So I was on a cleaning sub, and they were talking about how even the best vacuums get less suction over time.

I mentioned that we used to get the cleaned regularly. About once every other year, we would take all the vacuums and sewing machines into the same little mom-and-pop stores that would service and sell both things.

There was crickets. One person said that would probably cost what a vacuum costs, nowadays. Yet I see brands that are over $1000.

Then I realized that I haven’t taken my vacuums in for a decade.

Are these stores still around? I still bring my sewing machines in, but the store recently closed.

One idea I have for the lack of professional vacuum cleanings is that carpet is out of vogue. We have rugs, though, but vacuuming has fallen way down on the chore list.

Anyway, any of you have some good inside info on this? I feel like we should still be getting our vacuums maintained.