Best way to get rid of fleas?

Question

My brother and I were moving out an evicted families stuff (furniture, housewares) that they never picked up. By the time we were done loading it up it was too late for the dump so we took it home. Turns out their couch was infested with fleas, because of their dog and they got all over the place. Will flea spray be enough?

Answer 1

Things You’ll Need:

Salt

Borax laundry powder

Tea light candles

Shallow pie pan

Water

Vacuum cleaner

Step1

Sprinkle salt on carpets and around pet beds. Leave in place for 24 hours and then vacuum. Salt dehydrates the fleas causing them to die.

Step2

Coat bare floors and upholstery with borax laundry powder. Borax works in much the same way as salt by dehydrating the fleas, but if they find a water source, it does double duty by expanding within the flea causing instant death.

Step3

Place a tea light candle in the center of a shallow pie pan or baking dish. Fill the pan with water. Set the entire pan in a corner of a darkened room and light the candle. Fleas will be attracted to the light and drown in the water.

Step4

Vacuum daily for 4 weeks. This will eliminate the adult fleas and their eggs. Empty the canister or bag outdoors after each use as the eggs can still hatch and re-infect your home.

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Use citronella based sprays on dogs and cats to repel fleas and keep the animals from bringing the pests indoors.



Use cedar shavings in outdoor animal beds. Cedar is a natural repellent for both fleas and ticks.



The salt and borax can be used together for effective flea control. Sprinkle at the first sign of fleas, before they have a chance to lay eggs.

Answer 2

Put a flea collar in your vacuum canister and vacuum every day. Also, spray with this stuff: http://www.sterifab.com/new_web_page/ind... Good luck!