Steam kills bed bugs and eggs the instant it touches them. Technicians use dry steam, which runs extremely hot but carries very little water, so it works into seams and cushions without soaking them.
Where Steam Helps Most
- Mattress seams, tufts and piping.
- Sofas, armchairs and padded headboards.
- Vehicle seats, including children's car seats.
- Dog and cat beds, curtains and fabric pieces too delicate for the dryer.
Why a Professional Steamer
Household steamers tend to lose heat at the tip or leave fabric too wet. Professionals run commercial units, move slowly along each seam and pair steam with another method, because steam leaves nothing behind to stop bugs that return.
- FindThe technician tracks down where the bugs hide.
- SteamSeams and joints are treated slowly and evenly.
- EncaseMattresses and box springs often go into covers.
- PairSteam is combined with another method and a follow-up.
Steam in Petaluma Homes
Steam suits heirloom sofas and older upholstered pieces in west side homes, and parents who want no chemicals on beds. It is also a sensible step for any secondhand mattress or couch before it comes inside.
How to Prepare
- Pull off sheets, covers and pillowcases and put them through a hot wash and a hot dryer.
- Pick up shoes, bags and boxes around beds and chairs.
- Mention any fragile or vintage fabric before the steaming starts.
Questions About Steam Treatment
Is steam enough by itself?
Only for a tiny, early case on one bed. Nearly every home also needs a second method that treats bed frames, baseboards and the rooms nearby.
Will steam hurt antique upholstery?
Most fabrics tolerate professional dry steam. Point out leather, silk and older heirloom pieces so the technician can test a hidden spot first.
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