Bedbug repellent “Clean House”: effectiveness, pros and cons

The fight against domestic insects can take a long time. But not if you use “Clean House”.

This is an insecticide that has already proven its effectiveness and is easy to use. It is available in the form of powder, gel and chalk. It destroys bedbugs, fleas, cockroaches and other insects. Do not think that they can only appear in dirty rooms - insects also penetrate into crystal clean apartments. The product will also help for preventive purposes.

Insecticide composition

The “Clean House” consists of chemicals, many of which were discovered back in the 70s of the last century. However, their action in the fight against insects has proven to be effective.

Active components

The “Clean House” aerosol and spray contain substances such as tetramethrin and cypermethrin . Their amount in the product is safe for people, but harmful to insects. These are ingredients of contact and food action.

Active molecules penetrate through the pores of the chitinous cover of insects. Through food action, the product only affects cockroaches; bedbugs are resistant to it, since they feed exclusively on human blood.

Tetramethrin has a nerve-paralytic effect, stimulating inhibition and then complete cessation of the activity of the nervous system and other organs. The insect thus experiences paralysis and death.

The concentration of the component reaches 13% percent. Cypermethrin paralyzes the muscles of the insect and causes the internal organs to stop functioning.

How do you know which objects and surfaces are contaminated with pesticides?

Although the products produced under the “Clean House” brand are intended for household and not professional use, it is still better for you to remember the popular proverb: “God protects those who are careful” and study our recommendations with maximum attention.

Collect as much information as possible about where the pesticide was applied. For example, if it was applied to cracks and cracks, it is important to understand at what height of the walls and what area of ​​the floor were treated.

It is very difficult to say how much pesticides can negatively affect health. This depends on the toxicity of the chemical(s) used, the frequency of contact with contaminated surfaces, the likelihood of the chemical escaping into the breathing air, the sensitivities and habits of the occupants, and other factors. You can consult with an industrial hygienist who can help you make an informed decision about whether cleaning is necessary.

If you want to perform any kind of laboratory analysis, ask if the results will be interpreted in detail and clearly so you can understand. Some laboratories offer analytical services without extensive commentary, leaving people to guess the meaning of the test results. Which materials should be thrown away and which can be cleaned up?

What should you throw out of your home?

It is possible that using the Clean House spray will require you to throw away some items that have come into contact with the liquid.

Porous materials can absorb liquids and possibly dust, drawing them deep inside. Non-porous materials do not allow liquids or dust to penetrate their surfaces, making them much easier to clean. This is what you need to be guided by when determining how to clean or discard items.

It may not be possible to remove sufficient pesticide residue from porous and semi-porous items. For example, one study found that washing linoleum twice with detergent followed by rinsing had no effect on pesticide residue levels.

To protect yourself and others, consider the following tips:

• Do not dry contaminated items.
• If clothing has been contaminated with pesticide, it should be thrown away.
• Do not use a professional carpet cleaner without consulting a professional.
• Do not use washing machines without consulting a specialist; you can contaminate all your clothes with pesticides.
• Avoid cleaning activities that involve heat unless directed by an expert. When chemicals heat up, they are more likely to be released into the air. Several pesticides can be converted into more toxic chemicals when heated.
• While non-porous items are easiest to clean, some residue may remain. If items are frequently handled by sensitive people such as children (eg, toys and bottles) and the elderly (eg, medical equipment), there is a potential for ongoing exposure. Depending on the situation, some items may be thrown away.
• Sealants can reduce the spread of some pesticides from contaminated surfaces. However, they may not be suitable for all surfaces. A professional can help you make an informed decision. If you use sealant, follow the manufacturer's instructions.
• It is advisable to follow the pesticide manufacturer's recommended strategy for subsequent cleaning of the apartment. Only they know how best to remove pesticide residues.

How to dispose of thrown away items and where to drain the water after cleaning?

After you use Clean House products, you don’t have to throw away all the items you used to clean up your home. But if in the process you did not use the household series of drugs for exterminating bed bugs “Clean House”, but professional means to combat bed bugs, then you should think about the following.

If you hire a company, they should manage the disposal. If not, you should find out the answers to the questions:

• Should mop pads go in the trash?
• Where to pour contaminated water after washing the floor?
• Is it appropriate to wash lightly soiled items?

Forms of release of the product

In addition to being released as a spray (aerosol), it is available in the following forms:

Powder

Its concentration of substances is lower than in other forms of release, so the consumption of the substance increases.
One of the disadvantages of the product is the inability to process vertical surfaces.

The advantage is the presence of piperonyl butoxide in the dust, which prolongs the action of toxic substances and helps in the fight against insect eggs and larvae.

Chalk

It comes in the form of a pencil, with which you need to apply 3-4 cm strokes in insect habitats. It also contains alpha-cypermethrin, which has a toxic effect.

Gel

This is a convenient product in the form of a syringe, which also helps against house ants. Its thick consistency allows you to apply precise dotted lines in the required places and on any surface - both vertical and horizontal. The activity of the drug lasts up to several months.

Preparatory stage of processing

Before treating your apartment with chalk against bedbugs, you need to perform several mandatory measures:

• do wet cleaning, thoroughly vacuuming all rooms to get rid of bedbug eggs as much as possible;
• free walls and baseboards from furniture and equipment;
• empty the house of all its inhabitants for a few days;
• isolate food and utensils;
• wash clothes, bedding, all household textiles in hot water and take them outside to air;
• treat mattresses with hot steam.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantage of the “Clean House” insecticide is its effectiveness, proven over a long time. It belongs to the fourth class of hazardous substances and is considered low-toxic.

It is also attractive due to its relatively low cost.

An aerosol is much more convenient than a powder, but the powder can boast a prolonged effect. The “Clean House” product can be used in any room - residential, commercial, in dachas and country houses. The product does not leave stains and is easy to remove with soapy water.

The disadvantages of the drug include its slightly unpleasant odor, which is felt for some time. Another disadvantage of the aerosol is its uselessness in the fight against insect larvae.

Features of the drug

The specificity of chalk is that it does not instantly kill bedbugs. After its use in the apartment, it is in the path of movement of insects. When the bloodsucker comes into contact with the substance of the chalk, it begins to eat into its integument, gradually poisoning the individual. The essence of the action of the chalk is the viral spread of the chemical among the bedbugs in contact with each other.

One chalk is enough to process 20-30 square meters of space. Lines should be drawn up to 4 cm wide.

Do crayons help against bedbugs? Judge for yourself - in the first week after treating a house with an insecticide, most of the bloodsuckers die. Then, thanks to a chain reaction of infecting each other, the remaining population of insects, along with their larvae, die in about 2 weeks.

Precautionary measures

Although the product has low toxicity, some precautions should be taken:

• there should be no people or pets in the room where processing takes place;
• You should wear thick gloves on your hands, and you should also wear clothes that completely cover your body. A respirator or medical mask and safety glasses are required;
• Windows must be open during processing;
• after treatment, the room must be washed and thoroughly ventilated;
• After use, wash your hands, face and body.

Impact on human health

If you follow all precautions, protect your skin, eyes and respiratory tract, there will be no poisoning.

The drug can harm your health only in the first hours of treatment, then the molecules disintegrate in the air and are harmless.

Environmental impact

You can’t just spray an aerosol into the air—it’s ineffective. “Clean House” products in any form of release have minimal harm to the environment - they are certified and labeled “Nature Product”. The tetramethrin contained quickly disintegrates in the air if it is not mixed with other chemicals.

Important! The safety radius is five meters.

Negative effects on humans

A “clean house” is relatively safe. However, if precautions are not taken, the poison can harm living beings (in particular, humans and pets).

Toxic effects on people occur when inhaling insecticide vapors or through dermal contact with it. It has been scientifically proven that there will be no serious consequences for a warm-blooded creature when touching the poison. The maximum is a skin rash that will go away quickly. But if it enters the stomach, a group C carcinogen, which is tetramethrin, can cause the following symptoms of poisoning:

• dizziness;
• headache;
• the appearance of an unpleasant taste in the mouth;
• blurred vision;
• vomit.

If one or more of the listed symptoms appears, the patient should get access to fresh air and take a sorbent. Even before the ambulance arrives, the drug will begin to act on toxins, break them down, and remove them from the body.

Instructions for use

The method of using the product depends on what form of release is chosen by the buyer - aerosol, powder, gel or chalk. Let's consider the general rules for applying and preparing the room for processing.

How to prepare the room?

The rules for preparing the premises are the same for the entire line of Clean House products:

• Dishes and food must be removed from the premises;
• All unnecessary things must be put in the closet;
• Furniture - move away from the walls;
• Mattresses should be raised;
• Bed linen and mattress covers - remove;
• remove the pillows to dry on the balcony;
• All carpets must be rolled up and removed from the premises;
• The curtains need to be removed;
• Clocks, posters, paintings should not hang on the walls.

How to apply insecticide correctly?

The method of applying the drug depends on its type:

• Aerosol. Shake the can well and start spraying. For each meter there are 5 seconds of treatment with the drug. They spray on places where insects accumulate, treat floors, ventilation, window sills, walls and furniture. A special nozzle should also be used to treat hard-to-reach cracks.
• Powder. The dust is diluted in water at the rate of 10 grams per liter of water, poured into a bottle with a spray bottle and the room is treated. After this, the container must be thrown away. Another option is to scatter on horizontal surfaces and wash off after a few days with soapy water. When treating with powder, special attention is paid to baseboards, where the powder should be left for a while. It is worth keeping pets away from them.
• Gel syringe. Thanks to special aromatic substances, insects will not be able to ignore this bait. The convenient shape of the syringe will allow you to apply precise dotted lines on the surface. The insects will die within 24 hours.
• Chalk. One product is enough for 20 sq.m. Before use, you need to remove part of the crayon from the polyethylene and, holding the other end in the package, draw several lines in places where insects accumulate.

What to do after processing the apartment?

After using the “Clean House” product, you should thoroughly wash the room, do wet cleaning and ventilate.

Attention! You can treat the surfaces with a water-soda solution. The clothes in which the person carried out the treatment must be washed. Hands and face - wash with soap.

If necessary, re-treatment is carried out after one to two weeks.

Where do bedbugs hide?

Bedbugs are inactive and are active mainly at night. That's why they settle near our resting place.

• We process cracks behind baseboards and in the floor
• Seams and places where wallpaper peels off
• The back side of carpets, paintings and photo frames
• Bed and upholstered furniture
• Joints, attachment points, seams, bottom and back wall
• Mattress, labels, zippers
• All bedside furniture, places under the window sill and heating panels
• Sockets and switches (de-energize)

For prevention, treat the frame of the entrance doors and ventilation shafts; perhaps bedbugs are running to you from your neighbors. After finishing, put the items in the wash, take a shower and rinse your mouth. If the product gets on your skin, wash with soap and water. When finished, leave the room for 2 - 3 hours; upon return, ventilate all rooms until the smell disappears completely. Wipe all contact surfaces (door handles, tables, chairs, etc.) with a soap solution; clean after 2-3 days. The presence of dead insects will indicate how well the pest control was carried out.

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Reviews of the “Clean House” product

• “We live in a hostel and constantly struggle with cockroaches. Since we had a baby, the use of chemicals has become impossible. The store recommended Clean House products. We used the aerosol and all the cockroaches disappeared.”
• “The neighbors warned that they would poison cockroaches, so I got scared and bought a “Clean House” chalk. I used it according to the instructions. I didn’t see a single cockroach running away from my neighbors in my apartment.”
• “I use a syringe gel and aerosol “Clean House”. All the cockroaches disappeared, I found dead ones under the refrigerator. Now I spray an aerosol as a preventative measure. I recommend this product to everyone!”

The “Clean House” line is a guarantee of peace of mind from insects in any room.
Everyone will choose a product according to their needs and wallet. The manufacturer offers convenient forms of using the drug - from a syringe to an aerosol. Safety, effectiveness and affordability explain why customers choose these products.

Adviсe

• You can get rid of newly hatched nymphs by boiling bed linen, ironing it and treating it with a steam generator.
• After the baiting of bedbugs is completed, the consequences in the form of nests remain in many places. Many try to remove them physically - by trampling them. The technique is certainly effective, but the best way to get rid of residual effects is to wash floors and other surfaces with a soap-salt solution.
• The incubation period for bedbug eggs is 2 weeks; after this period, re-treatment of the premises must be mandatory. Otherwise, a horde of bedbugs will attack the apartment again.

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Can I use bleach?

When you start cleaning your apartment after removing bedbugs using products from the “Clean House” series, pay attention to the information below.

Bleach may react with some pesticide chemicals. Reactions may result in more toxic chemicals, unexpected fumes, or other problems. If you have identified the specific product in question, ask the product manufacturer if bleach or detergent is recommended. Without proper information, avoid using bleach. Products containing sodium hypochlorite are bleaches.

How to use ventilation?

If the pesticide is dusty or may produce dust, try to minimize air movement. Turn off ventilation systems and close windows. Dry dust can be cleaned using wet methods to reduce its release into the air. However, adding moisture can cause chemical reactions. Consult a professional before getting wet with pesticide dust.

If the pesticide is a liquid, ventilation will be helpful. As air passes through the structure to the outside, there will be chemicals present in the air. In our case, if the drug of choice is the “Clean House” spray, ventilation will be a good addition to completing the tidying of the house.