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sweetr72 · 10-21-2006, 06:49 PM

My dogs have a few fleas...I treated them with advantage and most seem to be gone although I did have one in the carpet. I have heard that Borax is just awesome for carpets...but how long do I leave it on for before vaccuming?

Has anyone used Borax for fleas before and if so can you give me some clues on how I should use it properly..is it safe for the dogs to be on the carpet?

Dawn

ldenise · 10-21-2006, 07:33 PM

i sprinkled borax on my carpet. and left it on for about 1/2 hr then vaccumed it up.
I called the company asking if it was safe to use around pets and the lady kept insisting that since 20 mule team borax has not been tested for that purpose , she would not reccomend it.
I also sprayed vinegar all over the place to get rid of fleas. I vacuumed everything over and over again. about 2 X's a day. cracks and crevices of sofa and chairs. I washed bedding every day. I finally got rid of them. this was the only time I have ever had to deal with fleas.
good luck these darn things are no fun to deal with.

sweetr72 · 10-21-2006, 07:36 PM

Ok..sounds good!! I live in an area that was built on sand...so lots of sand fleas!! I have dealt with fleas for years but usually Advantage takes care of them..all summer we had NO fleas and now they are starting to rear their evil heads lol..thanks!!

Dawn

JiggityJig · 10-21-2006, 09:05 PM

I've used it, and it works GREAT!

Haven't used it since I've had the yorkies, but our cat(s) used to bring fleas in, and with toddlers in the house (at the time) I didn't want to use chemicals.

I would actually sprinkle it on the carpet, use a broom to rub it down into the fibers, and then leave it on there at LEAST a day. It works by drying them out (basically!) The only problem I ever had was sometimes it would dry our feet out if we walked around barefoot.

IMO it's fine to use around the animals! Esp. if you rub it in so that they aren't kicking up a cloud and inhaling it.

MyTrixie143 · 10-22-2006, 02:27 AM

Wow, thanks guys for this thread!!! I happen to have some borax by the dryer.

I found a flea that jumped on me and I am kinda flipping out. I have not had to deal with fleas for years!!! All of my animals get flea medicine regularly, it costs me alot but it has always worked and fleas are not too bad here. I just now checked them over and didn't find a single flea on them. But it bothers me that one jumped on me, I just hate those things!! So I will be cleaning, sweeping, washing and using some borax on the carpet. A little overboard for one flea but I don't want any chance of having it invite its friends over!!

I have had a flea free home for many years and I want to keep it that way!!!

sweetr72 · 10-22-2006, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JiggityJig

I've used it, and it works GREAT!

Haven't used it since I've had the yorkies, but our cat(s) used to bring fleas in, and with toddlers in the house (at the time) I didn't want to use chemicals.

I would actually sprinkle it on the carpet, use a broom to rub it down into the fibers, and then leave it on there at LEAST a day. It works by drying them out (basically!) The only problem I ever had was sometimes it would dry our feet out if we walked around barefoot.

IMO it's fine to use around the animals! Esp. if you rub it in so that they aren't kicking up a cloud and inhaling it.

Great info!! Thanks!!

sweetr72 · 10-22-2006, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyTrixie143

Wow, thanks guys for this thread!!! I happen to have some borax by the dryer.

I found a flea that jumped on me and I am kinda flipping out. I have not had to deal with fleas for years!!! All of my animals get flea medicine regularly, it costs me alot but it has always worked and fleas are not too bad here. I just now checked them over and didn't find a single flea on them. But it bothers me that one jumped on me, I just hate those things!! So I will be cleaning, sweeping, washing and using some borax on the carpet. A little overboard for one flea but I don't want any chance of having it invite its friends over!!

I have had a flea free home for many years and I want to keep it that way!!!

Same here..flea free for a loooooooooong time!! I was JUST reading..for every flea you find...there are 100 more!!! SCARRRRRRRRRY!!

Dawn

ChestersMom · 10-22-2006, 06:41 AM

May I suggest that you put some moth balls in your vacuum cleaner bag also, or change it every time you vacuum. They can also live in there and you kick them back out again when you vacuum. If the Borax doesn't work, try straight Boric Acid (which, I believe, is the main ingredient in Borax). You can buy it at the hardware store. I would definitely try to keep the babies in another part of the house while it's down, either product. If it dries human feet, imagine what it will do to their little paws. Good luck!

JeanieK · 10-22-2006, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweetr72

Ok..sounds good!! I live in an area that was built on sand...so lots of sand fleas!! I have dealt with fleas for years but usually Advantage takes care of them..all summer we had NO fleas and now they are starting to rear their evil heads lol..thanks!!

Dawn

My vet told me that they have gotten a lot of complaints about Advantage not doing the job. He reccommended Frontline.

As for the Borax, I have no idea.

Piccolo's mom · 10-22-2006, 07:01 AM

My vet recomensed Revolution.

diva pup · 10-22-2006, 07:41 AM

I used to pay for a company to come in and treat my carpets it was safe to have birds and other animals on the floor immediatly afterwards. The guy told me it was just borax. I have used it a few times since then with no probs. i do try to keep the animals out of the treated room before I vacuum but sometimes it is just impossible.
Jiggety Jig was correct, you leave it for 24 hrs and then vacuum. And you do need to sweep it into the fibers.

Surfie and Tiki · 10-22-2006, 08:31 AM

Here is another thread discussing using Earth, as it is chemical free.

Has anyone used this flea medicine?

sweetr72 · 10-22-2006, 09:00 AM

Wow Im so glad I started this thread before opening the box of Borax...great help ladies!! I have used revolution on Reece but he still has a flea or two on him...when it is safe to re-apply the flea medication such as revolution or advantage..anyone know off hand??

Dawn

10-21-2006, 06:49 PM	#1
sweetr72 REECE & SOLEIL Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,110	Borax?? My dogs have a few fleas...I treated them with advantage and most seem to be gone although I did have one in the carpet. I have heard that Borax is just awesome for carpets...but how long do I leave it on for before vaccuming? Has anyone used Borax for fleas before and if so can you give me some clues on how I should use it properly..is it safe for the dogs to be on the carpet? Dawn

10-21-2006, 07:33 PM	#2
ldenise YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rancho Viejo, Tx Posts: 2,692	i sprinkled borax on my carpet. and left it on for about 1/2 hr then vaccumed it up. I called the company asking if it was safe to use around pets and the lady kept insisting that since 20 mule team borax has not been tested for that purpose , she would not reccomend it. I also sprayed vinegar all over the place to get rid of fleas. I vacuumed everything over and over again. about 2 X's a day. cracks and crevices of sofa and chairs. I washed bedding every day. I finally got rid of them. this was the only time I have ever had to deal with fleas. good luck these darn things are no fun to deal with. __________________ Buckeye, Ahia, Tressie, Archie & LDenise Dogs are really people with short legs in fur coats

10-21-2006, 09:05 PM	#4
JiggityJig YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: TX Posts: 1,217	I've used it, and it works GREAT! Haven't used it since I've had the yorkies, but our cat(s) used to bring fleas in, and with toddlers in the house (at the time) I didn't want to use chemicals. I would actually sprinkle it on the carpet, use a broom to rub it down into the fibers, and then leave it on there at LEAST a day. It works by drying them out (basically!) The only problem I ever had was sometimes it would dry our feet out if we walked around barefoot. IMO it's fine to use around the animals! Esp. if you rub it in so that they aren't kicking up a cloud and inhaling it. __________________ MAZIE brings the SUGAR~ ~KIKI brings the SPICE! (~~put them both togetherand that's everything nice!~~)

10-22-2006, 02:27 AM	#5
MyTrixie143 Mom to 6 Beautiful Furkids Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,200	Thanks for posting this!!! Wow, thanks guys for this thread!!! I happen to have some borax by the dryer. I found a flea that jumped on me and I am kinda flipping out. I have not had to deal with fleas for years!!! All of my animals get flea medicine regularly, it costs me alot but it has always worked and fleas are not too bad here. I just now checked them over and didn't find a single flea on them. But it bothers me that one jumped on me, I just hate those things!! So I will be cleaning, sweeping, washing and using some borax on the carpet. A little overboard for one flea but I don't want any chance of having it invite its friends over!! I have had a flea free home for many years and I want to keep it that way!!! __________________ A dog is a furry person! http://www.dogster.com/?300866 Tracey & the gang Destiny Scampers Harmony Brownie Buster Trixie~Sugar~Peppi~Daisy

10-22-2006, 07:01 AM	#10
Piccolo's mom Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Posts: 771	My vet recomensed Revolution. __________________ Barb & Piccolo If your dog barks and doesn't fit in a bread roll, don't eat it.

10-21-2006, 07:36 PM	#3
sweetr72 REECE & SOLEIL Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,110	Ok..sounds good!! I live in an area that was built on sand...so lots of sand fleas!! I have dealt with fleas for years but usually Advantage takes care of them..all summer we had NO fleas and now they are starting to rear their evil heads lol..thanks!! Dawn

10-22-2006, 06:41 AM	#8
ChestersMom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bacliff, TX Posts: 943	May I suggest that you put some moth balls in your vacuum cleaner bag also, or change it every time you vacuum. They can also live in there and you kick them back out again when you vacuum. If the Borax doesn't work, try straight Boric Acid (which, I believe, is the main ingredient in Borax). You can buy it at the hardware store. I would definitely try to keep the babies in another part of the house while it's down, either product. If it dries human feet, imagine what it will do to their little paws. Good luck!

10-22-2006, 07:41 AM	#11
diva pup BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,139	I used to pay for a company to come in and treat my carpets it was safe to have birds and other animals on the floor immediatly afterwards. The guy told me it was just borax. I have used it a few times since then with no probs. i do try to keep the animals out of the treated room before I vacuum but sometimes it is just impossible. Jiggety Jig was correct, you leave it for 24 hrs and then vacuum. And you do need to sweep it into the fibers.

10-22-2006, 08:31 AM	#12
Surfie and Tiki My little Beach Bums Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southern CA Posts: 1,214	Here is another thread discussing using Earth, as it is chemical free. Has anyone used this flea medicine? __________________ Janell, Surfie, Tiki, and Kona

10-22-2006, 09:00 AM	#13
sweetr72 REECE & SOLEIL Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,110	Wow Im so glad I started this thread before opening the box of Borax...great help ladies!! I have used revolution on Reece but he still has a flea or two on him...when it is safe to re-apply the flea medication such as revolution or advantage..anyone know off hand?? Dawn