How to Flea-Proof Your Home — Room-by-Room Guide

Fleas don’t only live on pets — they hide deep inside your home. Understanding how to flea-proof your home room by room helps stop infestations, protect your pet and keep your living space clean and comfortable. Even after you vacuum or wash surfaces, flea eggs and larvae can remain hidden in carpets, rugs, furniture and soft fabrics.

Here’s how to target the areas where fleas are most likely to survive.

How to Flea-Proof Your Home — Where to Start First

Fleas tend to concentrate in warm, dark places and in spots your pet uses most often. Begin with these high-priority zones:

Living Room

Vacuum sofas, armchairs, cushions, rugs and underneath furniture. Flea eggs and larvae settle deep in upholstery and carpets.

Pet Bedding

Wash all pet bedding weekly at 60°C to destroy eggs and larvae. Don’t forget blankets, soft crates and favourite nap spots.

Bedrooms

Vacuum under beds, around skirting boards and corners — these are ideal hiding places for developing fleas.

Hallways & Entryways

High foot traffic spreads flea eggs quickly. Vacuum thoroughly and clean mats regularly.

Curtains & Upholstery

Fabric surfaces trap flea dirt and shed fur. Vacuum or steam-clean monthly to prevent buildup.

Combine Cleaning With Reliable Flea Protection

Cleaning alone will not break the flea cycle. Even after vacuuming, eggs can hatch, releasing new fleas that jump back onto your pet. That’s why pairing home hygiene with a proven treatment is essential.

FLEA GUARD™ provides:

• Fipronil-based protection

• Fast action against all flea life stages

• Up to 4 weeks of continuous defence

• A vet-trusted formula without premium brand pricing

When you protect your pet and your home simultaneously, infestations are far easier to prevent and control.

Extra Tips on How to Flea-Proof Your Home

• Vacuum daily during an active infestation and empty the vacuum outside

• Use a flea spray or carpet powder if needed

• Let sunlight into rooms — fleas dislike heat and dryness

• Wash toys, blankets and soft furnishings

• Maintain consistent monthly Spot-On protection for your pet

A clean home supports effective flea control, but monthly treatment is what keeps the problem from returning.