Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

I find this story a little sad as I can't quite comprehend why Oreck didn't let the Halo go down the drain as it was destined to. I thought everybody knew all that shines ain't gold.

Since first word of the machine more than two or three years ago, I couldn't help being skeptical as Halo, this vac's originator, could never be nailed down for specifics. Namely -- how many passes per square foot and at what speed of use kills what percent of germs and creepy crawlies in your rug?

It would appear that the FTC got the upper hand re the question and Oreck has shelled out $750,000 to settle.

There's another saying about beating dead horses however Oreck will continue to attempt to sell the Halo on its cleaning merits the article says. Signs and wonders . . .

http://bronx.ny1.com/content/ny1_living/consumer_watch/140825/ftc-digs-up-dirt-behind-oreck-s-alleged-health-benefits

Venson (Sorry I'm using Chrome today and can't supply a live link -- my html isn't what it used to be.)

Anyone that wants to see the full details can just google FTC vs Oreck and wil find everything from the court order to the class action suit by owners for $5,000,000.

                                                                                                Procare

Point well taken procare,

A link follows re the "flu fighter" claims.

http://www.ftc.gov/os/caselist/1023033/index.shtm

Venson

Oh no  not another false claim by a vacuum cleaner company.

Does water filter the air?

It cleans right up to the base board?

It never looses suction EVER

The 25 % angle on our brush roll makes it clean 80% better than previous models.

Our machine uses a lifetime belt.

Its not a vacuum cleaner ,its an air pollution device.

It has a lifetime guarantee.

Any one else who can think of a few more................

regards

MOLE

mole wrote:
Um let me think from the "British" end.

1. Lightweight and easy to get around corners - yet the model weighs 10kg. (Miele S7)
   
2. Precise height adjustment including a hard floor setting - yet the beater bar still rolls and dust bounces off. (Hoover Purepower)
   
3. Stair cleaning hose reaches up to 13 steps - but what if you have more???
4. Extended warranty with parts and wear - yet you have to pay for something like a wheel when it comes off (Hoover.)
5. Lifetime filters - so why are they available to buy?
6. HEPA filtration on bagless vacuums to help allergies - so what happens when you empty the bin and dust flies up?
   

Nice list.  I think it's Hyla that claims its not just a vacuum, it's an air purification system.  Rainbow pretty much makes the same claim. 

One thing that I especially despise about Rainbow is the push for referrals.  After they lie and say that the demo takes 45 minutes but stay for 3 hours, I'm sure motivated to give up names of people I like - NOT.