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Carpets gross me out!

If I could afford to rip all our carpets out and put flooring down I would. The thought of all the germs clinging to the carpet fibers horrifies me. No matter how often I vacuum, I know I am not really “cleaning.” The carpet may look cleaner, but the bacteria, mold and dust mite eggs that were lurking beneath the dirt and dust are still there.

Oreck HaloSo when the opportunity to test out the Oreck Halo vacuum, the “world’s only UV-C germ-killing vacuum,” appeared in our inbox I jumped at the chance. Even if it doesn’t kill all the germs and bacteria on my floors, at least it is moving in the right direction!

According to Oreck, the Oreck Halo kills germs, bacteria, viruses, allergens and mold without using any chemicals or sprays.

This germ killing action is thanks to the Patented Halo light chamber. “The light produced by the patented Oreck Halo light chamber magnifies and concentrates ultraviolet light in the C spectrum. UV-C light is a natural source of light that the sun produces and can be a better alternative to harsh chemicals… Labaratory studies prove it to be effective at reducing bacteria, germs, and other contaminants on various floor surfaces.”

Now, I am no scientist and I have no lab at my disposal to test Oreck’s findings. But as I said, even the promise of some germ killing gets me excited. I have a toddler who eats off the floor and carpets that are a decade old!

“With each back and forth motion of the Oreck Halo, you’ll see up to an 80% reduction in the bacterial load found on carpet.”
– Dr. Stan Kikkert, Microbiologist

Here is a video demonstrating how the Oreck Halo works:

As for my home testing? I am pleased with the Oreck Halo and will be using it as my new vacuum. (I just have to hide it so Susan doesn’t steal it from me!) 😉

Although it isn’t the lightest or easiest to maneuver, the Oreck Halo has powerful suction and slides easily under furniture.

As well, according to Oreck, the Oreck Halo has disposable cloth dust filter bags made with one of the highest quality HEPA materials for maximum air filtration and home air quality that help trap 99.95% of the dirt and germ particles that the Oreck Halo kills and suctions from carpets and floors.

Overall, I feel like vacuuming with the Oreck Halo is helping to reduce the germs and allergens in my home — while I am easily vacuuming up all the visible dust, dirt, and debris. That makes it a win-win to me!

For more information on how you can enter to win this innovative vacuum, valued at $599.99, read below.

Here’s how you can enter to win:

  1. See our Christmas Giveaway 2009 post to read more about
    participating in our Christmas Giveaway

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  2. Either link back to this post and include a Christmas Giveaway 2009 button in that post or on your sidebar, or link to the individual giveaways you choose to enter. We have a ton of different buttons and styles for you to choose from. Click here to get the button codes. (If you post and include the button, either in your post or on your sidebar, and link back here, you are good for all the giveaways. No more linking required.)
  3. You can check out the Oreck Halo and then come back to this post and leave one comment below telling us what feature you find most exciting about the Halo.

You may earn additional entries for the following:

If you are already subscribed and are on our newsletter list, you qualify for these two additional entries. Go ahead and leave your additional comments below.

  • Spread the word to your friends via your blog, twitter, etc.

Remember to leave a comment for each thing you do!

Entries are open until Friday, December 4th at 12pm EST.

Our winner will be drawn randomly and we will announce the winner Saturday, December 5th. Please make sure to check our site and your email address to see if you have won a prize. We must receive your reply within 5 business days. (If you want your prize to arrive in time — the sooner we hear from you, the better!)

This contest is open to US AND Canadian shipping addresses. Due to legal restrictions, this promotion void where prohibited.

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* We received an Oreck Halo to review.

Written by 5 Minutes for Mom co-founder, Janice Croze.

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  5. After reviewing this I JUST LOVE IT!! I think that my favorite part about it is that it kills microbes and eggs and all the nastiness that is in our carpets!! We just got new carpet and this giveaway couldn’t have come at a better time!! I would have NO hard time throwing out my $50 Bissel!! A VACUUM IS#1 on my Christmas Wishlist!

    sheilacapell at hotmail dot com

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  6. I love that its filter system prevents the dust from being redistributed into the air. My current vacuum picks up very little and makes a large portion of dust airborne.

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  16. I have hardwood floors, and need a vacuum that cleans just as good on hardwood as it does carpet. The option to switch between the two easily is great.

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  33. I would love to have this..With four children ways to keep the house “cleaner” are great. Thank you for the Great Giveaways!

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  46. I like that The New Oreck Halo Vacuum Cleaner uses UV-C light to kill many of the germs that could be on your floors, while you vacuum.

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  54. Whoa! Love the fact that the Oreck Halo kills dust mite eggs and flea eggs…things we don’t even know are there! I have 2 cats and we babysit for my son’s dog, so who knows what is in our carpet! Would love to have this super vacuum!

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  58. I love that the Oreck Halo effectively reduces the amount of bacteria, germs, and other microorganisms that could be on your carpets and flooring! I need that since I’m having a baby and am scared to have her/him crawl on our carpet!

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  83. I thought this was really great- The Oreck Halo vacuum cleaner features two powerful motors and each does something different. Thank you!!

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  88. Our vacuums keep dying I have gone thorough 4 or five in our seven year marriage and they have been great vacuum’s…
    I could really use this!

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  96. The Oreck Halo vacuum cleaner comes complete with a 5-year manufacturer’s warranty. Plus, you get 3 annual tune-ups to keep your Oreck Halo running like new for years to come.
    Now that is confidence in a product, and makes it my favorite feature.

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  105. The feature of the Halo that excites me the most would have to be the five-level height adjuster — we have several different flooring surfaces in our home, so being able to use such a versatile vac would be a godsend — thanks!

    I have your Christmas Giveaway button on my sidebar: http://slavetoacademia.blogspot.com/

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  115. I really like this:
    Above the floor Cleaning: Attachments include a 13 ft. detachable hose, crevice tool, and brush that quickly click-lock into place and let you easily clean stairs, drapes, furniture, corners, and all kinds of fabrics.

    I can use it to clean pretty much anything! Thanks.

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  129. Killing all those germs is the best feature…a gun would be too messy. [Usually, I’m not that violent, but someone’s got to do something about those germs.]

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  131. I like the fact it gets all the dust and dust mites but it also kills germs, With my asthma that’s important

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  133. I like that it’s a germ killer. With all my dogs goign in and out and us, that’s great not to mention it’s an Oreck! My Aunt has one and always brags, I’d like to brag to her about one of my own! 🙂

    Thank yoou so much. I’ve been using our shop vac from the garage because our vacuum bit the dust long ago.

    Woo Hooo! Thank you!

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  135. Thanks for the giveaway…The best features of the Oreck Halo in my opinion are that it comes with a year’s supply of HEPA13 filter bags (capturing 99.95% of particles down to 0.3 microns), and that the Halo’s unique UV-C light kills many of the germs and microbes on your floors & carpets.

    senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  137. NO WAY…A UV-C light that can kill microbes, eggs…eeewwwww. A HEPA filter. With a household of kids that have allergies and asthma…I NEED THIS. (come to think of it, maybe my old vacuum is wHY they have allergies and asthma).
    OH, and I like the long cord. We have to clean our car carpets at home, and the cords are never long enough.
    THIS is one of only a few things I would actually want for MYSELF this year. thanks for ORECK and you for chance to win.

    ejrichter60 at gmail dot com

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  145. I love the UV-C light chamber! I have 3 dogs and a 5 year old son, I am paranoid that the dogs are leaving germs around that my son will pick up- YUCK! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  155. My favorite feature is the Patented UV-C light chamber kills many of the germs, bacteria, mold, dust mite eggs, and flea eggs on your floors – in just a few seconds. And it’s chemical-free.

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  167. My husband has allergies and we have nine cats. Allergy testing shows that my husband is not allergic to cats, but he is allergic to dust and trees and fragrances. The cats are very fastidious, but they leave a lot of a hair and hairballs behind. Those are all the reasons I’d love to have a beautiful new vacuum with a HEPA filter and an anti-germ light. I posted your button on the sidebar of my blog. I wasn’t sure if I was supposed to post an extra comment about that or include it in this one, but anyway, it’s there.

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  176. Wow, this is one great vacuum cleaner there! We have similiar situation: our toddler eats off the floor and carpets that are about 20 years old.

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  187. This is a fantastic prize! Thanks so much for giving the opportunity to win. The vacuum sounds great- suction, the UV-C light, it seems to have it all!

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  190. I love the easy transition from carpet to hardwood, that is one of the biggest challenges in finding a vacuum for our house! We need something that will work well but not hurt the hardwood and also help in the areas we have carpet! non blogger but spreading the word to family and friends, thanks!

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  205. I love that it kills germs. We have been sick 3 times already this winter, this would help us out SO much!!
    Thanks for the chance!

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  228. I would absolutely love to win this. My husband suffers from many allergies and needs a machine to breathe while he’s sleeping. This would help reduce some of his suffering!

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  230. I like that it sucks up/removes dust into the filter because that would be helpful for me because of my allergies. I also like that it kills germs. That’s the kind of thing makes you feel good about the vacumm you’re using. I could really us this vacumm as mine is going to die anytime now.

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  232. Patented UV-C light chamber kills many of the germs, bacteria, mold, dust mite eggs, and flea eggs on your floors – in just a few seconds. And it’s chemical-free – can’t beat that! great concept!

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  237. All my life, I have heard about Oreck being the best and I could never afford one, so please pick me…it is a very good vac, I know I been looking for one. It would be a blessing to me and my family.

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  242. I hear a lot about this vacuum, it must do a really good job. I would love to try it out.
    brownatural at gmail dot com

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  244. The most exciting feature? That’s easy! The patented UV-C light chamber that kills many of the germs, bacteria, mold, dust mite eggs, and flea eggs on floors – in seconds – wow!

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  247. Powerful suction removes dirt, dust, and dead microbes, trapping them in the HEPA filter bag. LOVE those features!! Thanks!

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  257. The feature I find most exciting is that it kills dust mites! My husband and oldest son both have allergies and my old Oreck is on it’s last leg!

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  264. I hear these are the absolute Lexus of vacuums! I want one soooooooooo bad. My old one works well enough for now though, and DH would kill me if I spend this kind of cash on a new vacuum. I hope I can win one instead 🙂

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  277. Nice you can turn the UV-C light on and off. The roller brush bring up the dirt so the UV light can kill the germs.

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  278. 2-in-1 cleaning power: The UV-C light kills many of the germs and microbes on your floor; and, powerful suction removes dirt, dust and other debris. Comes with 1 year’s supply of HEPA13 filter bags!!
    [email protected]

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  292. i like the uv-c light it kills germs, bacteria, mold, dust mites and eggs, and flea eggs. wow thats alot for one little light

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  313. I just saw this at the mall yesterday..very nice and with indoor pets and 3 kiddos very much needed! Good luck everyone!!!

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  327. Oh, could I use this!! NO Sharing on this prize. Just for me. I have an old Wind Tunnel on its last legs and everytime I see Mr Oreck advertising his vacuums, I ‘have lust in my heart’.

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  333. I love the Self-sealing Saniseal® bags make disposal clean and easy. I have a vacuum now that you have to dump the container and I always have dust flying and going up my nose when I dump it in the trash.

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  349. I love that “Comes with 1 year’s supply of HEPA13 filter bags, which capture 99.95% of particles down to 0.3 microns.” I have bad allergies so this is very important to me.

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  352. I am most excited about “Patented UV-C light chamber kills many of the germs, bacteria, mold, dust mite eggs, and flea eggs on your floors – in just a few seconds. And it’s chemical-free.” This is because I have nine cats!

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  353. Seriously…who would have thought this many people would want a vacuum, but wow…it is a nice one…count me in…thanks! ;D

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  362. For a home with kids wth allegies, this would be the perfect Christmas present! I love that it cleans (sucks the dirt) and disinfects (with the light), while I only have to do ONE thing!! 🙂

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  376. Wow this is amazing my son and I have ashtma do to allegrys (one being dust mites) this machine would be a huge lifesaver for me! Wish I had the money to buy one not just hope to win one. I get your newsletter!

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  384. Kills germs, Lights Up, and all in one sweep-what first time mom of an 8 month old who uses that pincer grasp so well doesn’t need one of these? Seriously-I can’t get those little things off the floor fast enough.

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  390. Our vacuum doesn’t work all that well anymore. We should break down an buy a new one. However, winning one would be super! Thanks!

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  391. I love the fact that the Oreck Vacuum kills germs. I really want to win this giveaway, our vacuum died this spring and this would be great!

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  397. 2-in-1 cleaning power in just one easy step. The UV-C light kills many of the germs and microbes on your floors, and powerful suction removes dirt, dust, and other debris just like all of our trusted vacuums.

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  432. I sooo want this Vacuum..
    In my household there are lots of spills and messes and this looks like it could really deliver some great cleaning action.
    nmcclymer

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  437. Where is my first post? Oh well, here’s a repost of my first post. My fave feature is the wide base, it’ll make my cleaning time shorter.

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  445. Wowowowow…I have two dogs and two cats, which means we vacuum a lot. I mean A LOT! Vacuums don’t last very long in this household, but I’ve never had an Oreck, and have always wished for one. Would soooo love to win this baby!!

    Thanks for the chance!

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

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  460. Love the germ killing feature! We have allergies and asthma in this house and this vacuum might literally be a life saver.

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  465. I’ve heard a lot about the Oreck, but have never used one. I have a close friend who has one and she really loves it!

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  485. The UV-C light that kills germs is the most unique feature of this item. Who would have thought about all the germs that just sit around after you vacuum. Using this will not only clean like normal, but kill those very unwanted germs that cause people to get sick most of the time. It’s a great product that should be in everyone’s home. Thanks for the giveaway. Awesome!!

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  495. The UV-C light chamber that kills germs, bacteria, mold, dust mite eggs, and flea eggs woud be a God send to help eliminate our indoor allergies!

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  504. I sooooo love that it picks up dirt in one pass. I’m lucky if my crappy vacuum picks up dirt aftee 5 passes. thanks
    bleatham(at)gmail.com

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  512. I love how the Oreck website explains how Dirt and Dust even Dead Microbes that can cause poor air quality and even sickness!
    The Oreck Halo Vaccum can take that all away just by using it~

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  513. I checked out the Christmas Giveaways page–
    this is great! Now i can enter a few for This month.(This vaccum is greatly needed in my home!)

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  514. I like the fact that the powerful suction removes dirt, dust, and dead microbes, trapping them in the HEPA filter bag.

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  516. I like that it has a UV-C light chamber kills many of the germs, bacteria, mold, dust mite eggs, and flea eggs on your floors i need one of these since i have kids with cystic fibrosis

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  522. One pass pick up would be great, it takes more than that with my current vacuum. I am linked back to your giveaways from my blog, lunaj1456.blogspot.com

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  528. This vacuum would be perfect because I have a very active toddler running around the house. I need all the germ killing action I can get.

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  535. I like that the bag is self seal. I’ve had bags open up on me and the mess seems even harder to clean the second time.

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  542. Killing dust mites and flea eggs is extremely important to me — I have five dogs and a host of allergies, despite keeping a clean & organized home. Perhaps a Halo could reduce my intake of Benadryl!

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  546. My favorite feature of this vacuum is that it kills many of the germs on the floor. I have been taking care of my granddaughter while my oldest daughter works and goes to school, so she is on the floor a lot. Even though I put down a blanket, she is figuring out how to scoot and will soon be crawling all over the place, so knowing that she is crawling on a truly clean floor would give me some peace of mind.

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  549. What a fantastic Vacuum this is. I’ve got beige carpets and it is as if it is never clean with the kids and all. Hey, I don’t know anyone that could not use a vacuum like this that kills germs. I love anything that kills germs! I’d love to win this and put it to work on my beige carpets.

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  554. My favorite feature is that it has Patented UV-C light chamber kills many of the germs, bacteria, mold, dust mite eggs, and flea eggs on your floors – in just a few seconds. And it’s chemical-free.
    I have your button.

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  572. Wow!! I am loving this vacuum- I love the UV-C light chamber that kills all the yuck in our carpets!! Our current vacuum is about 10 years old and is in desperate need to be replaced!! Thanks for the great giveaway!!
    Button is posted on my sidebar here:
    http://www.OneHouseSchoolroom.com

    Thanks!!

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  586. My favorite thing about the Oreck Halo is the uv light to kill germs, but i also loe hepa filter. I’ve been driving my husband crazy over a Oreck Halo.

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  590. I love that it kills germs. I can disinfect the hard surfaces of my other floors, so I know they are clean, but if you think about it carpet is nasty. That is what I love about the halo, after you use it you know your carpet is clean.

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  601. -kills many of the germs, bacteria, mold, dust mite eggs, and flea eggs on your floors – in just a few seconds. And it’s chemical-free.
    That says it all – and it’s chemical free which is important to me.
    I have the holiday button @ Wishing Penny

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  605. My vacuum just broke and I need a new one! It would be wonderful to win this one (that I could never afford)! I just love the idea of the vacuum picking up junk AND killing germs. I have 3 little girls (age 3 and down) that play on the floor all day and I’d be so happy to know we had less germs on it!

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  616. I so need this vacuum, mine is about 10 years old and still takes a bag…can you believe that – a bag!!! I would love to have something as light weight as the Oreck Halo as well. Great Giveaway!

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  620. I love the germ-killing feature of this vacuum. My friend has one and I am always amazed by how well it picks up. My other one is on the blink so this would be great.

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  623. the germ killing feature is awesome! I’d love to win this for my sister–her vacuum is dying, and she’s had it for over 20 years! Thanks!

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  636. The feature I find most exciting about the Halo is it’s light weight. I hate vacuuming the stairs and it would be a lot easier with the Halo. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  638. My first thought when you ask what I like about the the Oreck vacuum is “I wonder if it really will pick up a bowling ball?”. If it picks up a b. ball it will do wonderful things to the carpet.

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  643. Of course I love that it kill germs! But I also love that it has the on board attachments, including the 13 ft. detachable hose!

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  649. We all have allergies, so knowing that this Oreck kills germs, bacteria, dust, mold, – well that makes our noses happy!

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  653. I am loving this feature: “Patented UV-C light chamber kills many of the germs, bacteria, mold, dust mite eggs, and flea eggs on your floors – in just a few seconds. And it’s chemical-free.”
    Ummmm how cool is this!?!

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  663. I live in a very old house (built in 1920) and while the electric service was updated, since it has plaster walls, not too many outlets were added. So the Halo’s 29-ft. power cord is a very important feature to me.

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  664. I like that it has “Patented UV-C light chamber kills many of the germs, bacteria, mold, dust mite eggs, and flea eggs on your floors – in just a few seconds. And it’s chemical-free”.

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  665. The best feature would be the germ killing feature. Having three kids, everything under the sun get drug into the house.

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  667. I like the UV germ killing feature. I have a saltwater fish tank and was amazed the improvement of my fishes health after adding a UV filter to the mix.

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  670. This vacuum has a UV-C light that kills many of the germs and microbes on the floor, including dust mites. I have asthma and that would really help me out

    singermagic1(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  671. I would love this vacuum for myself but even more to give to my mom!! I love that it helps with dust mites to which she has allergies! Awesome giveaway!

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  676. Above the floor Cleaning: Attachments include a 13 ft. detachable hose, crevice tool, and brush that quickly click-lock into place and let you easily clean stairs, drapes, furniture, corners, and all kinds of fabrics.
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

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  683. The Halo Light Germ Killer is an impressive feature. I also like that it cleans wood floors as well as carpets. What a great prize.

    Thank you for the contest. Happy holidays.

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  685. I have been wanting one of these Oreck for so long now. I have an ancient hand me down vac that doesn’t work that well anymore and would love to get an Oreck. I especially love that they are so lightweight and so well made! Thanks so much.

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  697. My favorite feature: The attachments, including a hose that extends 13 feet, easily lock into place and lets you clean those hard to reach places like stairs, drapes, upholstery, and corners.

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  712. The feature I love most about the Oreck Halo is that it “…can reduce up to 99.9% of bacteria and up to 90% of dust mite eggs on surfaces.”

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  730. I like that the Oreck Halo removes dirt, dust, and dead microbes, trapping them in the HEPA filter bag.

    Thanks for the chance.

    crystal_reagan at hotmail dot com

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  742. A vacuum cleaner that helps keep your medically fragile kid healthy, helllooo amazing-ness.

    Reed and I have been trying to figure out how to afford one of these to replace our old vacuum that spits out more crud than it picks up. :/

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  766. That The UV-C light kills many of the germs and microbes on your floors, and powerful suction removes dirt, dust, and other debris just like all of our trusted vacuums.

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  777. I love that it goes easily from carpet to bare floors! It’s a great feature for us because we have hardwood and carpet.

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  817. I love that the vacuum goes from carpet to floor so easily! What a treat – have always wanted a good vacuum!

    Thanks!

    Debra

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  833. My very favorite feature of the Oreck Halo vacuum is that it cleans in one pass! I also love that the Five-level height adjuster allows you to move from carpets and rugs to tile and hardwood floors with ease 🙂 Sounds like a “dream come true” kind of vacuum 🙂

    [email protected]

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  841. I definitely love that it kills germs!! Very great feature!! I have like 5 vacuums and NONE of them work properly! I need this!

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  850. I am excited that it kills viruses and germs, we have been sick this school a few times akready
    (linked main giveaway and button in a post on my blog)

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  853. Sounds like it’s heading in the right direction of one vacuum doing more. I also like the idea of all the controls being right there on the handle and being able to change from carpet to hard floor with that.

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  857. Oh joy lol! With a brand new baby in the house i am all about this vacuums ability to kill germs and viruses! Even one less germ makes the enviroment better for baby and less stressful for me!

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  877. I would love this. I think the “And with a flick of a button, the roller brush engages or disengages, allowing you to seamlessly go from carpets to bare floor” would be awesome. We have both in our house!

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  880. I love that it picks up dirt in onoe pass – I’ve got a husband, dog and two cats – I need all the help I can get!

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  884. My favorite feature is definitely the UV-C light that kills germs. Way cool and it would be such a stress-reducer knowing my rug was that much cleaner! Thanks for the awesome giveaway, guys!

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  885. ooohhh – love it!! I too would eliminate all our carpets if I could – we’re slowly doing it, but it will take YEARS to do as we’re wanting to replace with nice hardwood floors and those babies cost some big $$!!

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  889. I like that it can be used on all surfaces, including hardwood floors. I would never trust my current vaccuum (which is falling to pieces) to do that!

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