Things You'll Need
- Salt
- Borax laundry powder
- Tea light candles
- Shallow pie pan
- Water
- Vacuum cleaner
Instructions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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