A clean house is a cure for fleas. Composition of the drug and mechanism of action. Self-processing in the apartment. What mandatory actions must be performed. Security measures. Advantages and disadvantages. Reviews from those who have used a clean house.
We all know about parasites such as fleas, which cause great trouble for animals. Many are confident that these blood-sucking insects parasitize only animals and do not pose any danger to humans. This opinion is not entirely correct. They really belong to the parasites that choose animals as victims, but if they are hungry and there is no usual source of food nearby, then they can easily attack people.
In addition, parasites quite often become “neighbors” in residential premises; when they settle in large colonies in an apartment, they cause enormous trouble and urgent measures need to be taken. Now it is possible to purchase specialized products that can save people from such troubles in the home in the shortest possible time. One of the popular remedies is Clean House for Fleas, which we will consider in more detail below.
Mechanism of action and composition
The main active components that provide a destructive effect on parasites are permethrin and tetramethrin. These are insecticidal substances that belong to the same group. The preparation contains them in a minimal dosage, which ensures safety for people and animals, but is mortally dangerous for fleas. When working with the drug, you must always strictly follow the instructions for use and adhere to safety precautions.
The mechanism of action of the active components is as follows. When the drug is applied to the surface, fleas come into contact with it and particles of the substances remain on their bodies. Next, the active substances penetrate the body through the chitinous membrane and affect the flea’s nervous system. This leads to paralysis of the parasite and then death. It is impossible to say the exact time during which the drug will lead to death, since the result directly depends on the amount of the pesticide that enters the body. If the quantity is sufficient, then destruction takes several minutes.
During the first 2 hours, the aerosol retains maximum activity; as practice shows, this time is enough to get rid of most of the parasites. Further, the spray does not lose its activity instantly, it gradually begins to decrease, which ensures further effectiveness.
It should be noted that a clean house, like all other insecticides on the market, is capable of destroying adults and larvae, while insect eggs remain intact. Since it takes about 2 weeks for the eggs to develop, the premises are re-treated after 14 days. This allows you to get rid of the younger generation and prevent further reproduction.
Instructions for use
Spray “Clean House” against fleas is sold in 400 and 600 ml containers.
Depending on the form of release, the cost of the product averages 200-400 rubles . The colorless liquid has a strong, pungent odor reminiscent of chamomile.
The spray is convenient because it allows you to treat a large area (one 600 ml bottle is enough for a room of 80 sq.m.) and penetrates into any hard-to-reach places.
The active components of the product, belonging to the group of pyrethroids, cypermethrin and tetramethrin, act on insects as nerve poisons.
However, pyrethroids have low toxicity towards mammals. Important. People prone to allergies should use pyrethroid-based insecticides with caution.
Treating the premises against fleas is carried out as follows:
- Animals are taken out of the home; if there are aquariums, they must be closed and the compressors turned off;
- Close the windows to prevent the product from evaporating prematurely.
- Food products are sealed in the refrigerator, sealed bags or cabinet - despite its low toxicity, Clean Home spray can cause poisoning if ingested.
- Wearing a respirator or protective mask, spray the aerosol throughout the rooms, paying special attention to baseboards, flower pots, upholstered furniture, carpets, and mattresses.
- Leave the room closed for 6-12 hours. During this time, most of the adult insects and larvae will die, and the components of the product will disintegrate, losing their toxicity.
After treatment , it is necessary to ventilate and wet clean the room in order to wash away the remaining aerosol from the floor and furniture, thoroughly wash the bed linen, and vacuum the carpets, sofas, and armchairs.
Reference. The flea remedy “Clean House” does not leave marks on fabrics and does not dissolve varnishes, so during processing you do not have to worry about the cleanliness and safety of furniture, curtains, and bed linen.
It is worth keeping in mind one of the significant disadvantages of the product - it is ineffective against insect eggs. After some time, a new generation of fleas will hatch, which, if not prevented, will quickly restore the population to its previous volume.
To avoid this, it is necessary to carry out another treatment 5-7 days after the first, and in places where larvae are likely to live, sprinkle dust or apply Clean House gel, which has a long-lasting effect.
Preparing the premises
Since the drug will be applied using a sprayer, it is necessary to clear all surfaces. Remove clothes, belongings, toys, etc. Be sure to remove blankets, bedding and wash. After washing, hang it outside, and after drying, be sure to iron it. Also, such manipulations must be carried out with animal bedding.
If the apartment is heavily infested, it is advisable to move the furniture away from the walls to gain access to the baseboards, as well as to the back walls of the furniture. It is necessary to remove food, dishes and kitchen utensils from surfaces. Also hide personal hygiene products and towels.
When the apartment is cleaned, you need to thoroughly vacuum the carpets and upholstered furniture. Be sure to get rid of dust and cobwebs. Carry out wet cleaning. These steps are necessary to get rid of some of the eggs. The fact is that fleas do not arrange special places for laying eggs, but scatter their offspring throughout the room. General cleaning can significantly reduce the number of future offspring and thereby ensure greater processing efficiency. When the room is prepared, you need to take care of the safety of people and animals living in the apartment.
How to prepare an apartment for processing?
Preparatory work for treating the premises should begin with sending residents and pets to the country house or for a visit for one day. This is due to the fact that the vapors of the drug can lead to short attacks of suffocation or allergic manifestations.
Then you need to move the furniture where the Prussians are most often found. The most attractive place in the house for parasites is the kitchen area. Of course, this is a rather labor-intensive process, but extremely important, because insects often hide in hidden corners. Products must be packed in sealed bags. All kitchen appliances must be placed inside cabinets.
It is imperative to remove all small objects, especially children’s toys. It’s good if the windows are open while the room is being treated with dust.
Security measures
During treatment, people and animals must leave the apartment. If you have an aquarium, you need to take it out, this also applies to cages with birds, hamsters, guinea pigs and other pets.
There remains one person who carries out the procedure and always uses protective equipment. Remember that you will be working with a toxic chemical that is dangerous to human health if you do not neglect safety measures. Be sure to use clothing that completely covers the body so that the product does not get on it, including shoes.
The procedure is carried out wearing rubber gloves, a respirator, and safety glasses. Due to the fact that when applied, the substance is sprayed, microparticles of the toxic chemical are in the air and a person who does not use protective equipment will inhale them, in addition, they will get on the skin and mucous membranes, and this should not be allowed.
If during the procedure the drug gets on the skin or mucous membranes, be sure to rinse with plenty of water. If during treatment you feel unwell, nausea, dizziness or other symptoms, you must immediately stop work and go outside.
Carrying out processing
Shake the aerosol can before application. The container must be kept at a distance of 20 centimeters from the surface to be treated. It is necessary to apply a clean house to baseboards, walls, backs of furniture, and floors. After the drug is applied, you must leave the room for at least 12 hours, while all doors and windows must be closed.
Upon returning to the apartment, it is necessary to ventilate it thoroughly to get rid of toxic fumes. Next you need to carry out wet cleaning. For this, water and laundry soap are used, since the alkali helps neutralize the effect of the drug, which is dangerous to people.
Do not neglect these mandatory actions, since upon contact with the drug, a person may experience a severe allergic reaction; in addition, the ingress of toxic chemical vapors into the body causes severe poisoning. The procedure is repeated after 2 weeks.
Rules for working with the drug
When using dust, simply sprinkle the powder in areas with large concentrations of insects. Leave it for about 4 hours, and after this time you can ventilate the room and remove the powder. It is important to immediately wash all surfaces where the substance was located with soda. After this, dilute the dust in water: 10 grams per liter of water. Then simply spray the solution around the apartment using a spray bottle.
Due to the fact that bedbugs are highly resistant to various types of chemical poisons, you should not spare the substance. It is necessary to use the drug in the fight against bedbugs more than in the fight against other insects.
After the procedures, it is important to ventilate the room well so that the drug is completely evaporated. Also carry out wet cleaning, but do not wipe hard-to-reach places so that the substance remaining there will repel pests for a long time.
Advantages and disadvantages
Of course, like any other means, a clean home has its advantages and disadvantages.
The benefits include:
- The drug acts quickly and is quite effective.
- Convenient and easy to use.
- If all safety precautions are followed, it is not dangerous for people and animals.
- Does not leave stains or marks on surfaces.
- Low cost.
- Versatility.
Regarding the disadvantages, the following should be noted:
- Does not affect parasite eggs, which means repeated treatments are required.
- It has a pungent and unpleasant odor.
- You must leave the apartment for 12 hours.
Despite these shortcomings, a clean house has quite a lot of positive reviews that prove its effectiveness.
Advantages of a “Clean House”
The main advantage of the drug is its unique chemical form and versatility of action. In addition to bedbugs, the product effectively destroys other types of parasites:
- moles;
- cockroaches;
- woodlice;
- fleas;
- bed lice.
It has a negative effect even on small rodents - mice and rats.
The second undoubted advantage is that after treatment with “Clean House” there are no stains left on clothes, furniture upholstery, carpets, curtains, etc.
The consumption of the drug is economical, since due to the equipment with a finely targeted sprayer, it can be used locally, only in places that need treatment and hard to reach - crevices, cracks, etc. A 3-5 second spray is enough per square meter.
Aerosol reviews
Alina, 36
I had to deal with the problem of fleas. At first they tried to use traditional methods, but this only made the situation worse. We bought a clean house, one bottle was enough for us to treat the apartment. All the fleas immediately disappeared, the animals began to behave much calmer, although they were also treated at the same time. After 2 weeks we repeated the procedure and now everything is calm.
Nikita, 40
Using this product, we fought not only fleas, but also bedbugs. In both cases, it showed its high efficiency. Working with him is very easy and simple, although due to the fact that we have small children, we moved to relatives for 2 days.
List of the most effective flea remedies
The list will be based on real reviews, presented below:
"Raptor". The prolonged action makes it possible to get rid of fleas in the house in a matter of minutes. The effect lasts for a month; "Sinuzan." Used by intelligence agencies. It can also be used as a preventative measure to get rid of parasites. But there is one significant drawback: a strong, unpleasant odor. Therefore, the apartment will have to be ventilated for 5-6 hours; "Chlorpyrimark." The active substance is chlorpyrifos. This is an organophosphorus compound. The residual effect lasts for 1.5 months; "Biorin." It is effective for 8 weeks, but adults and larvae die after the first procedure. The active substance is deltamethrin. Poses a danger to children and domestic animals. It goes on sale in the form of a concentrate, dilute in accordance with the instructions. It says how to kill fleas at home, and what kind of control is needed for this. The aerosol makes it possible to quickly and thoroughly treat a living space. Ventilate the apartment after 4 hours; "Get." The drug is available in microencapsulated form as a spray and concentrated emulsion; "Clean house". This is a spray. Under its influence, insects experience paralysis and convulsions and die literally in seconds.
If you cannot stand a specific smell, we recommend paying attention to “Pyrethrum”, “Varan”, “Butox”. Before you think about getting rid of fleas in your home, consult with specialists, they will help you choose the right product.
