On your quest to totally eradicate dust and allergens from your home, there’s one spot that often gets overlooked: underneath large appliances. Taking the time during home maintenance to get rid of accumulated dirt pays off big time for air quality, especially if anyone in your family has allergies.

Tools That Make The Job Easier

Vacuum attachments, floor dusters and mops are great for reaching underneath furniture. In the case of the fridge, washing machine and dryer, you may need to bribe a few friends to help you move them so you can clean underneath. That doesn’t mean you have to slide things around every week. Instead, the best time to move furniture and appliances is when you do a deep cleaning. This could be once a quarter, twice a year or whatever you think is best for your home.