Commercial XL Pro 5 Super Compact Canister Vacuum Cleaner, Lightweight Bagged Canister Vac with Attachments, Portable, Extended Cleaning Reach, Corded Vacuum Cleaners for Commercial Use

I'm a home improvement contractor and I've been looking for a small vacuum for quite some time now. I've always looked at the 1 gallon shop vacs but never liked the size or the reviews. One night I entered small vacuums in the search and just kept clicking page after page after page and eventually saw this little Oreck. Read the reviews and it seemed like it was a good little machine. I wasn't looking for a big shop vac to do major cleanups. I have that and it's just a pain to have to take it out of my shop, load it into the truck and bring it into a clients home. I have a Fein dust extractor that's quiet, but it's big. It'll take care of the big jobs if I need it. But I have to be conscious and make sure to bring it. I wanted a vacuum that I could always have in the truck, so I wouldn't have to remember to pack it up. The rectangular shape and small size allowed me to find a permanent spot in the truck boxes so I'd always have it with me. Now the main use for me is cleaning up after installing cabinets and moldings. These type of jobs produce sawdust and small wood shavings. I usually put down tarps or other types of floor protection but no matter what the dust finds it's way onto the floor or carpet. I use the vacuum during and after the job to keep the site clean. I guess the only real complaint I have is the small bag. It's not really that bad except when the tablesaw is used because it produces quite a bit of sawdust. The bags are very inexpensive, under 40 cents each. Usually I'll dump the sawdust out 1 or 2 times before swapping out to a new bag, just because I'm frugal. I've learned that you can store 2 extra bags inside where the vacuum bag goes on either side of the machine. Makes it nice so I don't have to go out to the truck when it needs replacing. My first major use of the vacuum was installing casings for doors and windows and baseboard in a house that had been gutted and redone. The floors were all hardwood oak and stained a walnut color. White sawdust on a dark floor just sticks out like a sore thumb. The Oreck with it's larger floor attachment does the trick. I use the brush function on the floor attachment to clean the dark floors and it just picks up everything so nice. If something is a bit ground in then you might have to make a back and forth pattern to get the dust up, but usually one pass in an area was enough to clean it up perfectly. The round brush is good for getting the tops of baseboards, window sills and inside of freshly installed cabinets without leaving marks or doing damage. I had the same problem as others with the strap coming loose and the vacuum dropping to the floor. I used the twist tie that came with the machine and wrapped it around the strap to keep it from pulling through, solved the problem. This is definitely something Oreck needs to remedy. It's uncalled for. As for storing the vacuum in the truck I built a small plywood box that holds the vacuum and all the tools securely with a very small footprint. So far I'm pretty impressed with the vacuum.

This Oreck XL is the most amazing small vacuum. Small, lightweight and extremely powerful.

This purchase replaces a low end Oreck portable that died of old age. This unit is powerful and more robust than the previous one. Does a very good job.

Purchased mainly for auto detailing. Suction is decent, and overall build quality is great. Falls short for automobile detailing though due to fairly short hose and the fact that the bottom of the unit is smooth plastic and slides all over if you set it down. To be fair, this vacuum is designed primarily for the housekeeping/hotel industry (and intended to be carried via the shoulder strap), and in that capacity, I am sure it would more than suffice. Also, it's always nice to see that there are still bagged models of any vacuum still being produced. Worth the money, in any case.

My house is a rambling rancher, with vinyl plank flooring throughout. This vacuum has powerful suction, you can hear the dirt pinging in the tube as it’s captured. The cord has ample length that allows me to cover a lot of area with one use. I prefer to use the adjustable shoulder strap but it’s easy to carry around by the handle as well because it’s so lightweight. I’ve spent way more $ on Shark and Dyson but this thing blows them away. The upright models and even the canisters cannot compete with this machine in terms of maneuverability. I can get into small crevices, behind things, under things, and in all the corners, it’s a powerful tool with unmatched capabilities when it comes to cleaning floors.

I bought this as an alternative to hand-held vacs like the Dirt Devil Scorpion and other corded, hand-held vacs. I use this type of vac to vacuum dust from furniture. I bought a second-generation Dirt Devil for half the cost of the Oreck and immediately regretted it. Among other things, the tab on the turbo brush broke off within the first month, rendering it nearly unusable. Contrast with the Oreck: the noise is on par for a vac of this type. The Oreck remains cool (I wear it cross-body) while I'm vacuuming for extended periods. The tool carry port remains convenient yet doesn't get in my way. The cord is super long. The attachments are great. The dusting attachment makes a good seal and takes the dust away. This machine is worth every penny. I do have a wish list of improvements: a longer flexible hose; taller cord nodes to wrap the cord around; and a turbo-type attachment for upholstery. I love this vacuum. Thanks Oreck for making a quality product. I would love to hear if you sell a longer flexible hose.

Going on 5 years and still just as powerful as the day I got it. Wonderful little vacuum! Affectionately referred to as The Proton Pack in our house. :)

Bought this for stairs and tight spaces in our home and studio. It looks and should be handy. + Brushes are ok. + Decent suction power + Single ON/OFF button + Shoulder strap held + Flex hose is long enough, extendable + Not too heavy, slightly lighter than my standard Miele floor canister vacuum …and… - Loud. I wear ear protection. Not true that it is quiet. - Electric cord is cheapo, stiff, heavy and develops these kinks that get stuck on furniture and things - Flex suction hose is stiff and also cheapo and not flexible enough. Makes it real hard to maneuver as it keeps wanting to retract and pulls on the vacuum. Because of this, I have to hold the vacuum body still with my left hand, otherwise the whole unit slips forward on my shoulder, following the stiff hose. Grrr. - Exhaust air blows full blast straight out the rear. This makes a big mess with light things like papers, ashtray ash, fireplace ash etc. which get blown around behind you. You don’t see it since we don’t have eyes at the back of the head. After looking, I realized that some money got blown behind a dresser. I only realized this since our company papers, pencils, pens and mail went all over the place. Why in the world is there no way of directing the air down where it doesn’t make a mess? Fixing the a/chord, b/flexhose, c/air out direction could make this a good vacuum. I'd say a decent SHOP vacuum cleaner, for a dirty space of garage. Clearly someone in the production cut a lot of corners with quality of components, even the electric chord. Update: 5/23 I really regret this purchase. Using it is a big hassle, I detest and avoid using it. I may just throw it out. It's better to carry around the full sized floor canister Miele than to deal with all the quirks of the cheapo components. Not that the brushes are that bad, but it's the hose and electric chord and the noise and the air blowing full blast out the rear making a big mess.