43 Ideas for Birthday 43: Vacuums that Suck

Literally. 

Sometime in the last 10-12 years I bought a vacuum, that has served me and my mother. At some point last week, the burning rubber smell became impossible to ignore. It may be sucking, but it's more sucking, than sucking... if you know what I mean. 

I need to eventually get a real vacuum (or two, a mini one would also be helpful), but for now I'm making due with a Swifter and a carpet sweeper.

POSTSCRIPT: As of August 2015, I am all set for a vacuum. I actually have 2 now. Thanks.