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Are fleas bothering you? Everyone who has a pet will encounter fleas at some point. If you feel uncomfortable using a flea bomb or a flea product, you will be happy to know that natural methods of controlling fleas are also very effective. A vacuum cleaner is the most powerful tool you can use against fleas, followed by safe, natural home remedies like baking soda and lemon peel. Using these simple chemical-free methods is the best way to get rid of fleas forever.

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Part 1 of 3: Treatment for pets

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   Take a pet bath to naturally kill fleas. The first step to treating pets with fleas is a bath. You can take your pet to the veterinarian for a chemical bath. But if you want to deal with the problem naturally, you can try these flea-killing bath solutions:
   • Rosemary water. Fill 2 1/2 cup fresh rosemary stems with water and boil for 1/2 hour. Pour rosemary water into 4 liters of warm water. While the water is still warm, pour it on the pet's body.
   • Lemonade. Boil the peels of 2 lemons in 2 cups of water for about 1/2 hour. Pour lemon juice into 4 liters of warm water. While the water is still warm, pour it on the pet's body.
   • Use soapy water. A gentle foaming soap mixed with water is also an effective solution. Carefully bath your dog or cat with warm water.

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   Use a flea comb after taking a bath. A bath soak may kill a few fleas, but you still need to get rid of the eggs. Buy a flea comb from a pet store. Carefully use a pet's fur comb to remove all traces of fleas.

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   Use natural flea-proofing ingredients for pets. There are several types of natural scents and oils you can use to fight fleas that you can apply directly to your dog. On the other hand, some oils can be harmful to cats, so you should avoid treating your cat unless certain substances are recommended by your veterinarian. Here are some options for treating pets:
   • Lavender essential oil. Apply some essential oils to your dog's neck and back. Lavender essential oil both kills and prevents fleas.
   • Eucalyptus essential oil. Make a spray solution by mixing 1 cup of water with 5 drops of essential oil. Spray all over the dog to fight fleas. Do not use this method on cats.

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   Repeat until all fleas are gone. You will most likely have to soak the tub, use a flea brush and use flea-proofing ingredients for your pet many times to see results. Monitor your pet for signs of fleas and make a plan to soak the dog or cat bath once a week to slowly kill the fleas from the eggs. advertisement

Part 2 of 3: House cleaning and cleaning

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   Wash your pet's mattress with hot water. As soon as you notice fleas in your home, wash your pet's mattress in hot water immediately to destroy all fleas and flea eggs. Wash other objects that pets have touched, such as cloth toys, pillows, ...

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   Wash your bedding. Fleas can spread out in your pet's home so it's important to wash everything off. Need to wash clothes, bedding (if sleeping with pets), pillows on chairs and anything fleas can hide.

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   Vacuum carpets and upholstered furniture. Use a large vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the carpet. Take the time to vacuum the entire area more than once. Dust can be vacuumed on sofas, upholstered stools and carpets. Use the tube end to vacuum dust from cracks in the corner of the wall.
   • Vacuuming has been shown to kill fleas. A vacuum cleaner will suck adult fleas and their eggs.
   • After vacuuming, you need to clean the dust bag. Otherwise, flea eggs will hatch and creep into a vacuum cleaner to leave spawning indoors.

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   Treat your carpet with baking soda. Cover the entire carpeting with baking soda. Act now and use lots of baking soda. Leave baking soda on the carpet for at least 4 hours or overnight, then vacuum it up with a vacuum cleaner. The baking soda dries the eggs on the carpet, helping to kill the next fleas before the eggs hatch.
   • You can use borax instead of baking soda to treat your carpet. Make sure to vacuum clean after handling.
   • Salt is another inexpensive and effective flea-killing ingredient. Usage is similar to baking soda.

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   Sprinkle diatom soil around the room. This is a completely natural powder that helps to kill adult fleas (and other insects) by piercing the flea's outer skeleton as they pass. Wear a mask when spreading diatoms around an area with adult fleas. Leave for about 24 hours and then use a vacuum cleaner to vacuum.

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   Use a dehumidifier. In a humid house is the perfect condition for fleas. You can make your home a less ideal place by using a dehumidifier to make the air drier. Depending on the season, you can also turn on the air conditioner, fan or heater.

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   Cut the lawn in the garden short. If fleas are present in the home, they may be in the garden as well. Fleas thrive in tall grasslands - where they shade them from the sun and keep their environment moist. Sun exposure is the best way to get rid of them. Cut the lawn regularly so it is not tall enough to cover fleas.

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   Use borax. Sprinkle a little bit of borax on areas where you see fleas mature as you would with deodorant products on carpet. Leave for about 24 hours and then use a vacuum cleaner to vacuum. This will kill fleas that are growing fragments after a few days. advertisement

Part 3 of 3: Preventing fleas

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   Give your pet apple cider vinegar. Place 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in your pet's water plate. Vinegar is a natural anti-flea material that helps prevent fleas from coming back. This is a safe method for both dogs and cats.

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   Spray with lemon juice for pets. Safe for both dogs and cats, home-made lemon juice sprays will help prevent fleas from sticking to pets. Spray the pet with lemon once a few days to keep the fleas out.

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   Sprinkle cedar shavings around the house. The smell of cedar wood is another natural flea repellant. Spreading a little cedar shavings near your pet's mattress, outside of your bed or in other strategic locations can help prevent fleas.

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   Spray eucalyptus essential oil all over the house. If you have a cat, you should not use this method because the cat is sensitive to eucalyptus. If you don't have a cat, spray a mixture of eucalyptus essential oils in water around every corner, carpet, cupboard, and mattress of your pet to prevent fleas.

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   Vacuum regularly. Pets may occasionally have one or two fleas, but do not let the tick thrive. Regular vacuuming helps kill fleas before they have a chance to multiply. advertisement

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• Be cautious when using home remedies for fleas, especially when used directly on pets. Many commonly recommended therapies contain ingredients that contain toxins, such as lemons. Always verify every ingredient in products for your pet's safety before use.
• Avoid putting flea collars into the vacuum cleaner as is usually recommended. Flea collars can create toxic gas inside the vacuum cleaner garbage bag.