***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
Wow — you all had strong opinions about the periodic table. Random.org selected the winner of this giveaway as… Andi W. (who confessed a soft spot for Sodium because of salty snacks, but admitted “My inner nerd wants to vote adamantium.”) Congrats, Andi!
Calling all chemistry fans: we’re giving away magnesium this week in a very practical form — Oreck’s lightest upright vacuum ever, the Magnesium. Weighing in at under 8 pounds, it’s roughly half the weight of a typical upright vacuum. Its slim, sturdy frame slides easily under furniture and into tight spots where dust accumulates. To complete the package, Oreck is also including the Ultimate Handheld Vac, bringing the total prize value to about $599.

- PRIZE: One Oreck Magnesium upright vacuum and one Oreck Ultimate Handheld Vac (approx. $599 value).
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “Mg ME!” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: What’s your favorite element on the periodic table? Are you into Oxygen for obvious reasons, Sodium for the salty snacks, or precious metals like Gold and Silver?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, June 27 at 8pm EST or when 10,000 entries are received, whichever comes first.
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One.
- DISCOUNT: 15% off any Oreck product with code YOUNGHOUSELOVE (valid through July 9; excludes sale or refurbished items).
- PRIZE SHIPS: United States only.
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per email address. Winner selected via random.org and announced here on Thursday as an update to this post. Be sure to check back for the announcement. Good luck!
Note: We aren’t compensated for hosting these giveaways; we run them to thank our readers. Photos provided by Oreck. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more details.