Oreck XL Signature Plus Vacuum Cleaner Features & Reviews

Bristled Edge Cleaning System
Easy Load Bag
Metaxalloy Motor Fan
Easy Access Belt Door
Large Dirt Bag Capacity
Non-marring Wheels and Bumper
Cord Guard
Energy Efficient
Top Fill Design
Oreck upright vacuum cleaners are well-built vacuums with strong suction that are lighter than their competition because they are not built as an all purpose machine. Instead, Oreck designs their upright vacuums, in this case the XL Signature Series, to do what they do best, vacuum floors. All above floor cleaning is done with the Oreck XL handheld canister vacuum, which comes with the XL Signature Plus. Some folks will find having two vacuums cumbersome, some will gladly trade in their bulky multi-purpose vacuum for two smaller, more maneuverable, more effective vacuums. Ultimately, it is a personal preference and new users should not be quick to judge until they’ve become familiar with their Oreck upright vacuum and handheld canister vacuum’s operationThere are two distinct differences between the Oreck XL Signature and the Oreck XL Signature Plus vacuum cleaners. The XL Signature upright vac does not have a headlight nor is it accompanied by the lightweight Oreck XL handheld canister vacuum normally associated with Oreck vacuums, while the XL Signature Plus has both. If you need a floor vacuum only, then the Oreck XL Signature will save you about $100 over the Signature Plus.

Performance:

The XL Signature Series upright vacuums are a breeze to assemble, merely insert the upper portion of the handle into the lower portion and install two screws. After checking that the inner vacuum bag is in place, all that’s left is to plug in the vacuum and flip the ON/OFF switch conveniently placed at your fingertip on the handleThe XL Signature Plus is a powerful vacuum. It does well on carpeted surfaces, quickly picking up dirt, pet hair, and debris and stowing it in its 3 layer Celoc® hypo-allergenic vacuum bag. The bag is equipped with a Saniseal® door and antimicrobial protection to inhibit odor causing mold and bacteria. The outer bag offers an additional layer of filter protection. The XL Signature Plus comes with a 6 month supply of replacement bags (3 bags).

Maintenance on the XL Signature Series vacuums is easy. Bag changes are simply a matter of unzipping the outer bag, tilting the bag dock out, and pulling the cardboard tab at the top of the bag. As the bag slides out of the bag dock, the SaniSeal bag door traps dust and dirt inside the bag. The new bag is slipped into place and the outer bag zipped.

Oreck recommends replacing the belts on their upright vacuums every 6 months to ensure maximum cleaning efficiency. To that end, a convenient belt door is located on the side of the floor head to ease access and replacement. Should your Oreck XL Signature vacuum develop a clog, the lower suction tube quickly disconnects from the floor head for effortless clearing.

The Signature Plus handles carpets with ease. Edge cleaning brushes and suction pathways are molded into the head to help pick up debris along baseboards and furniture, unfortunately edge cleaning is not a strong point. The XL Signature Series vacuums also employ a Microsweep system that adjusts automatically from carpet to bare floor to help capture debris when sweeping bare floor surfaces. The XL Signature does an adequate job on bare surfaces.

The Differences:

What makes the Oreck XL Signature Plus different from its little brother? Mostly, it’s that the Oreck XL Signature Plus has a headlight and is accompanied by the Oreck XL handheld canister vacuum. The Oreck XL Signature Plus is identical to the Oreck XL Pro Plus, a Costco exclusive, and the Oreck XL Classic, sold by Oreck online and Oreck authorized dealers.

The Oreck XL Signature Plus also has Microban® which is an anti-microbial agent built right into key points of the vacuum that inhibits the growth and reproduction of bacteria, mold, and mildew – in and on the vacuum.

The Oreck XL handheld canister vacuum that rounds out the XL Signature Plus Power Team weighs a mere 5 pounds. With the padded shoulder strap and 159 air watts of suction, it is a powerful and easy to use vacuum that doesn’t cause fatigue. The 20′ power cord, 48″ super stretch hose, and extension wand means that dust and dirt will have a hard time hiding. Additionally, a crevice tool, upholstery tool, floor tool, and dusting brush are included. The bag inside the Oreck XL handheld canister vacuum is made from the same high quality filtration materials as the XL Signature Plus vacuum bag. A tool caddy keeps the accessories at your fingertips and the cord wraps around the base of the vacuum for convenient storage. The Oreck XL handvac works well on a variety of surfaces and fabrics, and is perfect for cleaning cars, trucks, boats, and RVs.

Final thoughts:

The Oreck XL Signature and the XL Signature Plus upright vacuums are intrinsically the same, their performance identical. The main difference is the Oreck XL handvac that is included in the XL Signature Plus package, allowing you to clean all surfaces, both on and above the floor. If all you need is a floor vacuum, the XL Signature is the better choice. If you need an all purpose, all surface system, then the XL Signature Plus vacuum is the one to choose. Oreck vacuums are well made, durable vacuums that are lightweight and easy to use. They excel at cleaning carpets and are acceptable as hard floor sweepers

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