Once there are pests in carpets, it becomes difficult to remove them. They embed themselves in rug fibers, hiding in plain sight.<\/p>\n
At Appleby Cleaning & Restoration, we specialize in carpet cleaning<\/a><\/strong>. We know a thing or two about removing unwanted household pests in carpets and deterring them in the future. Here, we\u2019ll break down the cleaning process by bug type and treatment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Carpet beetles<\/strong><\/a> are fond of natural materials like wool, leather, silk, and fur. They are also drawn to fabrics that include keratin because their larvae digest the protein as its earliest form of nutrition.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll find these bugs in carpets near the end of spring or the beginning of summer. If the adults lay eggs in your carpet, the larvae hatch in the Fall. This is when the damage becomes most evident, as the larvae eat the carpet fibers.<\/p>\n There are branded carpet beetle powders you can buy to treat your carpets and rugs. Boric acid is also effective<\/a><\/strong>. Be sure no pets or children are near carpets while the boric acid is working on the fibers. Sprinkle the powder over your rug, spreading it out evenly. Wait two hours and vacuum well. Let the carpet settle and vacuum once more to ensure boric acid residue is gone.<\/p>\n Bed bugs<\/strong><\/a> are small flat pests with a reddish tinge to their brown bodies. They eat blood from people and pets and live in soft materials like bedding and carpet. Bed bugs come into homes on shoes, clothing, luggage, and pets. Once they\u2019ve begun spreading throughout your home, they\u2019re extremely difficult to get rid of.<\/p>\n Bed bugs are one of the nastiest of the pests and bugs in your home. Chances are, if you find one of these critters, you\u2019ll need to call a professional to treat your entire home. If you tackle the task yourself, it\u2019s a multi-step job<\/a><\/strong>, involving chemical and non-chemical treatments, including:<\/p>\n Fleas<\/strong><\/a> are other small flat insects which are reddish-brown in color and feed on blood. They mostly attach to pets but will bite humans as well. It\u2019s important to treat carpets quickly when fleas are involved, as they can spread diseases. They burrow into soft furry places, including carpets, to lay eggs.<\/p>\n Like bed bugs, fleas usually require the help of a professional. To treat them yourself<\/a><\/strong>, you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n Thoroughly clean your carpet with a vacuum cleaner, followed by a shampooer or steam cleaner and allow the carpet to dry. Vacuum the dry carpet and spray with flea carpet spray. This needs to sit on the carpet for a few days. Keep children and pets away during this time. Dispose of vacuum bags immediately, as fleas can crawl back out and into your home.<\/p>\n You may also want to have your upholstery professionally cleaned<\/a><\/strong> to remove household pests which may revert to your carpet.<\/p>\n Moths<\/strong><\/a> are like carpet beetles in that they are attracted to natural fibers. They can chew through a carpet in short order. Moths are nocturnal, winged insects. This household pest may choose low-traffic, hidden areas of rugs and carpets to hatch larvae in, so treat those areas first.<\/p>\n Setting your thermostat lower than usual helps deter moths from making a home in your carpet, as they prefer warm temperatures. Vacuum your carpet thoroughly, and steam clean or shampoo if the infestation is severe.<\/p>\n Ants are small creepy crawlies that live in the dirt outside our homes. Ants enter homes in search of food through cracks in the foundations, doorways, and windows. The most common ant found in Californian homes is the Argentine ant<\/a><\/strong>. Other common ants in the U.S. include:<\/p>\n Ants aren\u2019t natural carpet dwellers, but they\u2019re attracted to food crumbs. You can usually avoid ants by regularly vacuuming and cleaning your carpets and rugs.<\/p>\n There are plenty of chemical-free ant removal methods<\/a><\/strong>, which is good news for your carpet. To attract and kill ants simultaneously, create a 1:1 mixture of baking soda and sugar. Ants love sugar and will flock to your carpet to collect it. The baking soda, however, kills them. Simply vacuum up the remaining powder (and ants).<\/p>\n After this process, you may want to have your rugs cleaned professionally. Sugar sticks to carpet fibers and could create a gooey mess when damp or warm. Appleby can remove this mixture from carpets and area rugs<\/a><\/strong> in a flash.<\/p>\n Removing pests from carpets takes experience and the right equipment. At Appleby Cleaning & Restoration, we do more than just clean your carpet. Our dual-step pre-conditioning process prepares carpet fibers for a thorough cleaning, and our freshwater rinse removes all residual detergent and pest control powder.<\/p>\n You can count on us to keep your rugs looking their best, and make them safe for your family and pets.<\/p>\n Appleby Cleaning & Restoration works with home and business owners across San Leandro, Oakland, and surrounding areas. We offer our clients more than 7 decades of experience with the cleaning and management of:<\/p>\n Our professional team works both in residential and commercial buildings, offering the highest quality of service and products.<\/p>\n Interested in learning more about how to deal with bugs in carpets? We can help. Contact us today at 510-351-5230<\/strong><\/a> or click here for more details<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Carpet softens the look of a home, adding warmth and creating a cozy living space. Unfortunately, we\u2019re not the only ones who love carpets and rugs. There is a risk of trekking in debris from outside, including household pests. Here we look at how to get rid of pests and bugs in carpets and rugs. 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Getting Rid Of Carpet Beetles<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nTreatment<\/em><\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nDealing With Bed Bug Pests In Carpets<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nTreatment<\/em><\/h4>\n
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Eradicating Fleas<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nTreatment<\/em><\/h4>\n
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Removing Carpet Moths<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nTreatment<\/em><\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nCleaning Ants From The Carpet<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Treatment<\/em><\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nProfessional Carpet Cleaning<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nContact Appleby Cleaning & Restoration<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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