Steam kills bed bugs and eggs the moment it touches them. Technicians use dry steam, which is very hot but carries little moisture, so it gets into seams, tufts and cushion welts without soaking the fabric.
Where Steam Works Best
- Mattress seams, tufts and welting.
- Sofas, recliners and padded headboards.
- Car seats and strollers.
- Pet beds, drapes and fabric that cannot go in a dryer.
Why Professionals Do It Better
Home steamers often lose heat at the tip or spit too much water. Pros use commercial units, move slowly along every seam and combine steam with another method, because steam leaves no lasting protection.
- FindThe technician locates where bugs are hiding.
- SteamSeams, joints and folds get slow, steady passes.
- EncaseMattresses and box springs often go into encasements.
- CombineSteam is paired with a second method and a return visit.
Steam in Moraga Homes
Steam suits a student's mattress and desk chair when they come home for the summer, a family couch after a houseguest, and a thrifted headboard before it comes indoors. Parents who want no chemicals on a child's bed often ask for it too.
How to Prepare
- Strip beds and put linens through a hot wash and dryer.
- Clear the floor around beds and upholstered furniture.
- Flag any delicate or antique fabric for the technician.
Questions About Steam Treatment
Is steam alone enough?
Seldom. Steam kills only what it reaches, so it is normally combined with a method that also treats frames, walls and nearby rooms.
Can steam go on a leather recliner or antique chair?
Most fabric handles dry steam well. Point out leather, silk or antique pieces and the technician will test a hidden area first.
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