Best Feature: IntellaShield™ Bacterial Protection & Odor-Guard:
More than a vacuum cleaner - the Oreck XL Ultra has more onboard than standard vacuum equipment. With IntellaShield Technology™, the Oreck XL Ultra is engineered to provide continuous protection from harmful bacteria and annoying odors, including those from pets. That means that while vacuuming, you're also protecting your home from bacteria that promotes mold, mildew and other allergens. Microban® is the bacteria-fighting agent used to neutralize microbes and render them harmless as they come into contact with the roller brush, handle and base plate.
Design Features & Ease of Handling:
When it comes to exterior design, Oreck uprights haven't changed much. But this has a positive benefit when it comes to ease of handling and storing. With less bulk and weighing only 9 pounds, it's easy to handle, carry and you can even lay it flat and slide it under a bed. The low-profiled power head easily goes under furniture and cabinets. The Oreck XL Ultra comes with a separate lightweight canister with tools, that can be carried with a shoulder strap to complete your cleaning tasks. A 30 foot cord means better access, and the ergonomic Helping Hand® design reduces hand, wrist and elbow stress.
Enhanced Hypo-Allergenic Bag Filtration:
The Oreck XL Ultra has increased allergen and bacterial filtration with its 5-layer outer bag plus a 4-layer inner bag which combined, provides 9 layers of hypo-allergenic filtration to eliminate 99.99 percent of allergens down to .3 microns, such as pet hair, dust, pollen, mold spores and dust mites. The inner bag has a self-sealing system for further containment so allergens aren't released back into your home.
Power Performance:
Oreck's uprights have high-speed roller brushes in the power head that, when coupled with strong suction, provides great pick-up of things that loom in carpets such as dust, pet hair, bacteria and dirt. The Microsweep™ system allows it to auto-adjust from bare floor to carpet and brushes will not burr or scratch bare floors. The tips of the brushes have a patented chevron design to pick up dirt and not the carpet, and the Thread Guard prevents long hair or string from getting wrapped. According to Oreck, the XL's are designed to be energy efficient and use 1/3 of the electricity used by most uprights.
Features of Oreck Upright Vacuums:
All Oreck upright vacuums have these features:
- Lightweight
- Energy Efficient
- Bristled Edge Cleaning System
- Long lasting drive belts
- Easy load bag dock
- Carpet and Rug Industry Approved
- Saniseal Bag Closing System
- Metaxalloy Motor Fan
- Pile-Lifting Roller Brush
- Easy Access Belt Door
- Low Profile Head
- Large Dirt Bag Capacity
- Non-marring bumper and wheels
- Floor-Guard Rollers
- Cord Guard
- Microsweep system - adjusts automatically from carpet to bare floor
- Top fill design
Color Choices & MSRP:
The manufacturer's suggested retail pricing for the Oreck XL Ultra Upright Vacuum is $549.95 and it's available in red or black. Oreck products are sold at more than 450 Oreck Clean Home Centers.
Warranty Details:
Oreck's vacuum warranties are impressive with a 10-year warranty and 10 free annual tune-ups at Oreck Clean Home Centers.
Other Notables:
Oreck has earned the Ease-of-Use Commendation from the Arthritis Foundation for the upright's Helping Hand® handle design.
Oreck's XL21 Titanium Series Upright Vacuum features the same IntellaShield™ Protection with additional filtration features. You can read more about this model: Oreck XL21 Titanium Series Upright Vacuum
Oreck XL Ultra Special Edition, Pink Ribbon Upright:
The Oreck XL Ultra is available in a Special Edition Pink Ribbon Upright model. Oreck will donate $50 from each Special Edition XL Ultra sold, to the Susan G. Komen fund to further breast cancer research. To learn more about this model, read:
Oreck XL Ultra Special Edition Hypo-Allergenic Plus
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