Oreck Vacuum Cleaner Ratings

Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 5:04 am

Many of the Vacuum Cleaners shown here are sourced through the Ebay or Amazon shopping systems. We chose these companies because of the large selection on offer as well as the customer security offered by these companies.

If you're like me, one of the items that I hate shopping for is a new vacuum cleaner, but luckily with the Internet, there are thousands of places to get vacuum cleaner ratings before you enter the store. One of the biggest reasons why I hate vacuum cleaner shopping is that I have never had any luck buying one. Sure, I shopped around at the chain stores, compared prices, power, capabilities, and ease of use, but somehow, my vacuum never lived up to my expectations.

There was always something, like attachments that easily broke, floor level adjustments that I could never quite set correctly, and then the inevitable wire-sucking vacuum that sucked up its own power cord. Ok, you're asking, this woman is really going to offer vacuum cleaner ratings? Ratings yes, hand eye coordination - no!

According to David Oreck, founder of Oreck Vacuum Cleaners, "the Oreck was invented with women in mind," Oreck vaccums are lightweight and quite powerful for effective cleaning especially when it comes to allergen control. All those are a big plus to me - particularly because I suffer from yearlong allergies. My pick for this review is the Pink Oreck Vacuum Cleaner with the slogan, "Helps Clean for the Cure." I like the idea that "The Clean for Cure" program gives an opportunity for consumers to make a contribution to breast cancer research as well as community outreach programs.

Practically speaking, the Pink Oreck Vacuum is built with a filtration system that can eliminate up to 99.99 percent of allergens down to .3 microns, which includes bacteria, mold spores, dust mites, pet hair, house dust and pollen; bacteria measures between .4 to 10 microns. Dust mites are my biggest enemies and if you've ever seen a magnified picture of what dust mites really look like, I think you'd agree. Dust mites are tiny mites - creepy looking little creatures. Well, besides their appearance, they are definitely critters that any allergist will advise you to minimize in and around your living environment.

The Pink Oreck XL Vacuum also reduces user stress with a specially designed ergonomic handle, so it reduces stress and strain on the hands, wrists and elbows. The Oreck handle received the Arthritis Foundation Ease-Of-Use Commendation in the category of vacuum cleaner ratings. The nifty Clean for The Cure Pink Oreck includes a 10-year warranty and 10 annual, free tune-ups. Wow! I didn't even consider that a vacuum cleaner requires tune-ups, but if they're offering, I think that is truly an added bonus. It means that klutzes like me can go to people who really care about their customers.

I need a company that stands behind their vacuum, even when it comes to wire-sucker vacuum operators like me. Also, unlike bagless vacuum cleaners, the Pink Oreck XL Vacuum contains a self-sealing vacuum bag that locks in fine particles, dirt, and dust (mites!). Another bonus is that it comes with a shoulder strap, which allows for hands-free mobility around the house. As far as vacuum cleaner ratings are concerned, I would definitely recommend the Pink Oreck XL.

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