Oreck Commercial XL Vacuum Cleaner, Bagged Upright Vac, Lightweight

Definitely would recommend this vacuum. I’ve had it for a few days now coming from a Dyson ball animal three and this thing has way better suction power because it is a commercial upright. It is a bit loud, but that is common for commercial vacuums because they’re designed for commercial settings. I do love the fact that it takes bags. I don’t have to sit here and wash filters just simply change a bag, but I do recommend if you are an allergy suffer to also order their hyper allergenic bags because it will come with just a standard paper bag. Also love the fact if I have to replace a belt or brush roll, I could just simply order a belt or brush roll. I don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars like Dyson to replace the entire motorhead. It’s very lightweight love the extra long cord. It comes with. It does get tangled up but once you get that untangled. You have a plug it in and forget it. Also, I do love how they kept the traditional design and did not steer away from the original. Oreck look so if you are looking for a reliable vacuum, that is lightweight and that will get your carpets clean I recommend this one and if you do have high traffic areas this vacuum will get it clean as well as ref fluff those areas it’s not gonna be 100% fluffed, but you’ll see some fluff in action.

So I bought this vacuum cleaner as a replacement for a Shark Professional Lift Away canister vaccum. The shark had some issues, namely: 1. It had an attachment tube through which all the suction power at some point went. This tube was made of a material that kept cracking and we had to duct tape it. In the end it was more tape than tube and this led to a loss of suction. 2. I was absolutely SICK of emptying the canister and digging out pet hair and inhaling the dust and cleaning the filter etc. It was nasty. My wife and I made a deal for the housework. She would do the downstairs and I the upstairs. Since the upstairs is 100% frize carpet, the vacuum quickly became a point of contention for me. I did my research (A LOT OF IT) and came to Oreck. I didn't feel like shelling out 500+ dollars for one of the super top of the line home versions that are aesthetically pleasing and instead opted to pocket the cash and buy this workhorse for 150 bucks. And I am IMPRESSED. We have 3 dogs and a cat. The dogs are a Siberian Husky, a German Shepard, and a St. Bernard. Needless to say we a have a LOT of pet hair. Some reviewers have mentioned that they didn't think the oreck was effective for this. These people are lying to you. Our carpets are now amazingly clean. This thing sucks up debris and pet hair like nothing I've ever seen. Its a BEAST. And its lightweight. The bags hold a LOT and when its time to change them out you just pull em, toss em and replace em. They are cheap. I've been through 2 in a month and got a 25 pack for like 15 bucks. Get the scent tabs. You can really smell them at first, after the first couple of days you cant smell anything, which hopefully is the point. Some people have mentioned a burning rubber smell when they started using the vaccuum. I noticed this too, but I think it is just a burn in phenomenon as it quickly went away. The replacement and maintenance parts (belt/roller) are both on amazon for under 10 bucks. I expect to change the belts and rollers on occasion and have this vacuum for a decade. It doesn't have any attachments. it just cleans the carpets and floors superbly well. We've used it downstairs on wood and rugs and tile with no issues and it has pulled up loose pet hair and cat litter with no problems. Give it a go. Best vacuum I've ever owned. See pictures for pet hair effectiveness.

I had my last Oreck for 21 years. So, of course when I broke it, I bought another. I broke my old Oreck, it didn’t break itself. The motor was still running strong. I had replaced a couple parts over the years, but once again, things that we broke … puppy chewed through power cord, etc. Okay, on to my review of my new one! I love it just as much and believe there is no other vacuum on the market that could keep up with pet hair in our home. We have three German Shepherds (very heavy shedders, over 100 lbs each) that live inside with us. We also have two twenty pound, long haired cats. I thoroughly vacuum with my Oreck daily, and run my robot vac in between. This new Oreck sucks the pet hair and sand (we live in rural Florida on dirt road and driveway) out of our rugs like a champ! People who are saying this is not like the old Oreck quality are mistaken. I used my old Oreck one day and this new one the following evening, and the new one is actually stronger! I vacuum so often, I know exactly how my rugs look after on pass with each. To address some other negative reviews - It’s not too loud! It’s equally as loud as any vacuum. If you want silence, use a broom. I prefer to vacuum all hard floors, as sweeping throws a lot of dust particles into the air to breathe, and I have dust allergies and asthma. As a side note to that, owning an Oreck has vastly improved my quality of life, as it vacuums so deeply. My asthma has been under control since owning one - 21 years. Another complaint I read is that the cord is too stiff and thick. Well, it’s a powerful vacuum, the cord needs to be heavy duty to be safe! And over time, it relaxes, making it quite easy to wrap. Other people are saying this vacuum is heavy! It’s not heavy at all. It only starts to get heavy with all the crap it pulls out of your carpets and off your floors - much more than other brands. You are only supposed to let the bag get about 1/3 of the way full before changing. And by that time, it contains quite a few pounds of dirt, dust, sand, hair, and whatever else. If my grandma self, with some physical disabilities can lift it, anyone can. And finally, I have read that the cord it too long. This was the most shocking because it’s something I always loved about my Oreck. I don’t have to change outlets as often. In my opinion, the long cord is a pro, rather than a con. I did wait a week before writing this review, and I will absolutely update it if, for some reason, things go south with my new Oreck. I also absolutely adore the patriotic colors! I hated to see my pretty yellow one go, I was very happy to not have to get plain gray. I also like that the bag on the new one is a dust proof material, unlike the old fabric ones. Great improvement! Unlike most people, I love vacuuming. I am sort of a vacuum connoisseur. I have tried out many other vacuums, as my adult daughters purchased them. They all own Orecks now, after going through lots of others. And I was older when I got my first Oreck, so had used plenty others in my life. Here is a test to do that originally sold me on my first one - Thoroughly vacuum your home with your old vacuum. Get the floors, carpets, and rugs to the place where you think there is nothing left down there. Put a brand new bag in your Oreck and go over it all again. You will be shocked at what comes out of a “clean” floor!

I like these vacuum cleaners. Easy to use and store. Great suction. This is my forth one. They only last about 5 years, then some part of the electrical system malfunctions, either the plug, the wire going into the handle, or the power switch.

This is an old school vacuum cleaner that works extremely well. Blows away the over-engineered plastic cyborg vacuum cleaners. Long cord. Easy maneuverability. Relatively light weight.

I purchased the Oreck Commercial XL Vacuum Cleaner for my commercial cleaning business, and it has exceeded my expectations. Since I clean office buildings on a regular basis, I needed a vacuum that could handle daily use while being lightweight and dependable. This vacuum has been exactly that. One of the biggest advantages is how lightweight it is. Carrying it between offices and around large workspaces is easy, and it doesn't leave me feeling worn out after a long day. It has excellent suction power and does a great job picking up dust, dirt, and everyday debris from commercial carpets, leaving them looking clean and refreshed. I also appreciate how easy it is to maneuver around office furniture, desks, and tight spaces, which helps me work more efficiently. Even with frequent use, it has remained reliable and continues to perform like it did when I first purchased it. If you're looking for a durable, high-performing vacuum for commercial cleaning or even a large home, I highly recommend the Oreck Commercial XL. It's built for everyday use, saves time on the job, and has become an essential part of my cleaning equipment.

My reasons for this review and why I'll NEVER buy another... After buying all those,"NEW and IMPROVED" bagless vaccuum cleaners. Reason #1. I got caught up in all the hype when those bagless vaccuums first came out. #2. I totally forgot about the old tried and true vacuums because they quit stocking them at regular everyday stores. #3. I began to get so sick and tired of replacing up to 4 filters after every 4th time I'd vaccuum. #4. Spending all that money on those stupid little filters that seem to be worthless and over priced. #5.Having to go on a easter egg hunt just to find all those extra gimmicky filters. Different model numbers for each filter, The special smelly filters, flat small filters, special round filters, pet dander filters, air ionizing, allergy specific filter, filters for the inside of the unit and filters for the outside of the unit.. #6. Having to hand wash and dry those nasty dirty, " special filters" because you looked everywhere and can't find them. I could go on forever with that. #7. The most important of them all... when emptying those Ridiculous dirt catches. Every single time I would go to empty that thing out, ALL the dirt and dust that i had just vacuumed up would spill out along with u a huge plume of dust, allergy, pet dander, pollen, skin mite atomic cloud with the fallout settling all over the floor that I had just spent 45mins vacuuming up. Then one day a light came on, WTF? I thought to myself. What is the point of going bagless? So began the journey... I searched hi and lo looking for a "old school" vaccuum cleaner. I wanted light weight, no attachments ( face it all those attachments and they end up getting lost and falling off while vacuuming, I never really used them). I just wanted one with a bag that I could pull off and toss without leaving a trace of dust. O i did my research this time AND I'm SOO HAPPY that I did too. I found this at a reasonable price, does exactly what i need it to do. Great super strong suction, super lightweight, extra long cord. This vacuum is no BS it's a perfect vacuum, simple, easy set up and by the way... you remember when u could replace parts? Yup, I bought a couple extra belts, bags and rollers too. HOLY COW, They actually have a catalog of replaceable parts ! You can actually do a bit of work on it yourself without having to go out looking to buy a new one every time a belt breaks, What a concept !!! I'll use this vacuum forever. No need to replace. I'm so glad they still carry these. If you are sick of those NEW AND IMPROVED vacuums, do yourself a favor and try old school. You won't regret it. O and to my mother....I AM SOOO SORRY THAT I MADE YOU THROW OUT UR OLD VACCUUM when I was a child. I'll be replacing yours shortly.

Simple and powerful. No bells & whistles. Just turn it on and vacuum carpeted room and hard wood floor. No messing around with switches or carpet plushness controls. Sucks up everything. Wish I bought this years ago.

I had a high expectation when buying this vacuum due to the positive reviews. But I was a bit disappointed because this vacuum doesn’t work well on all carpets and very loud noise. So be mindful of that when you’re ready to get one in shaa Allaah.

Had one before and they are brilliant so.light easy to.use and you don't have to empty the bag every 5 mins. This one is very noisy, but I am still happy.

La AMEEEEEEEE. 100% la recomiendo

The problem I was trying to solve with this vacuum is that I was tired of lugging a huge canister vacuum all over my rather small house where I have three floors and not a lot of room to maneouvre. Most of my floors are low-to-mid-pile carpet and for those that aren't carpet, I don't normally vacuum them - I mop and/or sweep. Most of the upright vacuums that are readily available in stores seem to be heavily-marketed to look like they're more than they (like what is done with modern cars), and with this comes a significant amount of bulk and loss in functionality. I wanted a vacuum I could put in my closet when I wasn't using it, and something that went flat to vacuum underneath beds and other low-lying furniture. You'll probably know by looking at this whether it's what you want - you are likely looking for function over form. It turns on and off. It has one height only and the cord is manually wrapped around cord retainers at the back. It's light (I can carry it one-handed up the stairs). It has good suction. It's quite noisy. It doesn't have a light. It doesn't have attachments. It is just what I was looking for. For cleaning things other than floors, get Oreck's canister vacuum (BB1200DB or similar). It's a nice bridge between large canister vacuums and cheap handhelds and wins again in very similar ways.

So so disappointed ☹️. Chose this vacuum because it said commercial use. Thugs it would be ideal for a family with children. Plug doesn’t fit UK socket, nor is an adapter available!!!!!!!!😡 Someone recommended Sebo. Fantastic go with that save your time and money.