Even the best vacuums can’t reach all the places dust hides—under refrigerators, behind furniture, and inside tight spaces where air stagnates. That’s where air disruption tools come in. A baby blower (like a small battery-powered leaf blower) or a low-pressure air compressor can help loosen and release trapped dust, making it easier to capture during vacuuming.

How to use them safely:

• Use before vacuuming—never after—so dislodged dust can be captured immediately
• Open windows or run a HEPA air scrubber during use for ventilation
• Always wear eye protection and a quality mask or respirator

Where to use:

• Under large appliances or beds
• Behind shelving, headboards, and entertainment centers
• Inside closets or corners where vacuums can’t reach

Tools like the Ryobi ONE+ Cordless Leaf Blower or a pancake-style air compressor with a blower nozzle can become part of your monthly or seasonal routine. Just remember: more power isn’t always better. The goal is to disrupt, not disperse, the dust.