Why Baking Soda for Safe Flea Control Success

Oct 13
14:39

2013

Ma. Theresa Galan

Ma. Theresa Galan

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There are certainly a great many claims about natural substances that may or may not get rid of fleas. But which ones work, and which ones are actually safe? One natural product which is often recommended for killing fleas is baking soda. Learn why.

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There are a number of different natural or homeopathic methods to get rid of fleas. Some people use baby powder or talcum powder to get rid of fleas. No one wants to use more chemicals for flea protection.Other people use baking soda. Pet owners douse their pet in the powdery substance and the fleas literally suffocate in the powder. This method if good to use on very young animals that are too young to be exposed to commercial flea treatments.Baking soda is cheap and easy to use.  Unlike other natural flea treatments,Why Baking Soda for Safe Flea Control Success Articles for instance Borax, it has no potentially harmful side effects. This natural remedy is safe even when kids around. This all-natural flea remedy is often recommended for puppies and kittens who are too young to be exposed to any flea control remedy chemical.

DOES BAKING SODA KILL FLEAS?

Many people regularly use baking soda as a natural flea treatment.  Some use it directly on their pet's coat, whilst more use it as a carpet treatment.  Baking soda is sometimes used on its own and often with another natural ingredient, for instance salt.

HOW DOES BAKING SODA KILL FLEAS?

The claim is that baking soda, like salt, will act as a desiccant and dry out the adult fleas' bodies.  It is said that it will also dry out larvae.  Plenty of people use baking soda regularly, either with or without salt, and swear that it works for them.  Sceptics who have done their own tests, say that baking soda has no effect on fleas.  They would perhaps say that it is the regular and thorough vacuum cleaning of the carpet that removes the fleas, not the fact that baking soda has been put down first.

HOW TO USE THE BAKING SODA?

This is an easy process.  You can either use the baking soda on its own or mix equal parts of baking soda and salt.

  • Sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda or baking soda and salt all over your floor.
  • Work it into the carpet with a stiff brush or broom.
  • Leave it for several hours.
  • Ensure that animals are kept out of the room(s).
  • Vacuum clean the room thoroughly.
  • Empty the vacuum cleaner bag and dispose of it.

Some people use a small amount of baking soda in their vacuum bags to kill any fleas that may have been left behind when the bag was emptied.

A mixture of vinegar, salt, baking soda and water helps to get rid of fleas. Combine 1 teaspoon of salt with the same amount of baking soda. Then add 2 cups of vinegar and ½ cup of warm water to the dry mixture. Spray the solution onto your dog's coat to keep off fleas. Make sure the solution doesn't get into your dog's eyes.

How to Kill Flea Larvae. Baking soda; Salt; Lemon; Water; Spray Bottle; Vacuum; The baking soda and salt will dehydrate the flea larvae that are hiding

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