How to Kill Fleas in Carpet

Fleas are unpleasant little pests that are not only irritating, they can also spread disease and illness. As a pet owner, you already know that they can make your pet very uncomfortable, as well. The best way to keep fleas out of your carpets, as well as other parts of your home, is to prevent them from getting a foothold in the first place. Regular using Frontline for cats or Frontline for dogs is the best way to achieve this. Sometimes, however, they get into your home despite your best efforts and you need to find out the best ways to get rid of them.

Carpets are natural breeding grounds for fleas. You should keep in mind that having fleas in your carpets does not mean that your carpets are necessarily dirty. Fleas are like most living things in that they like to live in clean places, so they can infest even clean carpets. Ridding your carpets of fleas can be a tricky task because you can't use anything that will be harmful to the carpet itself or the people who live in the house. There are several chemical based methods of getting rid of them, but you have to ask yourself if it is worth having those chemicals in your house in order to get rid of the fleas.

One method of getting fleas out of your carpets is to use Borax. It should be sprinkled on the carpet and allowed to sit for several hours. Keep in mind that the borax is non toxic. The theory behind using it appears to be that the borax will dry up the larvae and eggs that are embedded deep within the carpet. Results seem to be mixed for many people using this method. Experiment and see what results you can get.

Another method is to use table salt in a similar way. You should spread a thin coat evenly over the carpet and let it sit for a couple of hours. Vacuum thoroughly and repeat once a week if you suspect you have an ongoing problem. Fleas do not mix well with salt, so this method seems to work pretty well. It is also a good way to go because salt it safe for the carpet and the inhabitants of the house.

Keep in mind that using these methods is futile if you have a cat or dog who is infested with fleas and bringing them into the house on a continuous basis. Treating them with Frontline every month is the surest way to keep this from happening. Ridding your carpet of fleas can be an effective way of making sure that that the pests are out of your life for good.