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!

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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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