People have been fighting carpet fleas for as long as there have been carpets. Old remedies like spraying kerosene on carpets or pouring boiling water are dangerous and unsanitary. Fortunately, modern carpet flea treatments are safer and more effective. Carpet fleas are a common pet problem, particularly in apartments. While these fleas don’t bite humans, your animal companion is not so lucky. Carpet fleas can cause serious damage to your pet’s skin, resulting in infections and rashes. They typically live where there is high humidity and moisture and are often present in places with carpeting and other fabrics. Carpet fleas are one of the pests that are so common with homes, where the animals are present. If you have pets, then your home can easily be subject to carpet fleas. Even if you don’t have pets, you could still have insects in your carpet. In the US, 23.5 million households use carpet in their homes (with a total of 124 million carpeted square feet). While many people use these carpets for warmth and comfort, they also have to live with an occasional bug infestation in the form of carpet fleas. If you have fleas in your house, you will want to get them out of your house for a variety of reasons. Not only are the nasty little insects dangerous, but they can be hard to kill. By following our home remedies for fleas, you will be able to rid yourself of those nasty biting creatures and, most importantly, prevent them from coming back.

Carpet Fleas Home Remedies

Introduction

Over the years, I’ve learned a thing or two about getting rid of carpet fleas. Both my apartment and the house I grew up in had carpet flea problems. I vividly remember keeping my feet on a chair as a kid, so that the fleas couldn’t get to me. Luckily, you don’t have to resort to such drastic measures! Here are some home remedies that can help you get rid of those sneaky little bugs:

Wash The Carpets

If you are going to do a carpet cleaning, use a professional shampooer and make sure you follow the instructions carefully. Do not use hot water because carpets can shrink and become damaged if there is too much heat applied to them.

Also, do not use detergents or bleach as they will degrade the fibers in your carpeting and cause damage over time. Vinegar is another ingredient that should be avoided as well because it has an acidic nature that may cause discoloration of your carpeting over time. Another option is borax but this also could cause discoloration of your carpets due to its alkalinity. Lemon juice is another substance which should not be used on carpets because it can stain them permanently!

Steam Cleaning

Steam cleaning is an excellent way to remove carpet fleas. Steam cleaners have been shown to be more effective than vacuums at removing particles from your carpet, including dead fleas and their eggs. Steam cleaners can also remove stains, such as blood stains from pets or vomit stains caused by eating too much chocolate (don’t worry, I’m not judging). This makes it a great option for anyone looking to improve the appearance of their home’s floor coverings while getting rid of carpets fleas at the same time!

Dryer Sheets, Tea Tree Oil and Lemon Juice Spray Treatment

Tea Tree Oil and Lemon Juice Spray Treatment

Mix 1/4 cup of water with 1/4 cup of lemon juice, then add 3-4 drops of tea tree oil to the mixture. (Tea tree oil is a natural insecticide.) Spray the solution on your carpet, let it sit for 3-4 hours, then vacuum.

Shake Out Rugs And Carpets

To help rid your home of fleas, you should shake out rugs and carpets inside and outside whenever possible. When you do this, make sure to do it in the morning or evening when the air is cooler (and less humid). You should also make sure that you’re only shaking out the areas that have gathered dust; otherwise, you run the risk of spreading flea eggs around your home.

Vacuum The Area

Vacuuming is an important step in treating flea infestation. Vacuuming will remove the fleas, their eggs and larvae from carpets, rugs and upholstery. It also loosens pet hair which can be trapped by the vacuum cleaner’s tangle-free turbine tool or bagless dirt cup. To ensure that you are removing all of these bugs from your home when you vacuum, it’s important to use a vacuum that has a beater bar attachment on it. This will get rid of any eggs that may have been laid in between the fibers of your carpeting or upholstery since they are too small to suck up with a standard vacuum cleaner head attachment

A few simple home remedies can help you get rid of carpet fleas.

You can use a few simple home remedies to get rid of carpet fleas. You can also combine some or all of these remedies with professional cleaning and store-bought products. For example, you could use the vinegar rinse after you have cleaned your carpet with a professional company, or you could apply the baking soda powder before calling in a professional cleaner.

Once you’ve decided on the method you want to use, read through our instructions below for more information on how to get started!

Conclusion

We hope these tips have helped you get rid of carpet fleas. By having the right remedies available to use when you need them, you can make sure your carpets are clean and free from fleas. If you ever need any further advice on getting rid of pests or other carpet-related issues, feel free to contact us at Carpet Cleaning Brisbane.