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Trebor
Joined: Jan 16, 2009
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New Oreck vacuums
Original Message May 5, 2010 5:19 pm |
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Today I fortuitously stopped at the local Oreck dealer.
Mike, the owner of several Oreck franchises and a few multi-brand stores had brought his new Edge upright from home, as stock had not arrived yet.
It has a more powerful motor, with a true floating head. LED lights, infinite speed control AND and on-board stretch hose with a permanently attached telescopic crevice tool that is automatically active when the handle is in the upright position. It lacks the Pilot's pivot head and the Halo's germ killing light. A model incorporating all three features is under development. It is still easy to push, although it weighs 10 lb and requires a bit more effort than previous models.
There is a commercial OBT upright made by Stein (Sebo) that is very nice at only 450.00. Oreck WILL be offering a bagless upright, but dealer participation is optional. The new canister is color matched to the Edge and designed to be leaned on as the user vacuums stairs. Odd looking bare floor/crevice tool, no swivel neck. The bristles fold in to form the crevice tool, and the wand is inserted into a neck that curves more than 60 and less than 90 degrees, much like the OLD bare floor tools made of wood with the metal neck screwed on. A turbo tool is included and a dusting brush.
A cute little bagless canister is available for 49.99 Oreck has increased market share and has 89% brand recognition as a vacuum cleaner. They have become #1in air purifier sales. (Mike did not say if that was dollar volume, or units or both.
The price of the Edge and matching canister will be about 750.00
Oreck is still marketing, still developing product, and still building a loyal customer base.
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retardturtle1
Joined: May 16, 2009
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Re: New Oreck vacuums
Reply #16 May 6, 2010 5:07 pm |
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Hi turtle, I was thinking on the lines of just plain old household duty in a private residence, not a commercial setting. It's kin to a backpack vacuum. This particular machine weighs about eight pounds and comes with a shoulder strap. You could walk around with it or even comfortably climb a step-stool or ladder if you needed to reach. Venson
Hi Venson
In the home i see it working.....put to good use and cared for. turtle
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CarmineD
Joined: Dec 31, 2007
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Re: New Oreck vacuums
Reply #17 May 6, 2010 5:07 pm |
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Hi Carmine Perhaps at first i see it being used by staff...something new and cool. but eventually i see it sitting on a cart/shelf somewhere in housekeeping...the xtra time it would take to use/ xtra time required to do a room and have ready for guest....a niche product possibly for those with a maid and plenty of time...but do you really see the housekeeping staff actually going that xta-xtra mile....to use....just a thought. turtle
I envision cleaning staff using the UV-C tool of this vacuum on the matresses and hotels/motels pitching this as a marketing feature to sell their room stays and prices.
Carmine D.
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retardturtle1
Joined: May 16, 2009
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Re: New Oreck vacuums
Reply #18 May 6, 2010 5:17 pm |
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I envision cleaning staff using the UV-C tool of this vacuum on the matresses and hotels/motels pitching this as a marketing feature to sell their room stays and prices. Carmine D.
I see your point..a good one at that. But makes you wonder if they will actually use it....high/higher end rooms i can...id also wonder about its durability...the bulbs and the abuse/beating the unit would take in a commercial hotel settings...L.V...would be the place for it...nice hotels .
turtles
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CarmineD
Joined: Dec 31, 2007
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Re: New Oreck vacuums
Reply #20 May 6, 2010 5:27 pm |
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I see your point..a good one at that. But makes you wonder if they will actually use it....high/higher end rooms i can...id also wonder about its durability...the bulbs and the abuse/beating the unit would take in a commercial hotel settings...L.V...would be the place for it...nice hotels . turtles
Very easy to verify and know. Lights are readily available that show before and after results with UV-C technology for vacuuming. Supervisory cleaning staff could use the hand held lights quickly and easily to determine if the cleaning staff used the UV-C cleaning tool on mattresses and bedding covers.
Carmine D.
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retardturtle1
Joined: May 16, 2009
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Re: New Oreck vacuums
Reply #22 May 6, 2010 5:53 pm |
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Agree SEVERUS. The fact that ORECK beat out other vacuum companies to acquire the UV-C halo rights from Ken Garcia epitomizes your point. ORECK was dissed by the big vacuum brands and industry when it launched its 8 pound lightweight in the market of 25 pound upright vacuums. Dave knows first hand the sensitivity to be open minded to innovation. Like UV-C technology and bagless. Why? Good business man in addition to good vacuum man. Carmine D.
Hi Carmine
Imust say im anxious to see an oreck bagless....curious if it will be an in-house design ...solving the problems of current and past bagless issues..or will he buy a past design a lable it.....like the [dutch tech] ...would like to his own spin on this one...a true oreck in house design. turtle
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CarmineD
Joined: Dec 31, 2007
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Re: New Oreck vacuums
Reply #23 May 6, 2010 6:03 pm |
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Hi Carmine Imust say im anxious to see an oreck bagless....curious if it will be an in-house design ...solving the problems of current and past bagless issues..or will he buy a past design a lable it.....like the [dutch tech] ...would like to his own spin on this one...a true oreck in house design. turtle
Turtle;
Check out the ORECK site if you haven't lately. Already has a bagless portable cann called the Little Hero that retails for $130. Lightweight vacuums and portables, like stick and handhelds, are better models/products for bagless dirt containment systems than full size IMHO. Carmine D.
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HARDSELL
Joined: Aug 22, 2007
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Re: New Oreck vacuums
Reply #24 May 6, 2010 7:33 pm |
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Agree SEVERUS. The fact that ORECK beat out other vacuum companies to acquire the UV-C halo rights from Ken Garcia epitomizes your point. ORECK was dissed by the big vacuum brands and industry when it launched its 8 pound lightweight in the market of 25 pound upright vacuums. Dave knows first hand the sensitivity to be open minded to innovation. Like UV-C technology and bagless. Why? Good business man in addition to good vacuum man. Carmine D.
How much effort was made by other companies to acquire the halo rights? Good business is not always good for the consumer. Oreck has made a fortune on a sweeper with no deep cleaning power. If hotels and casinos had deep pile they would be filthy.
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