I hate cleaning! There, I have confessed, it is now out there for the world to know. I do it, but I definitely don’t look forward to it. I never really understood Monica on “Friends”. She was a clean fanatic (maybe that is why I liked Rachel better). I never understood people like my old roommate who would vacuum twice a day, that is until I got my hands on the Oreck Platinum Pilot Vacuum. Apparently all I needed was a little motivation (and an amazing appliance to help out).
Oreck Corporation has been a big player in the vacuum industry for quite a while. Here is a little bit more about the company from their website:
The Oreck Corporation is a family-owned American business founded in 1963 by David Oreck. It began by manufacturing upright vacuum cleaners for the U.S. hotel industry and now sells vacuums used in hotels and homes throughout North and South America, as well as Europe and Asia.
David Oreck started the company with the idea to design a lightweight yet powerful vacuum that hotel housekeepers would prefer over the heavy models available to them. The idea proved so successful that now over 50,000 hotels throughout the world use Oreck vacuums. After a short time, hotel staff wanted to buy the vacuum cleaners for their own use at home, which gave the Oreck Corporation the idea to sell its unique products to consumers.
Oreck has a reputation for making the finest vacuums available. Its continued goal is to provide lightweight and easy-to-use cleaning products for every room in the house, each with exceptional durability.
The Oreck Platinum Pilot has changed the way that we clean our house. We have been needing a vacuum for quite a while. The one we have was from way back when I lived alone before I even met my husband, and it cost about $50. It didn’t work so good. As most of you who are readers of my blog know, we have a very large 120 pound dog and a toddler. This can be a very lethal combination when it comes to keeping dog hair off of the child. We have hard wood floors and have mostly used a floor-mate to keep it clean, but keeping the dog hair at bay has been a real challenge.
My husband put the Oreck together with relative ease. It didn’t take that long and we were off vacuuming away. My husband did the honors of the first vacuum with the Oreck. The results were immediate. After one pass of the living room we were in shock and awe in a great way. The Oreck Platinum Pilot as a unique ball-joint and pivot connection that allows you maneuver the vacuum around furniture with a light touch. The Oreck also has a small brush on the edge of the head of the vacuum that doesn’t allow any dirt to escape. It is extremely light and easy to maneuver around the house. It is so light that you can actually get it under a bed with ease. The first time we did that we accidentally sucked up a hair headband and had to take the vacuum apart to take it out (unbelievably easy to do). Beware, the vacuum is extremely powerful. We accidentally got a rope that was attached to one of TJ’s pull toys sucked up by it and it snapped the rope in half.
My family has a lot of allergies. Even our dog Eli suffers from allergies. Since receiving the Oreck I know that I have seen a lot less allergic reactions within the family. In fact, my son’s rashes have gotten remarkably better and we were able to take him to get his pictures done. I don’t know if that is because of the Oreck, but I do know that my house is cleaner and therefore healthier for my family.
You might have noticed that I haven’t mentioned any attachments with the vacuum. That is because there isn’t any. Along with the Oreck Platinum Pilot you will receive the 5-lb. Ultimate Handheld Vacuum with hypo-allergenic filtration and eight attachments for cleaning stairs, furniture, ceiling fans, molding, bookshelves, curtains, drapes and other hard-to-reach spots. It is also a perfect vacuum to use to clean out your car.
Oreck stands behind their products. To ensure maximum performance, the Oreck Platinum Pilot comes with 10 free annual tune-ups if ever needed at Oreck Clean Home Centers and has a 10-year warranty.
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Oreck Platinum Pilot Vacuum available at $599 at 450 Oreck Clean Home Center across the country or at oreck.com.
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I love Oreck. We have had one for many years. The hand held one can get into nocks and crannies!! The one new thing I learned at their site is the Pro Shield Air Purifier. I have bad respiratory disease and I’m thinking this might really help. Would like to win the vacuum please!!! Thanks for the chance to dream!!!
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