How to Get Rid of Fleas on Furniture

If you have a pet, then chances are that you have to deal with fleas on your furniture. While this may seem difficult, it is actually possible to get rid of fleas on your upholstered furniture and carpet. The first step is to treat your pet with flea treatments. Be sure to use those recommended by your veterinarian. You should also make sure to vacuum the areas your pet spends time and wash your bedding with hot water (130 degrees Fahrenheit).

Whether you have an indoor cat or an outdoor dog, you need to make sure you treat all of your upholstery and carpeting as soon as you notice fleas. Fleas do not live for long without an animal host, but they can live in carpeting, furniture, and mattresses for months at a time. Even if you don’t notice the adult fleas, it’s easy to find flea eggs and larvae in the cracks of leather furniture.

Fleas love to live on wood furniture, but they prefer the blood of animals. Fleas will live in cracks and crevices in the wood. They will lay eggs if they have a good blood meal, so you should look for those crevices and check the furniture.