To get rid of fleas in your house, a thorough and multi-step cleaning and treatment approach is necessary:
- Vacuum your carpets, rugs, upholstery, mattresses, and baseboards frequently (at least twice a day). Dispose of the vacuum bag or canister contents immediately to prevent fleas from escaping. Steam cleaning carpets and furniture can kill fleas and eggs lodged deep in fibers.
- Wash all bedding, including your pet’s bedding, in hot soapy water and dry on high heat to kill fleas and eggs.
- Use flea sprays or powders designed for furniture, carpets, and rugs to penetrate deep and kill fleas at all life stages.
- Treat your pets with veterinarian-recommended topical or oral flea medications to eliminate adult fleas and prevent new infestations.
- Maintain your yard by mowing regularly, removing debris, reducing shaded humid areas, and consider applying beneficial nematodes or outdoor insecticides to reduce fleas outdoors.
- Combining these steps with repeated follow-up treatments and ongoing sanitation is crucial since fleas have complex life cycles resistant to one-time treatments.
This approach addresses fleas on pets, in your home environment, and outdoors for effective flea control and prevention.
