08 Fleas: Keeping clean
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This article is from the Fleas, Ticks, and Your Pet FAQ, by tittle@zmall.com (Cindy Tittle Moore) with numerous contributions by others.
08 Fleas: Keeping clean
Having your carpets professionally cleaned WILL NOT get rid of the
fleas, unless they use something that is meant to kill fleas. However,
it will remove much of the eggs, larvae and the food that the larvae
feeds on, so it can be useful in conjunction with other methods.
Remember that carpets, rugs, and upholstered furniture are the prime
places for depositing flea eggs. Some people have success ridding
their home of fleas by removing their carpets and replacing with
linoleum or hardwood floors. This may not be a feasible option for
everyone, though.
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