How to Get Rid of Fleas Naturally

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As every pet owner can testify, fleas are a pest that tends to come back every year, no matter how careful you are and how much you do to keep them away. Flea treatments abound, but many of them contain dangerous substances that may put the health of your pets at risk. Read on for some tips to eliminating the little critters naturally.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Step1

Steam clean your carpets, curtains and any linens that have come in contact with your pets. Dog beds and other soft materials should also be cleaned at the same time that you are treating your pets for fleas, so there is no risk of reinfection.

Step2

Visit your local health food store to buy Diatomaceous Earth (DE), a natural product made out of pulverized sedimentary rock. DE is safe to be used around pets, but deadly to fleas, so it can be spread around the house and let stand for 24 hours before it can be vacuumed.

Step3

Comb your dog after walks to get rid of any fleas that may have jumped into the hair from grass or contact with other animals. Combs will help you get rid not only of adult fleas but also of eggs. Make sure you catch and kill any fleas you pick up to avoid the bugs from taking residence in the furniture or the carpet.

Step4

Mix baking soda with lemon juice and then add enough water to make it a whitish liquid. You can spray the mix on couches and rugs or use it to clean surfaces where your pets sleep. You are unlikely to get rid of eggs this way, but you will kill adult fleas, cutting the cycle short.