Are Steam Cleaner really good for cleaning Bed bugs? I'm confused which Steam Cleaner is good for killing Bed Bugs. McCulloch or Wagner. Everyone has their own opinon but it's very difficult to get the right assesment. Reason for tha above is that I'm having a bed bug infestattion in my apartment & I'm trying to get rid of it but not succesful. What's the alternative ? Which is the best bed bug spray or Steamer to eradicate the problem. Thanks Sabby Are Steam Cleaner really good for cleaning Bed bugs? I'm confused which Steam Cleaner is good for killing Bed Bugs. McCulloch or Wagner. Everyone has their own opinon but it's very... » Read More Are Steam Cleaner really good for cleaning Bed bugs? I'm confused which Steam Cleaner is good for killing Bed Bugs. McCulloch or Wagner. Everyone has their own opinon but it's very difficult to get the right assesment. Reason for tha above is that I'm having a bed bug infestattion in my apartment & I'm trying to get rid of it but not succesful. What's the alternative ? Which is the best bed bug spray or Steamer to eradicate the problem. Thanks Sabby « Show Less
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This steamer is not good for bed bugs. It pumps out way to much water with the steam and doesn't seem to get hot enough albeit it's labelled heavy-duty. Much better off purchasing a hand held garment steamer. You can get a fairly decent one here for about $40-$50 or at target.
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Great information, will be greatly appreciated by someone I'm helping to deal with a mild bedbug problem. Hope we can get the problem under control before it gets worse. Thank you very much for your helpful reply.
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"Best Yet" chemical free red cedar spray is great. I haven't tried them for bed bugs but they are worth a try and it isn't toxic! Go to cedar-cidestore.com. Also I think a hair dryer might be better than a steamer. Then at least you won't get fabric and upholstery wet. Putting the infected items in a plastic bag and putting them in a car with windows rolled up that is sitting in the hot sun does the trick too.
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yes. if the temp is at least 180 degrees they will die.read info at bedbegsupply.com and watch the video.we got rid of ours with a small steamer ,followed with mattress and box spring covers.wash all linens,vacuum well and replace pillows.
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I used a handheld model with a nozzle and other attachments. I SLOWLY steamed the mattress&box; springs(front and back) and the entire bed and surrounding carpet. Pay special attention to the seams, and quickly use plastic mattress covers that zipper-shut to encase each piece. REPLACE pillows. WASH all bedding. buy the McCulloch. handheld model didn't work after that one time(about 2hours usage)if bugs all over your house, hire an expert!
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It does not produce steam that I know of, so I don't know how they can call it a steam cleaner. I use the hotest tap water I can when starting, and the vacuum sucking action might create a "steam" of some kind because it sucks up the water and residues while it is still hot. I think it does a very good job of cleaning
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it's really steam. quite hot and under pressure. I've seen others who use it for bedbugs, so I guess it would work.
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Hello, I'm glad you asked. If you have bugs, the best bet is to get It checked out. Have you been getting bites, such as little red bumps. Unless your bed is completely covered by bugs I would get the top and bottom cover, once on this will keep any bugs from coming out of mattress or box spring. This is not a total solution, so a pest control company is the next step. The one I used did a hepa vacuum and steam cleaned all rooms. A lot of work is involved cleaning clothes and moving things around. If you buy a mattress and don't take care of bugs you will still have a problem. I hope this helps.
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According to what I have read it will get rid of fleas. If they have an exoskeleton they will be eliminated. I used this in my garden for the first time last season and had very good results with earwigs and other insects that used to create havoc with my vegetables. I'm not say in this is a wonder powder because it doesn't kill everything but I was very pleased with the results. I know that people sprinkle DE on their mattresses to get rid of bed bugs and fleas. Just remember that moisture and obviously rain washes away DE quickly. I plan on using it again this year in my garden. Hope this helps. According to what I have read it will get rid of fleas. If they have an exoskeleton they will be eliminated. I used this in my garden for the first time last season and had very good results with earwigs and other insects that used to create havoc with my vegetables. I'm not say in this is a wonder powder because it doesn't kill everything but I was very pleased with the results. I know that people sprinkle DE on their mattresses to get rid of bed bugs and fleas. Just remember that moisture and obviously rain washes away DE quickly. I plan on using it again this year in my garden. Hope this... » Read More According to what I have read it will get rid of fleas. If they have an exoskeleton they will be eliminated. I used this in my garden for the first time last season and had very good results with earwigs and other insects that used to create havoc with my vegetables. I'm not say in this is a wonder powder because it doesn't kill everything but I was very pleased with the results. I know that people sprinkle DE on their mattresses to get rid of bed bugs and fleas. Just remember that moisture and obviously rain washes away DE quickly. I plan on using it again this year in my garden. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Hello, I'm glad you asked. If you have bugs, the best bet is to get It checked out. Have you been getting bites, such as little red bumps. Unless your bed is completely covered by bugs I would get the top and bottom cover, once on this will keep any bugs from coming out of mattress or box spring. This is not a total solution, so a pest control company is the next step. The one I used did a hepa vacuum and steam cleaned all rooms. A lot of work is involved cleaning clothes and moving things around. If you buy a mattress and don't take care of bugs you will still have a problem. I hope this helps. Hello, I'm glad you asked. If you have bugs, the best bet is to get It checked out. Have you been getting bites, such as little red bumps. Unless your bed is completely covered by bugs I would get the top and bottom cover, once on this will keep any bugs from coming out of mattress or box spring. This is not a total solution, so a pest control company is the next step. The one I used did a hepa vacuum and steam cleaned all rooms. A lot of work is involved cleaning clothes and moving things around. If you buy a mattress and don't take care of bugs you will still have a problem. I hope this... » Read More Hello, I'm glad you asked. If you have bugs, the best bet is to get It checked out. Have you been getting bites, such as little red bumps. Unless your bed is completely covered by bugs I would get the top and bottom cover, once on this will keep any bugs from coming out of mattress or box spring. This is not a total solution, so a pest control company is the next step. The one I used did a hepa vacuum and steam cleaned all rooms. A lot of work is involved cleaning clothes and moving things around. If you buy a mattress and don't take care of bugs you will still have a problem. I hope this helps. « Show Less
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I have never used the cleaner. I spray my cleaner first if need be and then steam. Most of the time the steam does the job.
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Yes, I did try both just this past week. I absolutely loved the wagner 905 - I even called the company to thank them for making a product such as this available to regular folks who like getting their ledges and edges and cracks and vent and tile and showers and door jambs and screens and windows and.. and...... everything clean! However, on day three of this binge cleaning, I apparently used too much force on the carpet attachment and the trigger broke, right where the parts attach and detach. I tried super glueing it back but of course that did not work. SO... back to the drawing board. i found a couple reviews that sung the praises of the mculloch, which is made by the steamfast company. (The difference between the two is that the mcculloch has a longer hose, and that comes in really handy if you are on a ladder outside cleaning windows.) Long story short, Amazon is allowing me to return the CUTE wagner, which is a terrific machine but just not quite that sturdy, and the very next day the mcculloch arrived. It is even more impressive! It costs more, but hopefully, it will live true to "with quality, you only buy once" truism. There are more attachments: especially handy is the small triangle one for scrubbing small areas. I detailed two cars and they came out like new! However, if you want to do carpet, neither of these machines is up to that. Instead, look into the Hoover SteamVac Carpet Cleaner with Clean Surge, model #F5914-900.
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Protect A Bed was my brand of choice because they have been independantly tested and passed all quality control tests. It depends on what you want the encasement for though. Are you actually concerned about bed bugs? Like me did you get a second hand mattress and just want to cover it? If you aren't worried about bed bugs then there are several other brands that are cheaper and would probably work just as well. I absolutely love my protect a bed encasement. Our son sometimes gets in our bed at night if he has a bad dream and wets the bed on occasion too. It worked perfectly as a waterproof encasement.
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The instructions suggest checking with manufacturers of wood floors before using. Also suggests an inconspicuous area to test before proceeding. The steam cleaner can be used for fabric, upholstery, etc. and other surfaces that can be exposed to water and temps of about 212 degrees. So far I have used my Wagner on my bathroom tile walls, floors, shower and even the counter tops, mirrors, toilets. I cleaned the top edge of my tile (up against the painted wall) with no problems. I dried the area immediately and did not use the power nozzle tool to keep from damaging the paint. I don't know if I would use it on wood paneling or a large painted wall area. Would want to test area myself and not sure which tool could be used on these areas without damage. There is a squeegee, a somewhat coarse brush and three other tools that provide a smaller more intense pinpoint of steam. Hope this information is enough to help you make a decision.
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Hi Larena. I don't know about the other steam cleaner that is on Amazon. You might ask someone who bought it what they thought about it. I can only tell you that the Steamfast will not do the job. Good luck in your search. I hope you find something that works for you.
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I don't understand the question but I do know that it worked perfectly! My father had bed bugs and so did my husband's uncle. We did not dilute thestrength and we used it for two good size bedrooms. We used a lot more at my husband's uncle's house due to the heavy infestation.
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Taken from product description: Chemical-Free Cleaning Leaves No Messy Residue The 905 Power Steamer's 1,500 watts of pressurized steam cleans and sanitizes deep within surfaces. The steam destroys bacteria, dust spores, and mites and even eliminates mildew quickly and easily. Also, Allergy Consumer Review gives this information regarding steamers: Q. How does a steam cleaner kill dust mites? A. By heat: Dust-mites die @ 130 degrees and temp at nozzle is about 180 degrees (trapped steam temp is up to 250 degrees) Q. How would I actually use it to kill dust mites? A. Move tool slowly; only one pass is needed. Q. Does it kill the dust mites permanently? A. No you will need to steam again about 8 weeks later. Q. What are biofilms? A. Organisms that live in colonies and form a protective covering over them are called biofilms. These organisms often live in layers, making them hard to clean. Steam kills the entire colony and removes the organisms from the surface. Chemical cleaning may kill only the top layer and then leave the organisms there. Side note - vacuum after steaming to remove dead mites
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Kills bed bug Eggs It is safe on mattress and sheets. I use plastic cases on all my pillows and mattress. Reminder you still need to continue with cleaning vacuum monitoring it only takes 1 tiny bug egg. Check your computers and electronics as well, bugs hide nest in those too.
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In my experience using this steamer. It is a good vapor steamer. I dont have experience with other stearmers. But I do have 4 cats and have cleaned their kitty towers with this steamer. It does takes awhile to warm up and your first few blasts will be water so put it over the sink. I believe the manual states this as well. You might want to check consumer reports before buying it if you have specific questions. I've been able to clean my bathrooms and curtains with this because of the many attachments provided. Hope this helped.
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From previous research, owning another brand and then use of this one, I definitely give this one a thumbs up. It is not something that lifts out stains which you should know by the description of how it works but it does a good job for that which is stated. Excellent on ceramic floors, much easier than a mop. Since you have a small dog I would like to mention that it is also great on carpets. I add a drop of pure essential oil specific to my purpose, sometime fragrance, sometimes to disinfect. It steams the carpet but does not leave it wet. Great for fending off any potential mold, fleas, germs, etc. Hope this helps answer your question. From previous research, owning another brand and then use of this one, I definitely give this one a thumbs up. It is not something that lifts out stains which you should know by the description of how it works but it does a good job for that which is stated. Excellent on ceramic floors, much easier than a mop. Since you have a small dog I would like to mention that it is also great on carpets. I add a drop of pure essential oil specific to my purpose, sometime fragrance, sometimes to disinfect. It steams the carpet but does not leave it wet. Great for fending off any potential mold, fleas,... » Read More From previous research, owning another brand and then use of this one, I definitely give this one a thumbs up. It is not something that lifts out stains which you should know by the description of how it works but it does a good job for that which is stated. Excellent on ceramic floors, much easier than a mop. Since you have a small dog I would like to mention that it is also great on carpets. I add a drop of pure essential oil specific to my purpose, sometime fragrance, sometimes to disinfect. It steams the carpet but does not leave it wet. Great for fending off any potential mold, fleas, germs, etc. Hope this helps answer your question. « Show Less
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The best product I found to eliminate bed bugs is plain old isopropyl alcohol. Spritz everything and vacuum thoroughly.