vacuum!

Ashley Cardoza said...

It's the lightest, full-powered, upright vacuum in America & I want it! ;)

Katie said...

What a fantastic vacuum and giveaway. I learned that it comes with three tune-ups. Love that!!

Anonymous said...

I learned it goes flat for cleaning under furniture...awesome!

mjn@verizon.net

The Woolseys said...

I learned that it has a hand held option which is the beat! 2 machines in 1! Dloecher@hotmail.com

Jane said...

Wow I learned that it's super light and also has headlights -what a cool vacuum! I hope I win!!

sara Arseneau said...

I learned that...this vacuum is what i want/need!! Lighter, longer cord, works on wooden floors...I so hope that I win:)

sara_oh@mac.com

Positano said...

I found out that the vacuum has a telescoping extension wand, 20 ft power cord and heap inner bag!!!
I would love it!

Jill said...

I learned that it has 102 mph of airspeed-sounds like a strong vacuum!
capecoupons at yahoo.com

Positano said...

Oops forgot to leave my email! Paulapositano@aol.com

I follow them on twitter and Facebook too!

Jill said...

I follow Oreck on twitter as capecoupons.
capecoupons at yahoo.com

Jill said...

I like Oreck on Facebook
capecoupons at yahoo.com

Jill said...

I shared on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=254365484630306&id=100002627321571
capecoupons at yahoo.com

Lindsay said...

I learned that this oreck is light weight and has a hand held vac to carry around which makes getting the nooks and crannies much easier. It goes under furniture and has an upholstery brush.

brown8505@gmail.com

Lindsay said...

I like oreck on facebook!

Darnetha said...

This is worth a shot! I learned that it lays virtually flat for easy cleaning under sofa's!

Paula said...

I learned that the oreck is super-light and will easily lay down to get under furniture and beds, those features sound great. And if it lays flat to get under a bed, I can store it under the bed too!

Katie M said...

I liked Oreck on FB!

email: kmalbica {at} gmail {dot} com

Katie M said...

I LOVE this giveaway! I also loved that includes a great warranty and yearly tune-ups! :)

email: kmalbica {at} gmail {dot} com

Katie M said...

I shared this on my FB!

kmalbica {at} gmail {dot} com

Jeri said...

I learned that it comes with a 7-year limited warranty with 3 annual tune-ups that is a GREAT warranty!

Mary Kath said...

It only weighs 7.7 pounds? That's awesome!

Chris said...

I learned that it is 7.7 lbs, has a 30 ft cord on the upright and a 20 ft cord on the handheld one, has a 7 year limited warranty with 3 annual tune-ups included! Love the HEPA filter-I have 5 dogs and need it!

Julie said...

I learned that it is very easy to push through high pile carpet since it has large back wheels.

kathy said...

I learned it powers through dirt. I also learned it has a 7 year warranty and tune-ups, which I had never heard of offered before. Oreck would probably hold up to 3 kids with autism!

Christa said...

I learned that the brush rotates at 7,000rpm! That could really help pick some stuff up! :)

Christa said...

I like them on FB!

Barb said...

Light weight, powerful DIRECT AIR suction, easily maneuvered, 7 year warranty. Sounds like an amazing little vacuum to me. :)

Liked on facebook
bmmbt74@yahoo.com

yingandpat said...

Lightweight and a 20-ft cord...sounds great!!

Hibiscus House said...

I went to Oreck.com! I love the Magnesium Vacuum! 1) powerful,deep cleaning 2)lightweight 3) lies flat to really get hard to reach places! 4) 7 year limited warranty! Has more warranty than a large appliance! 5) Dual Speed love that because of my different floor types. 6) one pass cleaning and last but not least 7) Energy Efficient!!!! Can you tell you have introduced me to a wonderful product? Yes I would love to win it!

Hibiscus House said...

I like Oreck on Facebook!

Christi said...

I learned that it has has two speed Quickswitch so it can move easily from carpet to tile! I have the tornado experience daily and this vacuum would be a dream.

Hibiscus House said...

I am following Oreck on Twitter!

Hibiscus House said...

I tweeted about the giveaway on Twitter!

Hibiscus House said...

I have your link on my blog Hibiscus House sidebar about the giveaway!

a cappella said...

It lays flat for cleaning under furniture!

Christi said...

I like Oreck on Facebook!

Hibiscus House said...

I just shared your giveaway on my Hibiscus House Facebook Page as well as my personal page!
Excited!

Christi said...

I posted about the giveaway on FB!

dusty and meag said...

dream giveaway!!!!!!!!!!! I learned that the it has an extra long cord...which would be awesome in my house with very few receptacles!

andrea said...

I learned it has a installed hepa filter! What a great giveaway!

Michelle said...

Wow, one handy piece of high-powered machinery! I learned about the Saniseal system, which is important in my allergy-laden home! Very nice giveaway, thank you!

Terri said...

I learned that it has two speeds, a
cord length of 30 ft. and the motor does 7,000 RPM on high speed.
dahbou at gmail dot com

Terri said...

I Like Oreck on FB as Terri Winsome.
dahbou at gmail dot com

Terri said...

Shared on FB - https://www.facebook.com/tehbreeze/posts/347192561963469
dahbou at gmail dot com

Sarah H. said...

Learned that HEPA inner bags help with mold spores!

Amy P. said...

Learned that it lies virtually flat when trying to reach under pieces of furniture. Also liked it on Facebook.

Libby said...

I love the 'Quickswitch' feature on the handle (!) I read about that lets you go from hardwood to rug. So convenient!

Lesa said...

I have a 15-year-old Oreck and it's handheld companion. Over the years, I've purchased a couple of other vacuums, intrigued by nifty attachments and claims that these were super vacuums that would somehow be better than the Oreck. Each of the new vacuums are gone and my trust Oreck is showing its age. Thank you for the opportunity to win a new one!
Lesa

Liz said...

I love the super long cord and the feature that allows you to quickly switch from carpet to hard floors.

My vacuum died on Christmas Eve, so this would be a welcome addition to my cleaning closet!

Lesa said...

...and I learned that Oreck offers a 7-year warranty.

Lesa

The Colvard's said...

I like Oreck on FB!

The Colvard's said...

I did not know it had a 20 ft cord!

km1975 said...

Love that it has 2 HEPA filters!

Like them on Facebook too!!!!

katiegonnering@hotmail.com

Torey said...

Learned that it lays nearly flat to vacuum under furniture. I could really, really use this. My house is a mess.
toreycervantes at gmail dot com

Sweet William said...

LESS THAN 8 LBS and turns into a handheld!!! oh I do hope I get lucky!

dlredford said...

Lighter weight would be so nice! I'm really tired of wrestling with mine!

Lauren Rees said...

I learned that on top of having a switch for hard/soft it also can virtually lie flat! AWESOME!

LauraLou said...

It's light weight and get under furniture real easily!! I want it!!!

LauraLou said...

I'm followin on twitter!!

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