\nBy Jennifer McCaffery\n
Vacuuming your carpets and area rugs regularly is a no-brainer. But there are plenty of places in your home you see every day but never notice how much dust is accumulating. Not only can that lead to a dirty house, but it can also have health implications for people with respiratory conditions like asthma or allergies. So break out the vacuum attachment for these places in your home you\u2019re missing.\n
If you use an upright vacuum, it just bumps up against your baseboards. That\u2019s where dust, pet hair and dead insects can accumulate. \u201cYou don\u2019t see it at first, but over time, that\u2019s when you notice this black line following your baseboards between the carpet,\u201d says Debbie Sardone, the co-owner of\u00a0Speedcleaning.com. She recommends you clean that area at least once a year with a vacuum attachment.\n
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Wooden and metal blinds can both become dirt magnets if you\u2019re not cleaning them regularly. \u201cIf you dust them every week with a flexible duster, then they stay clean, but most people don\u2019t.\u201d She recommends using your attachment to vacuum the blinds at least a couple of times per year to remove heavy dust.\n
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Just because you might not have pet hair on your couch doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s clean. Dust, sand and grit can blow in from open windows and doors and settle on your upholstery. Then when you sit down and gets up, you grind the particles into the furniture. \u201cIt\u2019s like sandpaper to your fabric,\u201d Sardone says. That\u2019s why it wears faster and you get little pills on the fabrics.\n
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Another area people don\u2019t think to vacuum are the intake vents in your house. \u201cThere they are, sucking fresh air in and spitting dirty air out,\u201d Sardone says. And the metal slats on vents can be sharp, so cleaning them with your hands can cause injury. Instead, give them a vacuuming of your every three months.\n
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Many people clean silk plants with traditional household cleaners. But that can ruin them. Instead, use a vacuum attachment to get rid of dust. Pro tip: Slip a pair of pantyhose over the end nozzle to make sure you don\u2019t suck leaves up into the vacuum. And make sure your vacuum isn\u2019t clogged and start out with a fresh bag so you get the most power out of your efforts, Sardone says.\n
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When grime builds up in your makeup drawer or silverware drawer, you might not even notice it. \u201cMy silverware drawer was filled with dust and particles and crumbs and I was like, \u2018oh my gosh, this is disgusting,\u2019\u201d Sardone says. She recommends putting your silverware drawer on your checklist for spring cleaning. The same thing with the makeup drawer. \u201cI just get out the vacuum, hook on the attachments, vacuum all the edges and crevices and then wipe everything off before I put it back in,\u201d she says.\n
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Dirt also has a tendency to accumulate on carpeted stairs, where the step meets the next step. \u201cThe edges and the crevices get extremely dark from dust,\u201d Sardone says. \u201cIt\u2019s because the usual hand vac doesn\u2019t get deep into the crevices and the edges where it collects.\u201d But targeting the area can really help.\n
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If you\u2019ve got allergies, you know that keeping your house clean is particularly important. Another place you should put on your to-vacuum list is under the beds in your home. Dust mites and allergens gather and can build up there, Hatch says. Pro tip: Change out your bag when it\u2019s two-thirds full so the vacuum operates at full efficiency.\n
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You likely clean your sheets often, but how about your mattress? \u201cVacuuming your mattress can make a huge difference, especially to people who have any kind of respiratory issues,\u201d Hatch says. He recommends you vacuum mattresses on a monthly basis. If you\u2019re particularly concerned about dust, you may also want to consider a vacuum with a microfiltration system, Hatch says. \u201cIt may sound a little overkill, but these better vacuums are going to do a better job than just picking the dust up and then putting that into your breathing zone,\u201d he says. For recommendations, check out the\u00a0Carpet and Rug Institute, which tests and rates vacuums.\n
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