Oreck Halo - WIN !!!!
My old vacuum was on its last leg and I was on the search for a new one when I came across the NEW Oreck Halo. The first thing that caught my eye was that it had a UV-C germicidal lig
ht. The new Oreck Halo not only vacuums up dirt and debris, it also has a UV-C light chamber that kills many microscopic germs, bacteria, viruses, mold, dust mite eggs, and flea eggs. Your carpet and floors will be clean and nearly free of germs without using any chemicals.My middle son has RAD ( Reactive airway disease) which is along the same lines as asthma. My first thought was "WOW, this might make our home a safer environment for him." So you can imagine how thrilled I was when Oreck sent the new Halo for us to review! When It arrived it was very simple to put together and ready to use in minutes. I thought I was excited about it arriving but to my surprise my husband had to be the first to vacuum with it!
A FEW HOME HYGIENE FAST FACTS :
- One square inch of carpet can contain more than 200,000 bacteria particles,
- compared to 49 bacteria particles found on a household toilet seat.
- Carpet can contain as many as 100,000 dust mites per square yard.
- Dust mites are one of the leading causes of indoor allergies, in particular asthma.
Check out this before and after video.
How the Oreck Halo works :The Oreck Halo is the only upright vacuum that uses Oreck Halo UV-C Technology to kill many germs that can live and breed on your carpets and hard floor surfaces. It cleans the dirt you see on your floors, and, using Oreck Halo UV-C Technology, it can also kill many of the microscopic dust mite eggs, bacteria, viruses, molds, flea eggs, and other germs you can’t see. It does this all without the use of chemicals, making your life easier because you are vacuuming and killing germs in one step. The Oreck Halo has been independently tested and proven to instantly kill more than 99 percent of germs on surfaces exposed to its UV-C light. It features two high-powered motors: One drives the “brushroll” that fluffs up your carpet’s nap and the other delivers maximum suction and pickup, which means dirt and germs are quickly trapped inside the Oreck Halo’s HEPA 13 filter bag for safe removal. The filter bag uses a fiber that creates a nearly impenetrable wall. It’s so tightly woven that dead germs, bacteria, viruses, allergens and mold stay inside while Oreck’s patented Sani-Seal tab prevents dust and filth from escaping.
The Oreck Halo operates like other vacuums, except it uses a highly advanced, patented light chamber on the bottom of the vacuum that controls the heat, amplification and focus of the UV-C light and projects it downward and outward.
- Switch the vacuum from "Off" to an "On" or "Brushroll On" setting via a switch on the back of the unit’s torso.
- Press a foot lever to incline the unit’s torso and telescoping handle.
- Press a trigger in the handle to activate the UV-C light. A logo on the top of the unit’s base glows to indicate the UV-C light is engaged.
- Run the vacuum over your carpets as you normally would, killing unseen germs,bacteria, viruses, allergens and mold on all household floor surfaces.
- If you’re using the Oreck Halo on non-carpeted surfaces, turn off the Brushroll on setting.
- The Oreck Halo glows blue as it kills dust mite eggs, flea eggs, bacteria and other germs.
See the Oreck Halo in action !!!
The Oreck Halo also has a hose and brush attachment that can reach 13 feet. These aid in getting into those hard to reach places. It has a powerful suction that had my sofa and chairs clean in no time !
I was surprised with the following video when comparing a canister vacuum (like my old one) to the Oreck Halo.
Every time I use this vacuum it gives me a good feeling as a Mom know I am doing something that is GREAT for my family's health. I like that is is not an extra step to my cleaning routine but just a change to the tool I use to do it with !
Oreck Halo Basic Specs
• Upright
• Price: $599.95
• Weight 17 lbs.
• HEPA 13 filter bag
• UV-C germicidal light
• Warranty: Vacuum, 3 years; UV-C light bulb, 5 years
I was worried about going from a canister to a bag vacuum. I was worried if it would cost me an arm and leg for bags and that they would be hard to find. To my surprise the answer to both questions was NO !!!
I purchased a pack of 8 bags for the Oreck Halo at a local Oreck dealer for right under $30. I think that is a great deal and very convenient to buy. If you do not have a local Oreck Dealer near you , they can also be purchased online.
WINNER !
A Oreck Halo !!!
Winner has been emailed, you have 48 hours to reply !A Oreck Halo !!!
*This is solely the opinion of Life In A House Of Blue. Other people may have different experiences with this product. Thank you to Oreck for providing a product for this review.*
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July 1, 2009 at 12:10 PM
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July 1, 2009 at 1:46 PM
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July 1, 2009 at 1:47 PM
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July 1, 2009 at 6:11 PM
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July 1, 2009 at 6:22 PM
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