Question
Context: I'm having an issue with fleas in the apartment. I have three adult cats, which I bathe every 6 weeks more or less. Back 3 months ago, they got fleas from the outside. I used Frontline Plus that one time only, washed all blankets and vacuumed the house prior to cleaning. After cleaning I used a common household inseticide on the corners and near the walls. (Of course I kept the cats in another room for the day) and everything appeared to be fine.
But this week I discovered fleas again. Since I'm not walking the cats outside anymore, I think some hidden flea eggs have survived and now they've hatched.
Apart from a new Frontline round, I'm thinking about doing a very thorough cleaning with water, detergent and bleach (sodium hypochlorite) in the entire apartment. But I'm in doubt whether it's effective in cleaning flea eggs. My search on the subject has proven inconclusive.
The question, like in the title, is whether bleach kills flea eggs.
Thank you.
Answer
Yes germicidal bleach will kill flea eggs on hard surfaces and in laundry, but the trick with hard surfaces is getting into the nooks and crannies where you can't see. If you have tested a small amount on the hard surfaces first, you may want to consider doing a soaking.. to let it sit and seep into cracks. When using it in laundry use co!Or safe bleach Instead of detergent.
Keep in mind bleach is harmful to pets if digested and strong fumes from bleach are harmful to their respiratory system. A thorough rinsing is important and plenty of ventilation in your home at the time of use, as well as diluting the bleach with water are all important tips for pet safety.
Here's a link on how to use bleach to kill eggs: https://www.hunker.com/12442407/does-bleach-kill-flea-eggs
Answered By - Christy B.