A slow pass of dry steam kills every bed bug and egg it reaches in Placentia mattresses, couches and recliners. The vapor is so hot and dry that it can be worked deep into seams and cushion edges while the fabric stays nearly dry.
Where Steam Works Best
- Mattress seams, tufts and corners.
- Recliners, lift chairs, sofas and padded headboards.
- Hospital bed pads and wheelchair cushions.
- Car seats, strollers and bags too large for a dryer.
Commercial Steamers vs Home Steamers
A household steamer loses heat at the tip or leaves fabric wet. Our commercial machines keep the tip hot while we work slowly down each seam. Steam leaves no lasting effect once it cools, so in Placentia homes we always pair it with a second method.
- LocateWe find the spots where bugs are resting.
- SteamSeams, folds and joints get slow, overlapping passes.
- EncaseMattresses and box springs often go into sealed covers.
- Follow upWe add a second method and return later for anything the steam could not touch.
Steam in Placentia Homes
Steam fits Placentia homes where someone is healing in a recliner or hospital bed after a stay at UCI Health Placentia Linda, families with a baby who want nothing sprayed near the crib, and older upholstered pieces passed down in the family that should not be heated or sprayed.
Before We Steam
- Take off all sheets, pillowcases and covers and run them through the hottest wash and dry the fabric can take.
- Clear the floor around beds and chairs.
- Point out any leather, vinyl or antique fabric to your technician.
Steam Treatment Questions
Can you steam a recliner someone is recovering in?
Usually, yes. We steam the fabric, seams and padding and keep moisture away from any motor or wiring. Because steam leaves nothing behind, we treat the frame with a second method.
Is steam alone enough for one bedroom?
Almost never. Steam kills only what it touches, so we pair it with another method for the bed frame, the trim and the furniture near the bed.
What happens when you reach out: Bed Bug Control CA inspects and treats homes for bed bugs in California. We book an inspection at your Placentia home at a time that suits you. The written quote comes first, and treatment follows on your go-ahead.