Bugs and eggs die on contact when steam reaches them. Professional units produce dry, low-moisture steam that pushes into seams and cushions while leaving fabric barely damp.
Best Places for Steam
- Mattress seams, welting and tufts.
- Sofas, recliners and upholstered headboards.
- Car seats and children's car seats.
- Pet bedding, curtains and fabric items that will not fit in a dryer.
Why Use a Pro Steamer
Household steamers often cool too much at the nozzle or leave fabric soaked. A trained technician moves a commercial machine slowly over each seam and pairs it with a second method, since steam leaves no protection once the fabric cools down.
- LocateThe technician pinpoints where bugs are hiding.
- TreatEach seam and joint is steamed slowly and carefully.
- CoverMattresses usually go into bed bug proof encasements.
- PairSteam is combined with another method and a return visit.
Steam in Fowler Homes
Families furnishing a new Fowler house with a hand-me-down sofa or a mattress from a garage sale can have it steamed before it comes inside. Steam also suits parents who want no chemicals near cribs, and it works for car seats, because a car parked in the August sun heats unevenly and should not be trusted to kill bugs.
Getting the Room Ready
- Remove all bedding and run it through a hot wash and dry.
- Clear the floor around beds and upholstered furniture.
- Tell the technician about any fragile fabrics.
Steam Treatment Questions From Fowler
Can steam alone handle our bed bug problem?
Only if the case is tiny and limited to one bed. In most Fowler homes steam is part of a larger plan that also uses heat or a residual product on frames, trim and nearby rooms.
Could steam damage an older couch?
Most upholstery holds up fine to professional dry steam. Mention leather, silk or antique pieces, and the technician will try a hidden patch first.
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