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It is always incredibly unpleasant when your home becomes infested by pests such as mice, ants or cockroaches, for instance. These intruders can be very hard to get rid of and then when you finally succeed to regain the control of your own property you face a challenge of a new proportion – cleaning after the pest infestation. This is a very important step which you should not underestimate. If you do not do it properly, the intruders can come back. Also, if you have used the services of a professional pest infestation technicians, chances are that your home is filled with toxic substances that can pose a threat to your own health and wellbeing. In this guide, you will find detailed tips that will help you thoroughly clean:
- After a rodent infestation
- After an insect infestation
- Before pest control treatment
- After pest control treatment
Cleaning after a rodent infestation
Mice and rodents are known for being bacteria and disease carriers. They spread them through their droppings. Therefore, a good place to start cleaning after a rodent infestation is by collecting and disposing of all the droppings. Mind you, there will be plenty of those so be mentally prepared. Put on a pair of gloves and collect them by hand rather than with a vacuum cleaner. Place them in a plastic bag and throw them away. You can also wear a face mask for some extra protection. Once you are done with that, sanitise every inch of your home, especially the floors and all the surfaces in the property. You can use a solution of warm water and some bleach for that.
Cleaning after an insect infestation
You will notice that after your home has been infested by insects, there is a very peculiar smell that lingers on. Your mission is to get rid of it as soon as possible because it can attract new insects. To do that, make a solution of warm water and soap and use it to clean all areas in the property. Prior to that, however, you need to meticulously vacuum your house to clean out the insects’ bodies, eggs and shells.
Before and after a pest infestation treatment
If your pest infestation situation has gone out of control, you may need to contact a team of equipped pest control specialists. They will exterminate the intruders using special chemicals and products and then they will pest-proof your property to prevent future pest invasions. While this is the easiest and fastest ways to get rid of such unwanted guests, you need to carefully prepare before the technicians arrive and to do some cleaning after they leave.
Cleaning before a pest infestation treatment
To ensure that the pest control experts enjoy easy access to all the nooks and crannies in the property, move all domestic appliances and furniture at some distance from the walls. Remember the pest control team will use toxic substances. Therefore, do not leave food or your clothes uncovered. In fact, you will need to also wrap your furniture with a cover and store away your kitchen utensils, bed sheets, potted plants, etc.
Cleaning after a pest infestation treatment
Ask the pest control technicians when you can start cleaning your home. In most cases, you will not be allowed to sanitise your property shortly after the treatment. When the time comes to clean your home, vacuum, sweep, wipe, dust and mop it thoroughly. Be particularly meticulous with the furniture even if it had been covered during the pest control treatment because chemicals can easily build-up in some upholstery fibres. That is why it is a good idea to rely on all-around upholstery cleaning in London. But even if you use the assistance of professional cleaners, you may still need to spend at least a couple of days cleaning after the best infestation.
