How to get rid of fleas in carpet and bedding?

If you find yourself battling a flea infestation and feel overwhelmed, that’s very normal because these creepy crawlies seem to never stop coming. A flea infestation is a dreadful situation and it generally takes a lot of time and commitment to finally get rid of every one of them, thanks to the peculiar life cycle of these insects. Fleas are very adaptable and robust blood-sucking insects, besides being bloodsuckers, these insects have a unique way of staying in a particular place for several months without detection.

Usually, adult fleas only account for 5% of a flea infestation while the vast majority are tiny flea eggs, larvae, and pupae and these little potential vampires are inconspicuous and are able to blend into their environment and hide away in cracks, between the fibers of carpets, in bedding, crevices, and other areas where they can go undetected for as long as possible. Because they are very tiny insects, an infestation will largely go undetected until you start to notice their highly irritating and itchy bites either on your pets or on your feet and ankles. Fleas are known to hide away in carpets and bedding because they are averse to lights of any form, both natural and artificial lights, bright and dull lights.

They prefer warm and dark places therefore it’s not unusual to find them nestled in fabrics or in your pet’s fur patiently waiting to snack on fresh blood, whenever the need arises. To get rid of these tiny bloodsuckers from your carpet and bedding, here are 4 steps to take.