Tuesday, September 27, 2011

825 IHeart: My Oreck Air Purifier & A GIVEAWAY!



You all know that I have a severe obsession with a neat, organized and clean home!  And a lot of time when we think of the word "clean", we think of household cleaners and scrub brushes.  We also tend to think first about our surfaces, however, we often forget about something equally important, and that is our air!

So when the fine folks at Oreck contacted me to review their new air purifier, of course I said, "Yes Please!"
As seen on the Oreck website:

"Did you know that every time you close your front door, you’re sealing yourself in with airborne dust and allergens? In fact, according to the EPA the air inside your home may be up to 5 times more polluted than the air outside. And like Mother Nature, you have to move the air to clean the air. Oreck’s new air cleaner, The DualMax™ Air Purifier, has the power of a tower in a compact design to move and clean more air than ever before."

When it came, I quickly opened it up and plugged it in.  That was about it!  Super easy peasy setup!


It is compact enough that I can keep it at the end of our buffet in the kitchen, typically out of view:


What I LOVE:
  •  It has a remote so I can change the settings from the other side of the living/dining/kitchen areas!


  • There is no filter to change, EVER!  That keeps replacement filters out of a landfill and saves me boatloads of money throughout the year.
  • It's easy to clean, you can just pull out the filter and clean with warm water:


  •  There is also a brush that is right inside for quick cleaning in-between the more thorough cleanings:

  • And a light that will notify me when it's time to be cleaned!  Love that!
  • The odor filter requires zero maintenance!

 
  • That's right, it has an odor absorber!  That means when we are cooking, using cleaners or one of the boys is just being a boy, the air purifier gets to work eliminating those odors from our air!
  • The most important part, it acts as a magnet pulling dust and allergens out of the air like a magnet!  It was really great to have around as we just turned our furnace on for the first time this year, and I felt like we had more dust lingering in the home as usual.
  • It's super quiet!  I don't even notice it's in the room, which is great because with a busy family a five, not much around here is quiet!
  • The fact that it is Energy Star certified is always a win for us!
  • It acts as a nightlight.  It's the little things that make me smile!

What I would have loved to have seen included:
  • A built-in air quality sensor that adjusts fan speed automatically so I am not left to manage the fans when there is additional dust or odors in the air.
Overall I am beyond THRILLED and grateful for the experience of this air purifier and how it is helping us with our goal to keep all aspects of our home clean!  And because I know it's Oreck, I know it is built to last!

I am also super excited that today, I get to help you achieve cleaner air in your home as well!


Here are the details:
  • Giveaway is for one Oreck DualMax Air Purifier!  That's a $400 value!
  • Giveaway is open US only.
  • Giveaway is open from Tuesday, September 27th through 9:00 p.m. central time, Monday, October 3rd, and the winner will be announced right here on Tuesday, October 4th!
  • One winner will be selected using random.org.
  • Please ensure I have your blog or email address so I have a way to contact you if you win.

To enter {each entry requires a separate comment}:
  • Visit Oreck.com and leave a comment here telling me one thing you learned about the DualMax air purifier. {mandatory}
  • For a second entry, "Like" Oreck on Facebook, and leave a comment back here stating that you did.
  • For a third entry, follow Oreck on Twitter, and leave a comment back here stating that you did.
  • For a fourth entry, sign up for Oreck’s email list by clicking on “Sign up for Email” in the top navigation bar and entering your email address, and leave a comment back here stating that you did.
Thanks everyone and good luck!!


Psssst!  I wasn't paid or swayed to write this post, I was just offered the Oreck DualMax Air Purifier to provide an open and honest review and giveaway!

825 comments:

  1. I really need this! My hubby and son have horrible allergies! I love that the air filter never has to be replaced. Just clean it with soap and water! PERFECT!

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  2. I am not on twitter but if I was I would like them:) But I did sign up for their email list!

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  3. I NEED this. My hubby is miserable with his allergies. I learned that not only is this thing cool looking, but it is lightweight, only 15 pounds!

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  4. Um, YES PLEASE! I learned (and totally didn't know) that it takes the mold particles out of the air. We live in Austin (allergy capitol of the world!) and I have a super bad allergy to mold...which is crazy bad here. Ps. I also learned that there are lots of different models...who knew!

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  5. I don't think I learned anything new about the air purifier because you shared it all, but I'm excited it has a 5-year warranty. :)

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  6. I love that there is an odor absorber that reduces odors from the air that passes through it! I would really love to win this!

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  7. I learned/liked that it has a permanent air filter, so it won't create more waste!

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  8. I already get Oreck's emails (I have one of their vacuum cleaners and have to say it's the best...ever!). :)

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  9. I learned that it can even reduce household odors such as paint fumes while purifying---perfect for someone with a sensitive sense of smell like mine.

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  10. I'm now following Oreck on twitter.

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  11. Great timing...I was doing a google search on air purifiers today!

    I learned that the Helios filter is maintenance free. Thanks for the chance.

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  12. I had no idea that the odor from cleaning supplies could be that bad for you. I clean the counters in our kitchen so many times per day!

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  13. Wow! We really need this! My husband and kiddos has horrible allergies/sinuses and I really think this will help!
    I learned that you never have to replace the filter, how cool is that? Way cool:) It is very cool looking & light, only 15lbs...Sah-weet!

    blessedmama02@hotmail.com

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  14. I think I have died and gone to heaven. It is so easy to maintain and it promises that it isn't noisy! My allergies could use a break.

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  15. I liked them on Facebook too!! -Ashley L.

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  16. I learned that it helps to reduce common household odors as well as gases from new rugs and furniture(which i didn't know):)

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  17. The light feature to let you know it needs to be cleaned is pretty cool...it looks so easy! -Ashley L.

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  18. After visiting the Oreck site I learned that the oder filter is called the Helios Shield and helps to remove oders even as strong as chemical fules and paint odor! Wow! I also never knew that new rugs or furniture put off gases.

    I could so use one of these. Both hubby and I have allergies and the Helios Shield is such a bonus! Thanks for the fabulous chance to win!

    Amanda
    www.kraftingkreations.blogspot.com
    amanda.c09@hotmail.com

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  19. The Helios Shield is working to reduce common household odors as well as chemical fumes such as paint smells, the gases put off from new rugs and furniture, aerosol vapors and cleaning supply odors from the air that passes through its filter. Also, it is not an entire home purifier.... only a medium sized room up to 200 ft.

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  20. I learned that it is Energy Star certified & an odor absorbed!!!
    Lenny@yourstorybookmoments.com

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  21. I love that the night light turns on with the remote control! Awesome!

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  22. I never leave comments on these, but I am very allergic to mold and live in a state where it is humid! I would LOVE this!

    I learned that the DualMAx has two fans that produce twice as much airflow as the leading purifier!!!

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  23. I signed up for the e-mail list too! Bummer that I don't have a Twitter account :( -Ashley L.

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  24. I learned that the DualMax Air Purifier, features two fans that produce twice as much airflow as our leading purifier.

    jackie at lilolu dot net

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  25. I also went to the Oreck website and signed up for emails, since I don't have Facebook or Twitter!

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  26. I "Liked" Oreck on Facebook

    jackie at lilolu dot net

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  27. I loved finding out all of the allergens this thing takes out of the air. Pretty amazing.

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  28. Liked Oreck on FB:) This would be awesome!!

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  29. Would so love to have this air purifier. I learned that it very compact but still is able to purify a 200 sq ft. room.

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  30. I follow Oreck on Twitter.

    jackie at lilolu dot net

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  31. I learned that it's Energy Star certified. Love that it's not an energy hog :)

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  32. it has a "night light" & there is no filter to change! yippee!

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  33. I learned that this thing helps remove paint odor and chemical fumes!

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  34. I signed up for Oreck’s email list.

    jackie at lilolu dot net

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  35. I love that it uses less than 40 watts!

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  36. I'm loving the washable filter and not having to buy replacements. I just found out today my daughter has bad mold allergies, so this is much needed now in my house.
    melissakaatz (at) gmail dot com

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  37. I learned that the DualMax Air Purifier is Energy Star® Certified! And THAT makes me HAPPY!

    jolynda8p at yahoo dot com

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  38. I learned that it takes care of the smells from cleaning products!! Every time I clean my daughter gets all sneezy!! I love that she can stay in the same room with me while I clean...great!

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  39. I learned that it is an odor absorber! (which would be great for when my stinky guy friends come over) :)

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  40. And last but not least, I signed up for the email list.

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  41. I learned that it has a 5 year warranty, which is awesome because I'm clumsy.

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  42. followed them on Twitter! fingers crossed cuz i have 2 boxers & a husband & MAN does he create some dust!

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  43. I learned that it's also EnergyStar certified. Score!

    megan(dot)berkey(at)uscm(dot)org

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  44. I learned that it has double the air flow and TWICE the power as the old version! And I love that the odor filter NEVER requires any maintenance!

    We really need this! Our house has really bad air flow and we are seeing mold problems in our newly renovated part because of this! HELP us get better air! Thanks!

    friday@albanytel.com

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  45. I "Like" Oreck on Facebook now!

    jolynda8p at yahoo dot com

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  46. I learned that it's portable so I can move it to the rooms that need it!

    Tarah
    tarah716[at]ymail.com

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  47. I 'liked' Oreck on Facebook!

    megan(dot)berkey(at)uscm(dot)org

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  48. OMG! I need this so bad! I recently found out that I am allergic to almost everything especially dust! My Dr. told me I should get an air filter, the Truman Cell feature by far seems to be amazing! I also love that it removes odors... does it remove the smell my husband leaves lingering in the air sometimes... haha. I wish! Thanks for the chance to win! This would be AMAZING to have!

    cherie.goyer at gmail.com
    http://oneheartscrapper.blogspot.com

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  49. I'm following Oreck on Twitter

    megan(dot)berkey(at)uscm(dot)org

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  50. I learned that the DualMax Air Purifier is Energy Star Certified, so not only are there no filter's to throw away, but running it isn't going to use a lot of energy either! Yay for being green!

    kassieh@gmail.com

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  51. I like Oreck on Facebook (Tarah M.)

    Tarah
    tarah716[at]ymail.com

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  52. I like them on FB!

    cherie.goyer at gmail.com
    http://oneheartscrapper.blogspot.com

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  53. I follow them on twitter!

    cherie.goyer at gmail.com
    http://oneheartscrapper.blogspot.com

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  54. Following on Twitter now.

    jolynda8p at yahoo dot com

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  55. I learned that the Helios Shield works to reduce common household odors as well as chemical fumes such as paint smells, the gases put off from new rugs and furniture, aerosol vapors and cleaning supply odors from the air that passes through its filter.

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  56. I follow Oreck on Twitter (TarahM716)

    Tarah
    tarah716[at]ymail.com

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  57. I learned that it has three speed settings...and they're all very quite! I could definitely use this in the house!

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  58. I signed up for their email list too!!

    cherie.goyer at gmail.com
    http://oneheartscrapper.blogspot.com

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  59. I signed up for Oreck's emails.

    Thank you so much for this fabulous giveaway!

    jolynda8p at yahoo dot com

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  60. I like Oreck on facebook!

    kassieh@gmail.com

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  61. Hi! love this giveaway! My family has a lot of allergy problems and my youngest has asthma and allergies tend to trigger problems with her asthma frequently. On the website I read that it uses a filter that never has to be replaced, which is wonderful! less work & less cost is right up my alley!

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  62. Liked Oreck on FB.

    friday@albanytel.com

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  63. Following Oreck on Twitter

    friday@albanytel.com

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  64. I liked them on Facebook.

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  65. The truman cell eliminates allergens from the air. I so need this! My family has such terrible allergies, we are having to move our cat outside.

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  66. I follow Oreck on twitter!

    kassieh@gmail.com

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  67. I'm following on twitter now

    jsp16 at hotmail dot com

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  68. My allergies have been especially horrible this season and just yesterday I was talking to ny husband about getting an air purfier. I love that this one it is energy star certified and so easy to maintain!

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  69. I signed up on Oreck's mailing list!

    jsp16 at hotmail dot com

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  70. I learned that the odor shield is so permanent, you can't even take it out to clean it if you wanted/needed to! THAT'S smart! :)

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  71. I signed up for Oreck's email list!

    kassieh@gmail.com

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  72. Great giveaway! I went to Oreck's website and learned that the DualMax Air Purifier has a patented Helios Shield, an odor absorber that captures dust, smoke, allergens, pet dander, and pollen, and reduces odors and volatile organic compounds such as chemical fumes, off-gases and aerosol vapor!

    Very cool!

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  73. This would be perfect for our baby's room! I love that it has an indicator light to tell you when the filter needs to be cleaned.

    Taunzia@gmail.com

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  74. I like that you can try it for free for 30 days and if you don't like it they will pay for the return shipping.

    jsp16 at hotmail dot com

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  75. I read on the website that it has a filter that lasts a lifetime. Um, that is FAAABULOUS! I love the fact that it is Energy Star Certified as well!!

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  76. You're going to get a ton of entries for this giveaway because this sounds like a fabulous product! I love that its dual fans pull the dirty air ins, pulls out the allergens and odors then pushes the clean air back into the room constantly!!

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  77. I love that there is no filter to replace, it is energy efficient and absorbs odor and allergens from the air. I am sure this would my husband and kids allergies!!!

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  78. I signed up for the e-mail from Oreck :) might just sway my next vacuum purchase!

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  79. I also "liked" oreck on facebook

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  80. You shared this in your review, but I love that the filter never needs to be replaced!

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  81. I learned that it tells you when it needs to be cleaned. That's awesome! I know I would probably otherwise forget.

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  82. I didn't know much about it, but I am loving the odor absorber!

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  83. I "like" Oreck on FB!!!
    stampede@meltel.net

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  84. I'm also on their Email list!!!
    stampede@meltel.net

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  85. I learned that the purifier has a 5 year warrenty!
    Stampede@meltel.net

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  86. I signed up for their email listing!
    I didn't even know Oreck made air purifiers. My allergy doctor told me I need to get one to help with my allergies and asthma, but I just can't afford it. This would so help!!

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  87. I learned... NO REPLACEMENT filters! I am always getting purifiers or humidifiers that the company stops selling a model & I can never get new filters! No longer a worry! With my daughter & hubby with allergies... this looks like the best on the market!

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  88. Oh man, I learned that it is $399! But it sounds like it gets the job done and I definitely wouldn't mind having one. If I don't win I will put it on my Christmas wish list:)

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  89. i like the fact I won't have to buy filters! Pain in the tush!

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  90. I learned that the air inside your home may be up to 5 times more polluted than the air outside, Yikes! I'll take one for every room please. :)

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  91. I learned how badly I'd like to have one of these! It's slim line (not to mention never having to replace the filter) is perfect to nestle in between a wall and a piece of hefty furniture as you did. And I want one so I can be just like you! (Grins!)

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  92. Ok, and I just signed up on email! Thanks Jen...this is super!

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  93. I like that it absorbs odor.

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  94. its ENERGY STAR certified! never really knew that they were very efficient to be honest, so glad they are!

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  95. I have the most sensitive nose on earth! haha We have a dog who makes our house smell BAD, no matter how much cleaning I do. My nose would appreciate it sooo much if I won this (my family would too!)

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  96. I liked Oreck on FB (Lisa T. Davis.)

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  97. Got signed up for their Newsletter... excited to see if I win!

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  98. Hello Jen! What an awesome give a way. I learned that the Dual Max Purifier only weighs 15.7 lbs. Seriously?? That is great--so looks like it would way a ton in the pictures.

    Thanks so much for the opportunity.
    Renea
    renea(at)fridleytheatres(dot)com

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  99. I learned it's energy-star rated!

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  100. I signed up for their emails.

    ten_krist@hotmail.com

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  101. I liked Oreck on Facebook for another chance at winning! Thanks again!
    Renea
    renea(at)fridleytheatres(dot)com

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  102. I like the clean smell over dirty diapers and pups. I like the no changing filters-saves money and time/gas to the store

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  103. I signed up for emails and facebook jeneerung@hotmail.com

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  104. I love the fact that it will pull dust & allergens out of the air! I feel like our home sometimes has 'musty' air, so this would be great. Thanks! :)
    Amy S.
    amysaleik@hotmail.com

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  105. i 'like' oreck on facebook :)

    jessduray@yahoo.com

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  106. I learned that the purifier has 2 fans so it works faster! that would be huge in our house of allergy sufferers. my youngest's allergies started at 6 months old, the poor thing can only use a purifier since she is so small.

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  107. What an awesome opportunity!! Thanks so much! I love how sleek it looks! I always imagined air purifiers to be clunky, ugly old things. I also love that there are no filters to change!!

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  108. i like the fact that you don't have to worry about buying filters!!

    jessduray@yahoo.com

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  109. I learned something scary... according to the EPA the air inside your home may be up to 5 times more polluted than the air outside. Thanks for the opportunity to win this great purifier!

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  110. I learned that the air inside your home could be 5x more polluted than the outside air. Yuck!!

    meganleighc@hotmail.com

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  111. I likes oreck on facebook!!

    meganleighc@hotmail.com

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  112. I joined Oreck's email list!! Thx!

    meganleighc@hotmail.com

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  113. I've been wanting a good quality air purifier for the longest time! My whole family has allergies with my oldest child being the worst - it manifested into eczema as well.

    From the Oreck site, I learned that not only does it purify the air from regular allergens but also paint fumes, cleaning supply odors and gases given off from new furniture and carpet! That's really cool.

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  114. I like them on facebook!

    Chrissy @ ForMamas

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  115. I learned it reduces VOCs from the air.

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  116. I signed up for their emails! Hope I win!!!!!!

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  117. I love that the DualMax has 3 settings & is Energy Star certified! Great product!

    Chrissy @ ForMamas

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  118. Signed up for email. Wish I used twitter for another entry. :)

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  119. Wow! This is very nice. I never heard of the Truman Cell and that captures allergens from the air that passes through the filter. It would be nice to have one because recently found out i am allergic to everything. But this Dual Max Air purifier can help with some of the allergens and ease some of my symptoms.
    Thank you for the giveaway!
    Angie

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  120. I love that it will reduce paint fumes in the air! that's awesome!

    kendalnicole@gmail.com

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  121. Ooooh I love this! I love that the filter never has to be replaced - who has time to do that?
    jeanmariestoddard (at) gmail (dot) com

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  122. I learned that the filter doesn't end up in the landfill - love that!

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  123. Followed them on twitter! @jstoddard
    jeanmariestoddard (at) gmail (dot) com

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  124. I just signed up for the oreck emails.

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  125. I learned that there is a 30-day risk-free trial, if you'd don't like it you can send it back.

    emily@naptimeismytime.com

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  126. I learned that the DualMax is recommended for up to 200 sq ft of room space!
    Amy
    singletonscrapper@yahoo.com

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  127. I think it is really cool that they worked so hard to make it easy to use, compact, and energy efficient. These are ALL things that people really value! :)

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  128. I like Oreck on Facebook.

    emily@naptimeismytime.com

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  129. I visited oreck.com and learned a bunch actually! I love that it tells you when it needs to be cleaned. My current HEPA filter is a guessing game!

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  130. I followed them on Twitter... I bet this pushes them over 2k followers!

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  131. I love that it has no filter and that there is an indicator light for cleaning. My allergies are constant and worse when I'm indoors so this would be awesome to have.

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  132. I just signed up for their mailing list. :)

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  133. I learned that it's quiet (nice that there won't be loud background whirring) and Energy Star certified.

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  134. I have a four month old, so I love that it gets allergens out of the air, removes household and cleaning supply odors.

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  135. I like Oreck on facebook!
    Amy
    singletonscrapper@yahoo.com

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  136. I learned that the Truman Cell® filtration system was designed for high performance but easy maintenance and no filters to replace so it is most cost efficient than other air purifiers on the market.

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  137. I learned that they are super silent! I have an air purifier, but I hardly ever turn it on because it is so noisy!

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  138. I follow Oreck on Twitter!
    @luvstayinghome
    Amy
    singletonscrapper@yahoo.com

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  139. I signed up to receive Oreck's emails!
    Amy
    singletonscrapper@yahoo.com

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  140. I love that you don't have to replace the air filter and that it only weighs 15 pounds!

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  141. It is recommended for rooms up to 200 sqr ft.

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  142. I also signed up for their mailing list!

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  143. You know, when you basically tell us practically everything there is to know it's hard to find something new. But, I did learn that there are two fans thereby using double the power to clean the air! Um, hello! Genius? I think so!

    I sure hope I win, this would be a great addition to my lovely abode.
    theweiffenbachs@gmail.com

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  144. I signed up for Oreck's email list!

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  145. I learned that it 'captures' pet dander and cigarette smoke in addition to the pollen and dust, which I originally thought were the only two things air purifiers take care of! I don't smoke, but sometimes people outside my building do and it really bugs me, and makes me wonder how much we are inhaling (time to move soon!). Thanks!

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  146. I would LOVE to have this!! Especially with a little one running around...who really knows what is in our air?! I was psyched to see on their website that it also takes out odors in the air...just what I need!

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  147. I had no idea household cleaners could be bad for you! What an eye opener!

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  148. Because I have young'uns, I love that it is quite! And the poopy diapers...yeah lovin the odor control. Basically, this would change my life.:)
    Thanks!

    www.willmoreclan.blogspot.com

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  149. I love this! I didn't know there were no filters to replace! How awesome is that!

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  150. I learned that not only does the DualMax Air Purifier suck in allergens and dirt, but it also reduces odor! Cool!

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  151. Totally need this! My middle son has horrible allergies! I think its so cool that it has the Truman cell that pulls in the allergens like a magnet!

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  152. I learned that the Truman Cell captures allergens from the air that passes through the filter.

    maliatcabral@gmail.com

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  153. I would love to win this purifier. I learned that they have two fans with less noise!

    gahuertas@frontier.com

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  154. I like Oreck on Facebook :)

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  155. I liked them on Facebook!

    gahuertas@frontier.com

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