How to Remove Fleas from Your Home Fast and Safely
- Flea Guard
- Jan 9
- 2 min read
If your pet is still scratching after treatment, the problem may no longer be on your pet — it may be in your carpets, bedding, furniture and floors. Learning how to remove fleas from your home is the only way to stop the infestation completely and prevent new generations from emerging.
Below is a simple, effective plan to clear every stage of the flea life cycle.
How to Remove Fleas from Your Home — 5 Essential Steps
1. Start With Your Pet
A home cannot stay flea-free unless your pet is protected.
Use a fast-acting monthly Spot-On treatment such as FLEA GUARD™ to kill adult fleas quickly and stop them from laying eggs.
2. Wash All Fabrics at 60°C
Wash bedding, blankets, cushion covers, throws and anything your pet frequently touches.
Hot water kills eggs and larvae hiding deep in the fibres.
3. Vacuum Everything — Daily
Fleas hide in carpets, rugs, sofas, under beds and along skirting boards.Daily vacuuming removes larvae, eggs and especially pupae, the most stubborn stage.
Tip: Empty the vacuum outside immediately to prevent reinfestation.
4. Treat Your Home With a Flea Spray or Powder
Use a vet-approved household flea control product for carpets, floors and furniture.
Avoid DIY or homemade sprays — many are ineffective and may be unsafe.
5. Repeat Weekly for 3–4 Weeks
Even if fleas disappear, eggs may continue to hatch.
A full month of cleaning interrupts the flea life cycle and prevents “surprise” outbreaks.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Skipping pet treatment for even one month
Forgetting to empty the vacuum outside
Only treating the pet, not the home
Assuming one deep clean is enough
Using low-quality or non-vet-approved sprays
Knowing how to remove fleas from your home is not just about cleaning — it’s about being consistent.
Why FLEA GUARD™ Helps Break the Cycle
FLEA GUARD™ supports your cleaning routine by providing:
fast-acting flea control
up to 4 weeks of continuous protection
prevention of new adult fleas from emerging
When you pair monthly Spot-On protection with a structured 4-week home-cleaning routine, you stop fleas at every stage — and prevent them from returning.
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