A slow pass of dry steam kills any bed bug or egg it touches in Tulare mattresses, couches and recliners. Because the vapor holds very little water, the fabric is barely damp afterward even when our technician works it deep into seams.
Where Steam Does the Most Good
- Mattress seams, tufts and edges, including bunk and crib mattresses.
- Couches, recliners, futons and fabric headboards.
- Upholstered dining chairs and car seats.
- Strollers, backpacks and work bags too large for a dryer.
Our Steamers Compared With Home Units
Most home steamers drip or cool down at the nozzle. Ours hold their temperature at the tip during a slow, steady pass along each seam. Steam leaves no protection behind, so it is always one part of a larger plan.
- FindWe locate where the bugs are resting.
- SteamSeams, folds and joints get slow, overlapping passes.
- EncaseMattresses and box springs often go into sealed covers.
- Follow upA second method covers frames and walls, and a return visit catches any late hatchers.
Steam in Tulare Homes
Steam suits homes with babies and young children where parents want no product near the crib, families with a shared couch that doubles as a bed, and anyone cleaning up a guest room after visitors. It also works on car seats and work bags that ride back and forth to jobs out of town.
Before We Steam
- Pull off sheets, pillowcases and couch covers and put them through the hottest wash and dry cycle.
- Clear the floor around beds, bunks and couches.
- Show your technician any leather, vinyl or delicate pieces.
Steam Treatment Questions
Can you steam a bunk bed mattress and the kids' stuffed animals?
We steam bunk mattresses, their seams and the fabric parts of the frame. Small stuffed animals usually do better in a hot dryer for at least 30 minutes, and we will tell you which toys to set aside for that.
Is steam enough on its own for one bedroom?
Rarely. Steam kills only what it touches and leaves nothing behind, so we pair it with another method for the bed frame, the walls and the furniture around the bed.
How it works: Bed Bug Control CA provides bed bug inspection and treatment across California. A licensed technician comes out to your Tulare address to look for signs. We quote in writing, then treat once you say yes.