It’s no big secret that I’m a huge college sports fan. Basketball and football are my favorites, and a lifelong love for Mississippi State teams of both varieties has left me well-acquainted with all sorts of game-related stresses. In fact, if you asked me how, as an adult, I’m able to remain relatively calm in the midst of a stressful situation, I would refer you to a dozen different clips on YouTube that chronicle a shocking, come-from-behind win by the Bulldogs – or a devastating, last-minute loss.
The Bulldogs have taught me some ridiculously strong coping skills, y’all.
I can’t remember the exact date, but I think it was sometime back in the mid-90s when I realized that the perfect way to get through a tense basketball game was to turn down the volume of the game, plug in my vacuum cleaner and GO TO TOWN cleaning whatever rugs or carpets were in the reach of the vacuum’s power cord. Over the years it’s become my all-time favorite stress reducer when I’m just BESIDE MYSELF with game time nerves. And as an added bonus, the living room / kitchen / playroom / wherever I happen to be watching is oh-so-clean by the time the game is over. Win or lose.
A few weeks ago I got an email asking if I’d be interested in receiving a (free) new Oreck Magnesium vacuum cleaner to use and review, and it took me all of about 45 seconds to respond to the email with a hearty “YES, PLEASE.” My old vacuum was on the brink of collapse, and since my mama and my sister have always raved about their Orecks, I thought the new Magnesium model would make a lovely addition to our family.
And oh, was I ever right.
My husband assembled the Oreck Magnesium in all of two minutes, and I decided that the perfect time for its inaugural run in our house was during a Mississippi State basketball game the next afternoon. I was watching in the playroom since I could only get the game via ESPN3, which meant that the vacuum cleaner was going to be put to the test on hardwood floors as well as a lime green shag rug.
I don’t know why I felt it necessary to mention the color of the rug.
Apparently I like to overshare when it comes to the various flooring surfaces in our home.
By the middle of the first half I was vacuuming like there was no tomorrow, and there were several things about the Oreck that won me over right away and continue make me want to refer to it as “The Baby.”
1) I don’t have to stop and adjust the vacuum height when I move from a rug to the hardwood floors. The vacuum works equally well on both.
2) The Oreck is incredibly light, which means that I don’t have to wrestle with it when I’m trying to turn corners, vacuum couch cushions, etc. If I wanted to, I could lift it over my head with one hand. Which I don’t. BUT I TOTALLY COULD.
3) Much to my surprise, the Oreck is really powerful. I can pretty much control it with the tip of my finger, which is a whole new experience for me when vacuuming that shag rug.
4) Because it’s so small, the Oreck easily fits in between the bottom of my kitchen cabinets and the floor. I don’t have to sweep and then vacuum – I just vacuum. Love that.
And in addition to all that stuff, the Bulldogs beat Alabama on the Saturday when I first tried the vacuum. So I think it’s probably a given at this point that I AM A FAN OF THE ORECK.
Storage is a big plus with this vacuum cleaner, too. In the past I’ve stored our vacuum in the hall closet, but the Oreck Magnesium is so small that it fits in a little corner of our laundry room – without sticking out in the middle of the floor and without needing to be moved whenever I open our pantry cabinets.
See? Doesn’t that just make you sixteen kinds of happy?
In all seriousness, it’s so great to have the vacuum on the end of the house where we need and use it the most. It’s handy if I need to clean up crumbs at the breakfast room table or if I accidentally spill sugar all over the kitchen floor.
That last thing is an embarrassingly common occurrence, by the way.
The bottom line is that I’m absolutely thrilled to have the Oreck Magnesium, and I think you’ll love it, too. If you’ve ever lugged a vacuum up or down stairs, the Magnesium is going to be a dream come true for you. It’s lightweight, compact and powerful – which, in my opinion, is pretty much the best of all worlds as far as a vacuum is concerned.
If you’d like to enter for a chance to win an Oreck Magnesium of your very own, it’s oh-so-simple. Just visit Oreck.com, do a little reading, then come back here and leave a comment telling us one thing that you learned about the Magnesium.
If you’d like an additional entry, then just mention the giveaway on Twitter (making sure to tag @oreck) or Facebook, then come back here and leave a second comment with a link to your tweet or post.
I’ll leave this giveaway open until next Thursday, February 8th at noon central, at which point I’ll draw for a winner using random.org. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my notification email. If the winner doesn’t respond to my email within 48 hours, I’ll draw for another winner.
Happy Oreck-ing, y’all!
The 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.
This giveaway is now closed.
The hepa filter is huge plus!
30 ft cord! No more having to unplug and plug in everytime you change a room! I love the colors and design of this machine.
I like that it weighs under 8 pounds but still has so much power, and I appreciate the compact size which will make it much easier for me to store it somewhere closeby rather than in my basement.
It will lay virtually flat to clean under furniture! I’d love to win it!
This baby has a 30 feet cord. Awesomeness!! I would love to own this. Pick me. Pick me.
Lindsey Crawford
I like the Quickswitch feature. I have hardwood floors and thick carpet.
I love the fact that it has a HEPA filter and that it is lightweight. What a rockstar vacuum!
I love that it has two speeds…sound like a great vacuum, thanks so much for the chance to win one!
“The Saniseal® System automatically seals shut, locking dirt in the disposable filter bag and ensuring a strong seal.” Love this since we have LOTS of dust and an indoor dog, and at least two folks with sinus issues!
I love that it’s the lightest weight vacuum in America. Now my kids won’t have any problems helping me vacuum:)
I currently have a fifteen year old oreck and love it. I would love to try this new version. I love the seven year warranty and hepa filter.
I have an Oreck now that is ancient. I love love it. The 30 ft cord would be great and the hepa filter is something that is a real need where I live, awful pollen all the time.
I like the fact that it lies flat. We could really use a new vacuum at the yarn store where I work. We need to get under tables and chairs and there are always yarn pieces that need to be picked up every day!
Oreck had me at 30 foot cord and Heppa filter.
A HEPA filter would be so great! I also like the idea of not having to change the height when going from carpet to wood, that would make vacumming in my house much easier. Also, at just under 8 lbs, my 8 year old daughter could manuver it much easier than our current 20 pounder!
That is lays flat to go under furniture easily and has a 30ft cord! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Fits under the cabinet…in the toe-kick area…Love that!
The light-weightedness is a big plus.
I like the 3 annual tune-ups they’re including…i haven’t heard of other vacuums offering that!
Great Giveaway!
I live in a tiny apartment with a dog and a cat….this vacuum looks and sounds amazing! That it lies flat means more pet hair gets gone!
I’m intrigued by the HEPA bag and the Saniseal system. After years of using the bagless type I think going back to this type of bag system might be an improvement.
The Magnesium has 2 speeds? WHAT???? My old one only has one. Plus that blue color is super stylish. Love, love, love IT….plus the little canister one, too!!!
I love that it is gentle enough for Persian or Oriental rugs. I have a crewel rug in my living room & I’m paranoid that my vacuum is going to get ahold of one thread & pull it all up!
I love that it lies flat for easy cleaning under furniture, has a 7 year warranty, works on all floor types, has a Hepa filter, and my favorite, that it’s so powerful despite how light it is!
I shared on Facebook :D
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=300156880043221&id=100000064204421
It’s the lightest upright vacuum in America!
I am most interested because of the light weight. I have a sunken living room and hauling my dyson up and down is difficult!
DOG HAIR!!! I am thinking this would be awesome to take care of all the dog hair shaken about my our sweet husky-shepherd. Direct suction and the HEPA filter are great!
I learned that this vacuum has a HEPA odor fighting bag. My mom has a fancy vacuum which I’m always in awe of. (Is it sad to be in awe of a vacuum?) Her’s does such a great job in one pass over the carpet that would take me two or three passes with my crummy vacuum to do. I’d love a great new super awesome Oreck!
Quite honestly the weight of the Oreck is a huge selling feature. Its so hard to lug my vacuum up and down the steps! The Hepa filter is great as well!
Man I want this bad! It being lightweight and the hepa filter are my favorite features.
It only weighs 7.7 pounds. My 2nd baby weighed WAY more than that:) LOL!
I like the fact that you get 3 free annual tune ups!
The hepa filter is lovely, I didnt know that Orek made vacumes that came with that! Great for people with allergies and pets like me!
Only 8 pounds light! This vacuum cleaner sounds like a dream-come-true for this owner of a bi-level house with carpet, stone, and hardwood floors as well as a shedding golden retriever.
I love the long cord! This would allow me not to have to plug and unplug while I am vacuuming like I currently do.
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https://twitter.com/#!/pookiecat123/status/166668510074904576
I love the idea of one pass cleaning I usually have to do several and this would make my life so much easier
The Oreck Magnesium’s Hepa is the inner bag-it is lightweight, easily maneuverable-does not have to be repositioned from floor to rug-it is powerful-it has two power modes controlled by one button-the power settings account for its ability to clean carpet or smooth flooring-I WANT ONE-I REALLY, REALLY DO!!!!!
We so need a new vaccuum. My nephew vaccuumed up something that was wet and now every time we use it, the odor is awful. Ugh! But, haven’t been able to get it to the top of the needs list.
Love the HEPA filter and the 30 ft. cord. We have a lot of floor space and a long cord is essential!
Long cord, weighs 7.7 lbs…perfect for sweeping the stairs!!
Love, love how slim it is! Having a bad back, this would make such a difference for me!
I love that the Oreck Magnesium is so versitle love everything about it. lightweight, led headlights, 30 ft. cord, and especially the 7year warranty, not to mention that I can use it on carpet and my wood floors. WOW
HEPA bags are great for people with allergies!!
Told my Twitter peeps- https://twitter.com/#!/danddgiveaways/status/166872136567357441
The fact that it can lay “virtually flat” to get under things is crucial for a single gal! Hard to move this furniture sometimes! Sign me up! Also love the tid bit about safe for persian and oriental rugs… if I ever obtain said rugs I will be sure to use the Oreck on them!
Our vacuum cleaner is old and it’s not even made anymore, so finding replacement parts is awful. Thanks for doing this giveaway!
The Oreck vacuum has a HEPA inner bag and a Saniseal System that locks the bag which prevents dirt from leaking out and blowing into the air.
Not sure if I’m doing this correctly, but I did post on Facebook about the give away.
https://www.facebook.com/#!/aimee.cantrell
I love how it lays flat to get under furniture.
So excited to see this new vacuum!
I was sold on the HEPA filter! My daughter is allergic to everything!
Love that it lays flat for getting under furniture….super handy! I’d love this Oreck!!
Love the HEPA filter and super long cord. I vacuum up at least a whole dog’s worth of hair every week with my crappy vacuum, I can only imagine what I could pick up with an Oreck!
I LOVE that it lays flat for getting under the furniture!!!!! What a great giveaway!
Love the MHS blue color.
It is lightweight and has great maneuverability.
i learned that i want one ;) but seriously, i have been using a vacuum cleaner that my grandmother graciously gave me when i moved into my first place….problem is, it’s the vacuum cleaner that she had been using for the last 15 years or so. so I’m desperately in need of a new one and the Magnesium seems pretty much perfect!!
Seven year warranty with tune-ups is amazing! My carpets would love this little cutie. I have killed yet another vacum, the Dyson is ready to bite the dust! Time for a new precious!
My eyes were automatically drawn to the awesomeoness that is the HEPA filter. Knowing that this vacuum is extremely versatile AND allergy friendly is great!! We have used approximately 3 vacuums in the past couple of years and they all were not effective. AT ALL. This one however, sounds like a dream.
I love the fact that this Oreck is light, powerful, and flexible!! I am obsessed with clean floors!! Hope I win….
I need a new vacuum so badly (my old one smells terrible and I can’t get rid of the smell) and I love that this one goes from rugs/carpet to hardwood with little effort. I would LOVE to win this!
It has a three year warranty! yayy! =) it’s lightweight and I can store it anywhere!
I like the longer cord. I have an upstairs in my house, and I hate vacuming the stairs because I make it halfway up, then have to unplug and replug the vacum upstairs!!
It’s even gentle enough for fine Oriental and Persian rugs.
This is a great giveaway! My mom has had an Oreck for years and loves it. My old vacuum is about to bite the dust so now would be the perfect time to switch.
Thanks for doing this!
It’s lite weight and lies flat! Yeah!