Win a Dyson vacuum from Life and Style

Life and Style magazine dropped us a line to let us know that they’re giving away a Dyson Ball DC24 vacuum on their website this week. I’ve been curious about this model since it hit the market earlier this year. Instead of wheels, the DC24 moves on a giant ball. Supposedly, it makes maneuvering a breeze and allows you to easily sweep under furniture. I have hardwood floors and don’t have much use for a vacuum, so I hope that one of our Unclutterer readers wins this vacuum that has been retailing for $399.

Sign up for the drawing by clicking on the vacuum here, and be sure to come back to let us know if you win!

Posted by Erin on Sep 16, 2008 | Comments | Tweet This

18 comments posted

  1. Posted by jane - 09/16/2008

    Just as an FYI – the Dyson has a bare floor mode that works like a dream on hard wood.

  2. Posted by Kitkat4real (SOLO dot MOM) - 09/16/2008

    Thanks for the info… I already own the older Dyson upright for both carpet and bare floors, and absolutely LOVE IT. My dog chewed through the cord and I just taped it up and kept on going with it!

    I love it more than any cleaning machine I have ever owned. It works as good as it claims and is easy to maintain.

    (Ok is it sad that I can love a vacuum that much?)

    Hope I win the Dyson Ball!!!
    Kat

  3. Posted by Michelle - 09/16/2008

    Thanks for the tip!

  4. Posted by Gail - 09/16/2008

    I would love to enter for this competition, but every time I do, I am inundated with spam. I guess that is what makes giving away something of value a great deal for the giver – access to tons of email addy’s

  5. Posted by Erin Doland - 09/16/2008

    @Gail — Sign up for a free e-mail account through Gmail for the sole purpose of submitting information online. For example, GailWantsToWin@gmail.com. Then, only check the e-mail address when you’re looking to see if you won something online. That way, it keeps junk out of your regular inbox.

  6. Posted by Sheryl - 09/16/2008

    Kitkat4Real – I have a Dyson, and I love mine that much, too! :-) I also have hardwood, ceramic, and vinyl floors – some area rugs, but no carpets.

    You can have my Dyson when you pry it from my cold, dead fingers! ;-)

    I don’t think I’ll be entering this contest, though.

  7. Posted by Jen smith - 09/16/2008

    I have this vac -got a reconditioned one for about $110 2 years ago through woot.com. Best vac I ever owned bar none (gone through about 15 vacs in the previous 10 years)

    I use it on hardwood/furniture/carpet/stairs/concrete (basement floor)…it works great!

    The ball is cool – but the suction is what ROCKS!
    jen

  8. Posted by Max Supernova - 09/16/2008

    “I have hardwood floors and don’t have much use for a vacuum.”

    This isn’t true. Your floors will last much longer if you vacuum. Grit gets between the boards and causes wear.

    Seriously, if you only sweep or wet-mop, once you try vacuuming regularly you’ll notice the difference.

  9. Posted by Eden - 09/16/2008

    I have the Dyson pet vac (the purple one) and it has been worth every penny. Yes, it has a bare floor option and I use that in the kitchen but it’s amazing on carpet. My Dyson vac was one of the best purchases I ever made.

    Didn’t stop me from entering for this one. It pivots!

  10. Posted by Erin Doland - 09/16/2008

    @Max — I should have said “upright vacuum.” I’ve had zero success using an upright on hardwood floors. Whenever I use an upright on hardwood floors stuff flies everywhere instead of into the vacuum. It pelts at your ankles. I just use an attachment at the end of a vacuum hose on a small canister unit.

  11. Posted by Max Supernova - 09/16/2008

    @Erin

    Ah, gotcha. We have a built-in, so we just have to get the hose out of the closet… :)

  12. Posted by alpha - 09/16/2008

    I was really excited about entering this contest but seems to be only open to US folks.

    - That kinda sucks eh?

  13. Posted by young c-m - 09/16/2008

    Very nice of them! I already have a dyson and love it. Would highly recommend to all your readers!

  14. Posted by Fit Bottomed Girls - 09/16/2008

    Sweet giveaway…I’ve been wanting one of these.

  15. Posted by Jake Bouma - 09/16/2008

    FYI: You can enter once per day… so enter every day for the maximum chance of winning!

    Thanks for the heads up.

  16. Posted by Katy - 09/16/2008

    I just bought one 3 weeks ago. It’s awesome. The first time I used it I had to empty the cannister 4 times after vacumming my bedroom, bath, closet and short hallway. Needless to say, my old vacuum really sucked – or I should say it didn’t suck enough. I actually look forward to vacuuming now. I have hardwood and carpet FYI.

  17. Posted by Adam Snider - 09/16/2008

    It should be noted that the contest is only open to US residents.

  18. Posted by Robert Dyson - 09/16/2008

    I’d love one :)

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