5 effective natural remedies to get rid of fleas in your home

Did you know once a flea enters your home, it can lay up to 2000 eggs? Moreover, it can survive anywhere in the shady areas and need not be on your pet to grow. That means your home needs extra care to avoid infestation. And you gotta act quickly!

But there are many chemicals available in the market which can help you get rid of fleas so why go natural?

Why natural remedies are beneficial for fleas?

Not everyone is in favour of using chemicals to disinfect their homes. And this isn’t a bad thing. Chemicals do cause harm if not used with precautions. They have the tendency to infect the eyes, lungs, and skin. Also, insecticides are less effective on carpets or fabric folds which are actually the places where fleas grow. So, initially, if you want to skip chemicals to eradicate fleas from home, you are not wrong, neither alone. Many people do that for safety measures. 

This is why we have listed here home remedies to get rid of these pesky buggers naturally:-

1. Lemon spray for fleas

Lemon is considered to be an effective flea repellent and a great home remedy for fleas. This is because lemon consists of citrus, the ingredient that fleas hate a lot.

To make this flea spray:

• Slice a lemon thinly
• Squeeze it into some water
• Boil the solution
• Let the citrus solution sit overnight
• Pour it into a spray bottle

The next day, spray the citrus solution on the infested areas of your house, such as sofas, pet bedding, and chairs. Do not soak in the solution, only dampen the areas.

2. Baking soda and salt remedy for fleas in your home

With both, baking soda and salt, it is like ‘old wives tales’. They both act as dehydration agents which help to get rid of fleas. 

Moreover, the ingredients are inexpensive and are readily available anywhere and anytime.

How to do it:

• Finely grind the salt until you get salt powder
• Fill the spice bottle with salt and baking soda
• Shake it well
• Sprinkle it all over the infected areas
• Let it stay for 12 to 48 hours
• Vacuum the areas thoroughly

Empty the contents of the vacuum cleaner into a bag and place it securely in an outside trash can.

3. Dish soap

To rid your home from a flea infestation, try this natural remedy:

• Place a plate filled with water on the floor in each room
• Add about a little dish soap to each plate
• Light a candle in the middle of the plates
• Fleas will be drawn to the candle’s light, but the soapy liquid in the plate will trap and kill them

The easiest way to do this is by covering one room at a time. Keep your pets and children out of reach of these temporary flea traps.

4. Borax as a homemade flea repellent

Sprinkle Borax over the affected areas and then vacuum the place. It has the potential to kill fleas quickly. But you will need to stay extra cautious with this process since pets and children whoever ingest Borax will become ill.

5. Vacuum and steam cleaning

In extreme infestations, steam cleaning may be needed in addition to vacuuming. Adult fleas, as well as larvae, are killed by it. Target their favourite spots – Carpets, furniture, fabrics, and pet beds.

Flea eggs may hatch a day or two after the cleaning due to the warmth and humidity of the steam, so some fleas may reappear. To ensure that the flea infestation is fully eradicated, repeat these steps for several months.

Call in an exterminator if your flea problem continues after 10 to 30 days of deep cleaning and close monitoring. They’ll be able to take it a step further with effective chemicals that will potentially kill the pests permanently. Alternatively, you can use one of the many effective and safe flea treatments available to make your job easier!