subject: How to rid your carpet of fleas [print this page] How to rid your carpet of fleas How to rid your carpet of fleas
If you have pets of any kind, particularly cats and dogs, you will be able to tell anyone how much of a challenge it can be to keep your house clean. Carpets can present many problems because they trap a lot of dirt, fur and unwanted smells, but one of the major issues is fleas.
Fleas do not live in carpet, they come into your home on your pet and spent most of their time on the skin and in the fur of your animal. You should only expect fleas to spend any time in your carpet at the larval stage. If you suspect that your house is infested with fleas, the first step is to thoroughly vacuum everywhere.
These pests are unable to live through vacuuming, and having a regular vacuuming programme with help towards a flea free house. It is important to use a powerful vacuum cleaner to ensure that you catch the larva which does cling to carpets well. Once you have vacuumed, be sure to throw the bag away immediately to ensure that the fleas are out of your home.
Unfortunately, vacuuming is not the end of the carpet cleaning process, you should shampoo all your carpets, and then apply an insecticide. Some chemicals can be hazardous to pets and children so ensure that you read the label carefully, and follow the instructions. Some insecticides contain growth inhibitors which will help keep any future flea population down, and can be worth investing in.
Once you have completed a thorough "de-fleaing", you may wish to carry out some regular deep carpet cleaning. This is something you can do yourself if you hire a steam cleaning machine, but a preferred option is to contact a professional carpet cleaning company. A good steam clean will ensure that your home is flea free and will remove any remaining chemical residue an important step to ensure that any children or pets are kept safe.
Although you have now managed to get rid of the fleas living in your carpets, they can come back straight away if you don't ensure that your pet is also kept flea free.
