How to Get Rid of Fleas

House infested with fleas? It can happen to anyone whether they have a pet in the house or not. Fleas can be carried in on our clothes, fall into the rugs or furniture and before you know it, there is a flea problem.
Follow these steps on how to get rid of fleas and be free of this nuisance forever.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Flea bath for pet (if necessary)
• Vacuum
• Borax
• Plastic bags

1. If there is a pet present in the house, it is important to give the pet a flea bath or to bring the pet to a vet or professional for a flea bath.

2. If there is a serious infestation, remove all linens, such as sheets, blankets and pillow-cases, and wash in warm or hot water. Use the dryer to dry wet linens.

3. Remove all decorative pillows, stuffed animals, and any other objects made of fabric. Place these in a plastic bag and tightly seal shut. Allow these to sit in the bag for at least a week. Any fleas attached to these items will die while in the plastic bag. Vacuum all items when removing them from the bag.

4. Sprinkle borax on all of the rugs and on the furniture made of fabric such as couches and chairs. Leave the borax on for at least 1 hour. Return and vacuum all of the rugs and the furniture removing the borax.

Tips & Warnings

• Sprinkle the borax on the rugs at least every 2 weeks before vacuuming . This will keep the house flea free.
• Remember to vacuum under all of the furniture including beds. Fleas jump and can find places to hide.
• Borax may need to be applied once a week in the beginning to make sure that all fleas are gone.
• If insecticides are necessary, only use those that contain pyretherins.

Resources

• Flea Control

[Misty6005]

on 9/9/2009 Thank you. Hope this helps - it is definitely the time of year when fleas invade our homes. Good Luck.

Rosemary

[timonsix]

on 9/8/2009 Great article.....Gonna give it a try. 5*