Electrolux's New Ultra-Quiet Harmony Vacuum Is a Hot Gift Item for Moms

Aug. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- A growing roster of Hollywood starlets have taken on new leading roles this year as moms, balancing glamorous walks on the red carpet with those at neighborhood parks with their little ones in tow. Hollywood's ongoing "baby boom" has created a fervor over finding and buying the gift for moms (and dads) who seemingly have it all.

Stars such as Courtney Cox-Arquette, Debra Messing and Reese Witherspoon received one of the most sought-after but hard-to-find gifts for new moms -- peace and quiet. The floor care specialists at Swedish-based Electrolux confirm that these stars and even the veteran mom Kelly Ripa, all received the new Harmony vacuum in honor of their new additions and growing families. While seemingly unusual as a gift, the ultra-modern canister vacuum is specially designed to be nearly four times quieter than the average vacuum, so now the floors can be vacuumed without waking the little ones.

"Electrolux knows that a clean home is important to the health of a baby, after all, the floor is where infants will spend a lot of time during their first few years," said Erin Sanchez, director of marketing for Electrolux Home Care Products. "And, we also know that life revolves around the children, so we designed a premium vacuum that would clean quickly and expertly but that wouldn't disturb your life."

The soft, soothing hum of the Harmony canister vacuum is due to several innovative "quiet" design features that reduce noise and help increase suction power, including: an insulated motor and sealed system to prevent air from escaping; a specially designed handle; a noise-reducing floor nozzle; and soft, rubber wheels that also help protect floors and furniture.

Besides being one of the quietest vacuums on the market at only 72 decibels, the Harmony also is designed to be healthy with the ability to clean the air of dirt and allergens. The vacuum's premium air filtration system includes a HEPA H12 (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter that captures 99- percent of dust and allergens in the air, and a patented vacuum bag that seals in dirt and dust, which work together to recycle and emit cleaner air back into a room.

Harmony comes with easy-access, user-friendly tools and accessories, so mom and dad can conveniently carry a babe in one arm and the vacuum in the other. For instance, foot-operated controls on the floor nozzle allow quick and easy switching from hardwood floors to area rugs. Additionally, Harmony's lightweight design makes it easy to maneuver. Plus, a telescopic handle easily extends to clean hard-to-reach spaces, such as under the furniture to pick up spilled crumbs and dirt. When cleaning is complete, Harmony is compact enough at only 12x16x10-inches to store in even the smallest of hall closets (although that's likely not a concern for celebrity parents).

"Harmony is a great baby shower gift because it makes cleaning easier and faster, so mom and dad have more time to enjoy their new baby and all the joys a baby brings," added Sanchez.

The Harmony canister vacuum retails for $399 and can be found at Sears and Lowes stores nationwide. For more store locations and product information about Harmony or other floor care products from Electrolux, consumers can call 800-896-9756 or visit www.electroluxusa.com