Steam kills bed bugs and eggs the moment it touches them. Technicians use dry steam, which is extremely hot but carries very little water, so it can reach into seams and cushions without soaking the fabric.
Where Steam Earns Its Place
- Mattress seams, buttons and piping.
- Sofas, recliners and padded headboards.
- Vehicle seats and child car seats.
- Dog beds, drapes and fabric pieces that cannot go in a dryer.
Why Use a Pro
Household steamers tend to lose heat at the tip or spit too much water. Professionals use commercial machines, move slowly along each seam and pair steam with another method, because steam leaves no residual protection behind.
- LocateThe technician pinpoints where bugs are sheltering.
- SteamSeams and joints get slow, careful passes.
- EncaseMattresses and box springs often go into encasements.
- CombineSteam is paired with another method and a follow-up visit.
Steam in Bonsall Homes
Steam is useful in guest rooms and casitas that hold visitors for a few nights, and for households that want fewer chemicals on beds. It is also a sensible step for a used couch or mattress before it comes into the house.
Getting Ready
- Strip the bedding and send it through a hot wash and dryer.
- Clear the floor around beds and seating.
- Let the technician know about delicate or antique fabrics.
Questions About Steam Treatment
Can steam handle the whole problem alone?
Only if it is caught very early on a single bed. Steam kills just what it touches, so most homes also need a method that covers frames, walls and other rooms.
Is steam safe on an antique or leather headboard?
Many fabrics take dry steam well, but leather, silk and antique finishes can be sensitive. Point them out so the technician can test a hidden spot first.
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