How to Get Rid of Fleas in a House Naturally With Salt
Flea infestations are not uncommon in the homes of pet owners, but that does not make them any easier to eradicate. Fleas bite, irritate, multiply like crazy and carry disease. There are plenty of ways to eliminate fleas in your home, with one of the simplest and most inexpensive being plain old table salt. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Purchase enough table or sea salt to lightly cover your carpet.
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Grind the salt as finely as possible. Try to get it to a powder-like consistency.
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Lightly but evenly sprinkle the ground salt over the infested carpet.
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Work the salt into your carpet using a brush.
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Allow the salt to sit on the carpet for 12-48 hours.
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After the allotted amount of time, vacuum the salt thoroughly from your carpet.
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Tips & Warnings
For severely infested carpets, try mixing equal parts ground salt and borax powder; then follow the outlined steps.
A broom works well in place of a brush for working the salt into your carpet.
Never allow your pets to consume salt or borax, either from the container or from your carpet.
Do not allow salt to sit on your carpet for long periods of time in hot or humid climates, as salt draws moisture into your carpet. Check with your carpet manufacturer about whether your carpet will tolerate prolonged exposure to borax powder.
