Steam kills bed bugs and eggs the instant it hits them. Technicians use dry steam, which runs extremely hot with very little moisture, so it can reach deep into seams and cushions without leaving them soaked.
Where Steam Does Best
- Mattress seams, buttons and piping.
- Recliners, lift chairs, sofas and fabric headboards.
- Car seats, including children's car seats.
- Dog and cat beds, drapes and bulky fabric pieces a dryer cannot take.
Why a Professional Machine Matters
Home steamers often cool down at the tip or leave fabric wet. Pros use commercial units, move slowly along every seam and combine steam with another method, because steam leaves nothing behind to stop bugs that return.
- PinpointThe technician finds where the bugs are sheltering.
- SteamSeams and joints are treated slowly and thoroughly.
- CoverMattresses often go into bed bug proof encasements.
- CombineSteam is paired with another method and a follow-up visit.
Steam in Brentwood Homes
Steam fits well in 55+ homes where upholstered recliners and lift chairs are the main hiding spots, and for any secondhand couch or mattress picked up before it comes inside. Families who want no chemicals on the beds often start here too.
How to Prepare
- Pull sheets, blankets and pillowcases and run them through a hot wash and dryer cycle.
- Clear the floor around beds and seating.
- Let the technician know about leather or delicate fabrics.
Questions About Steam Treatment
Will steam alone solve my problem?
Only for a tiny, early case on one bed. Most homes need steam along with a method that reaches walls, frames and the other rooms.
Can steam go on a leather recliner?
Leather and some delicate fabrics need care. Point them out and the technician will test a hidden spot or choose another method for that piece.
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