Can Fleas Ruin a Mattress?
WouterIf your mattress has fleas, there are a few things you can do to get rid of them. The first thing is to keep the mattress out of the sun. The fleas will not survive in direct sunlight or extreme heat. You can also turn your mattress so it receives as much sunlight as possible. If you live in a humid climate, you may want to bring your mattress indoors for a few days.
Freezing the mattress can also be effective, but you will have to do it yourself. Using a freezer can destroy the eggs that fleas lay. However, it won’t kill them completely. You will have to wait at least five days before freezing your mattress again, and this won’t work in very cold weather. Another option is to use natural bug-killing powder under the sheets. Peppermint oil can also be sprayed around the corners of the bed.
Bleach can be very effective in killing fleas. You must wash your bed and any bedding thoroughly after using the product. Then, repeat the treatment in a few days or until the fleas are gone. It will take longer if you’re dealing with an extreme infestation.
Fleas can make your mattress uncomfortable and even cause small red bumps that look like bedbug bites. Flea bites may be difficult to detect, but you can always check for eggs or flea droppings. Flea droppings are reddish brown and can be seen with the naked eye. Taking action early on is crucial to prevent infestation.
