Steam is a simple and gentle way to reach bed bugs in soft furnishings. A heavy-duty steamer puts out very hot, dry steam that kills bugs and eggs on contact without soaking the fabric. We book steam treatment for Bulimba homes where bugs are living in mattresses, couches, cushions and curtains.
The crew we book works slowly along every seam, button, fold and piping edge, since that is where bed bugs and eggs sit during the day. They steam the mattress on both sides, the base, the headboard fabric and any upholstered chairs in the room. Steam is also useful on items that should not be sprayed, like children's mattresses and pillows.
- Mattress seams, tufts and piping
- Bed bases and fabric headboards
- Couches, armchairs and cushions
- Curtains and fabric blinds
- Carpet edges along the skirting
Steam works on contact, so it stops working once it cools. That is why the crew often pairs it with a targeted spray in cracks or a dust in wall gaps, and why a second visit around two weeks later is part of most plans. Fabric can feel slightly damp for a short time afterwards, so open a window and let it air before you sleep on it or sit down. Steam is a good choice for homes with babies or young children, since it leaves nothing behind on the surfaces people touch most. It also works well on older timber bed frames with carved detail, where the nozzle can get into grooves and joints that a spray would miss. The crew will point out anything they could not steam, such as electronics, and treat those spots another way.
For bed bug steam treatment anywhere in Bulimba, call 07 3543 7773 and we will book a local crew for you.
