A flea infestation is reason enough to stress out. One little flea can affect the health of your entire family. Getting rid of fleas in carpet from the comfort of your home is essential especially if you have kids and pets. The good news is there are home remedies for killing fleas on contact. Hey, I get it – my dog had fleas once too. Who doesn’t? Fleas are gross and annoying, and frankly, I was fed up with trying to kill them. However, I had heard that vinegar is a natural flea killer and decided to give it a shot. Within two weeks, we were rid of fleas naturally and felt like celebrating! Have you ever had fleas infest your house? It’s terrible when it happens and can completely ruin your carpets and upholstery. If you’ve just been hit by this plague, here are some home remedies to kill fleas in carpet while you try to figure out which flea treatment is best for your situation. I just posted a video on my facebook group about what I do to kill fleas in my carpet. It has worked incredibly well for months. I still have the canister vac but haven’t used it again since I posted the video. I was actually going to write this post because I wanted everyone to know how well this works so I’d be doing a disservice if I didn’t share this with all of you guys.
Home Remedies To Kill Fleas In Carpet
Introduction
Fleas can invade your carpet and be difficult to get rid of. Fortunately, there are several home remedies that can help you get your home back in order.
Salt
Salt is an excellent way to kill fleas in carpet. It can be used safely on any type of carpet and will not damage the fibers or cause a lingering smell.
To use salt, sprinkle it liberally over the infested areas of your carpet and wait 5-10 minutes before vacuuming up the salt with your vacuum cleaner (be sure to use the attachment designed for hard floors). Repeat this process once every 24 hours until there are no more signs of fleas in your home or vehicle, then clean up any excess salt that might have spilled onto other areas.
Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous earth is a naturally occurring, soft rock. When it is ground up and sprinkled on carpets, it dehydrates fleas and their eggs into powdery ash. The best way to use diatomaceous earth is by sprinkling it directly on top of your carpeted flooring where you’re having problems with fleas. You can also sprinkle some in between the fibers of your carpeting if you have any cracks or holes in your floorboards. Be sure not to use too much though because this might clog up these places where the dirt can get stuck in there forever!
Although DE is considered safe for humans and pets alike, there are some precautions that should be taken when using this method:
- Avoid inhaling any dust particles that may be generated while applying DE (e.g., wear an N95 mask)
Baking Soda and Salt
- Mix baking soda and salt in a shallow bowl.
- Sprinkle the mixture over your carpet, making sure to coat all areas. Leave it on for several hours to dry.
- Vacuum off after the mixture has dried thoroughly. Repeat if necessary for severe infestations or if your pets are still experiencing symptoms of flea bites despite regular treatment (this can happen if there is an untreated source near where they sleep).
Lemon Juice
Lemon juice is a natural flea repellent that can be used to clean carpets, upholstery and pet bedding.
While lemon juice is a good cleaning agent, it may not be effective in killing the fleas directly. Instead, place some lemon rinds in your vacuum cleaner bag with the rest of the dirt and dust when you’re done cleaning to repel any future fleas or other pests during storage. Note that this method might not work as well if you have dark-colored carpets or upholstery.
Get rid of fleas in your carpet by using home remedies.
To get rid of fleas in your carpet, you have to use home remedies. The first thing that you need to do is vacuum your floor on a regular basis. Vacuuming will remove any dead skin and other debris that could be attracting fleas or other insects. You can also spray the carpet with water or vinegar which will kill them instantly when they come in contact with it. If you want to make sure that there is no possibility of re-infestation, then apply baking soda on the affected area since it has been proven effective at killing pests such as ants and roaches.
If you are worried about chemicals being released into the air during application of these sprays then go for salt water solution instead because it has a similar effect but does not release harmful substances into the air like baking soda does!
Conclusion
I hope this article has given you some solutions to get rid of fleas. You can use any of the home remedies listed here, or call a professional if you’re uncomfortable using chemicals. All in all, it’s not hard to eliminate these pesky creatures from your home – just make sure you don’t let them come back!
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