Oreck is a very dependable brand of vacuum cleaners. David Oreck, who founded the company in 1963, said that “a good idea, a lot of energy and no money.” But he always followed Winston Churchill’s mantra: “Never, never, never give up.” Thankfully, Oreck did not give up. Half a century later, Oreck vacuums are some of the best on the market. And today, August 10, 2016, you can get an Oreck commercial vacuum cleaner for almost half off. Normally priced at $265, this upright vacuum cleaner is on sale today for just $142. Oreck Commercial 8-lb Upright Vacuum with Helping Hand Handle and EnduroLife V-Belt, 40-ft Power Cord on sale for $141.99 This popular vacuum has a 4.5-star rating, with the large majority of reviewers giving it 5 out of 5 stars. The product description says it all: “Get high-speed commercial cleaning on carpet and hard floors at 5000-6500 RPM. Powerful direct suction and easy-to-use fingertip controls make cleaning simple. And at only 9 pounds, it’s easy to push and carry anywhere.