I know, we are vaccuum extraordinaires around here! We always have the scoop on the best vaccuum on the market and this month we are working with Hoover and we are THRILLED.

I have five cats. Five cats + 1 DH + 1 child = DISASTER for your carpet. If I told you how many times I vacuum a week, you wouldn’t believe me. So for our family to have a STRONG reliable vacuum is a worthwhile investment.

Now you may be wondering why we are offering a Bagged vaccuum over a Bagless vaccum. The fact is, there are plenty of reasons why a family would prefer a bag over a bagless and in our past vaccuum giveaways, we have heard from people that want something that has a bag. And hoover was happy to oblige.

There is a lot of discussion on which type of vaccuum is better and most companies offer both now a days. The truth is, its a preference. Checking out the direct a bagless vaccuum picks up may make cleaning more intereting, but for some, supplies an endless amount of dust, dander, and pet fur that circulates in the air once the canister needs to be emptied. With a bagged vacuum, everything you pick up stays sealed-right where you want it.

And if you have ever messed with a Hepa filter on the many bagless vaccuums out there, you also know that that they can be dirty, stinky, and requiring change quite often to get their full usage out of. Many people say that keeping a regular bagged vaccuum is the actually the best way to keep your house clean, as well as dirt and dust free.

What we believe is the most important thing is having a vacuum that WORKS and works WELL. As parents, we don’t want to even imagine the things that are left in our carpet after walking over, and pets sleeping, and bugs, and hair and gosh knows what else. Then we let our infant sit, sleep, and play right on the carpet.

Hoover has recently come out with a Platinum line of Vacuums worth their weight and we happen to have the inside scoop with their handvac, stick vac, and ultra amazing lightweight Bagged upright and portable canister vac!

Platinum Collection™ Lightweight Bagged Upright Features and Benefits:

• * Most powerful lightweight vacuum in the marketplace removes more dirt in one pass than other uprights
• * Lightweight design (less than 12 lbs) lets you maneuver through your home and transport the vacuum up stairs with little effort
• * Includes direct air flow technology and Hoover’s patented WindTunnel™ technology which utilizes three suction tunnels to lift and remove even the hidden dirt (Per ASTM F608)
• * Edge cleaning channels with bristles effectively clean the hard-to-reach areas around walls and molding
• * HEPA bag traps 99.97% of dirt, dust and pollens (down to .3 microns) for better air quality
• * Quick release, self-sealing HEPA bag prevents dirt puffs from escaping when changing the bag
• * Bag check indicator tells you when to change the bag for optimum cleaning performance
• * Illuminated in-handle controls allows you to control power on/off and switch between high and low speeds without bending
• * Stair cleaning handle helps you easily clean stairs, eliminating the need for separate tools
• * Extra long cord (35´ on upright) gives you the freedom to continue cleaning longer
• * Best-in-class six-year warranty
• * Comes with portable canister and tools
• * Lifetime high intensity LED headlight
• * Suggested retail price: $399.99

Platinum Collection™ Portable Canister Features and Benefits

• Five-foot stretch hose and telescoping wand eliminate excess stretching and bending – providing easy floor-to-ceiling cleaning comfort
• Detachable shoulder strap helps you move the canister from room to room
• Canister design includes on-board tools – 2-in-1 tool (dusting/furniture), crevice tool and bare floor tool to simplify transition between furniture, floors and drapes
• Long cord (25´ on canister) gives you the freedom to keep cleaning for longer periods of time

One of the worst places in my home that often neglects getting cleaned is the stairs, so to have a vaccuum that also goes portable, is amazing. You can put on the portable canister, complete with shoulder strap, and go from room to room, cleaning your hard to reach places, curtains, behind the beds, window sills, and more! Hoover has definitely packaged this as a true Platinum deal.

CONTEST

Now we know that there are presents out there that you received over the holidays (or at any time in your life) that…well…..were probably not so great. An ugly swear, a gift card to the Army/Navy store…..or maybe nothing at all?

What we want to do is trade our Platinum Lightweight Bagged Upright and Portable Canister worth $399 in exchange for your worst present (virtually of course).  How is that to make the season bright? Plus, starting off the new year where you can clean from top to bottom, is a wonderful way to feel fresh. Out with the old…in with the new.

1) To win, first head over to Hoover and let us know another product on their page you love. We want Hoover to know their favorite products by consumers!

2) Then, let us know the worst gift you have ever received…if it was this holiday, or a birthday 10 years ago, we want to hear the very worst gift. We encourage pictures of your worst gifts and then link back in the comments.

This can be done in the SAME comment each time, no need for separate one as this will not be a random.org contest.

We will narrow down the top 20 worst gifts on Jan 29th and put up a poll  right on momdot where our users can vote for the person that should receive the brand new vacuum.

You may enter as many times as you want, as long as you complete both steps along the way. Now is a time to celebrate all those times your mother in law bought you a thong…….and oh, yes she did one year.

~trisha

ps we would completely appreciate a tweet or blog post about this contest