New Delhi, April 17 -- Is your vacuum cleaner not picking up dust as efficiently as it used to, or does it start making strange noises out of nowhere? Or worse, does it smell weird every time you turn it on?

Well, if you've said yes to any of the above problems, your vacuum might be trying to tell you something!

Stick vacuum cleaners are super handy for quick clean-ups, but since these are electronic appliances, they can run into problems if you use them often and forget to clean or check them. Small issues like weak suction, a jammed brush, or even fast-draining batteries might not seem serious at first, but if ignored, they can turn into bigger and more expensive problems.

In our stick vacuum cleaner maintenance guide, we'll talk abo...