Steam Cleaner For Fleas

Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, a steam cleaner can kill fleas and their eggs on contact if the steam reaches at least 160–180 °F, effectively sanitizing carpets, furniture, and pet bedding.
Steam kills fleas almost instantly on contact when the temperature reaches at least 160–180 °F, though multiple passes may be needed to reach hidden eggs and larvae.
Heat treatment (steam or hot dryers ≥160 °F) combined with thorough cleaning and vacuuming is the only method that can kill 100% of fleas, including eggs and larvae.
Yes, heating your house to at least 130–140 °F for several hours can kill fleas at all life stages, but it requires professional equipment to maintain safe, even temperatures without damaging the structure.
Yes, you can completely get rid of fleas with a combination of heat treatment, thorough cleaning, vacuuming, washing bedding, and chemical treatments, but it requires persistence and covering all life stages.
Steam cleaning at 160–180 °F or using a fast-acting insecticide labeled for indoor use can kill fleas immediately on contact in the house.