We all know how embarrassing it gets when fleas jump out of the carpet in the living room in front of guests. Apart from that, hygiene also becomes a major concern. So what to do about it? How to get rid of these fleas? There are a few cleaning activities which when done on a regular basis will ensure that your carpet remains free from flea infestation.
Vacuuming of carpets should be done thoroughly and on a regular basis, because a single thorough cleaning won’t suffice to completely remove all the fleas. They might reside in various stages of development in your carpet, so regular vacuuming will ensure their total eradication. Also, once the vacuuming is done, add borax or diatomaceous earth to your vacuum bag to kill the fleas before you dispose it off. Another easy method to kill carpet fleas is to sprinkle salt on it, and waiting twenty four hours before vacuuming. Salt helps to kill the fleas and their eggs.
If you want to get rid of a full infestation, you can also try sprinkling diatomaceous earth directly onto the carpet. It is normally considered safe for human beings, better take precautions and wear a dust mask and eye protection equipment to prevent accidental contact with eyes or inhaling. Another method to kill stubborn pests is to mix a mixture of water and borax with your carpet cleaner. Water drowns the fleas and the borax residue left behind ensures that new fleas don’t mature in your carpet. This method is not only very effective, but also works for long durations up to a year.
The last measure you must take while getting rid of the carpet fleas is to treat your pet at the same time, because sometimes fleas can jump off from your pet and infest the carpet again; ruining all the effort you put in getting rid of them.
