Getting Rid Of Fleas in a Carpet
Getting rid of fleas in a carpet will take a lot of time, but you cannot hurry the process. Fleas may carry diseases which can affect your pet. Here are the steps for removing fleas in rugs and carpets.
Use the Vacuum Cleaner
Any vacuum cleaner will do but make sure the suction is strong. Use the vacuum on the rugs and carpets every day. Make sure you have enough dust bags for the cleaner.
Once the dust, flea eggs and fleas are sucked in, dispose of them properly. Seal the dust bags so the fleas inside don’t get out. Put the dust bags in the trash can. Shut the can and make certain your pet won’t be able to open it.
Getting Rid of Flea Larvae
Vacuum cleaners are effective for getting rid of fleas in a carpet, but they can’t remove the larvae. However, larvae can be removed by shampooing the carpet. There are several carpet shampoos in stores and on the Web. Follow the instructions on how to use them. If necessary, shampoo the carpet again.
If you don’t want to use shampoos, diatomaceous earth (DE) will do. Spray the rugs and carpets. You should also apply DE in crevices, cracks and dark corners around the house. DE is safe for animals and humans. But you should wear masks and goggles to be sure.
Wash the Rugs and Carpets
Use hot water with soap when washing the carpet. Pet bedding must also be washed with hot water. If the infestation on the bedding is severe, throw it away and buy a new one.
Borate Based Carpet Cleaners
Many people prefer borate based cleaners because they are not toxic. Another advantage is they can keep fleas away from the carpets for a year. To use, spray the powder on the rug and carpets. It is critical to apply the borate on the whole carpet. If one area is untreated, the cleaner will not work.
Borate based cleaners can be mixed with detergents in a rug shampooing machine. You can use this to remove the fleas on the rug. Make sure that you only use borate baaed cleaners; some wood based cleaners may be harmful to kids. The carpets can be vacuumed after a week.
When getting rid of fleas in a carpet, it’s important you groom your pet. By removing the fleas from your pet, there is no chance of the pests coming back to the carpet.
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