Any bug or egg the steam touches dies on the spot. Technicians use dry steam, which runs extremely hot but carries very little moisture, so it works into mattress seams and cushion welts without soaking the fabric.
Best Places for Steam
- Mattress seams, buttons and piping.
- Couches, recliners and padded headboards.
- Car seats and children's car seats.
- Pet beds, drapes and fabric that cannot go in the dryer.
Why Use a Professional
Most home steamers cool down by the time steam leaves the tip, or they leave fabric wet. Pros use commercial units, work slowly along every seam and combine steam with another treatment, because steam leaves no lasting protection behind.
- LocateThe technician pinpoints where the bugs are hiding.
- TreatSeams, joints and folds get slow, steady passes.
- CoverMattresses and box springs are often sealed in encasements.
- PairSteam is combined with another method and a follow-up visit.
Steam in Walnut Creek Homes
Steam suits older residents with padded lift chairs or heirloom sofas that are hard to move, families who want no chemicals on a child's bed, and anyone who brought home a used couch from a yard sale. It is also a smart way to treat a secondhand piece before it comes through the door.
How to Get Ready
- Strip the beds and run the linens through a hot wash and dryer.
- Clear the floor space around beds and couches.
- Let the technician know about any delicate fabric.
Questions About Steam Treatment
Can steam handle the job by itself?
Rarely. It kills only what it touches, so it is normally paired with a method that also reaches walls, frames and the rest of the room.
Will steam damage my furniture?
Most fabrics tolerate dry steam well. Point out any leather, silk or antique pieces, and the technician will test a hidden spot first.
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