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The many wonders of vinegar

by on May 3, 2012

Pest control specialists say vinegar is a common household item and there is likely to be a bottle lying around your home somewhere, even if you didn’t know it was there. Most people buy vinegar for one specific purpose but don’t need a whole lot of it, thus creating a huge amount of leftover vinegar with no purpose. So, what can you do with all that leftover vinegar? Turns out, quite a bit according to pest control experts!

Here are some great ways pest control experts say you can utilize your extra vinegar and get some cleaning done at the same time!

Got the washing machine blues? Add two cups of white vinegar to a normal cycle set to warm. In order to get the full cleaning effect, make sure you do not have clothes in the washer. Pest control agents say this will get rid of any stale water smells and help eliminate the crud that has built up throughout many washes.

Looking for an all-natural way to clean your rusty, lime-crusted tea pots or stained coffee pots? Pull out that bottle of vinegar and pour a half a cup into the tea kettle or coffee pot along with a healthy dose of hot water. Pest control specialists say you should allow the mixture to do its magic for a half day then brush out any deposits that have come loose and rinse thoroughly with water.

If it’s good enough for your coffee pot, then surely vinegar is good enough to eliminate those tough stains in your bathtub, washbasin or sink. Add some cooking salt to the mixture and scrub onto the offending surface and watch stains disappear!

Next time you are looking for a more au natural method to do some basic house cleaning, pest control technicians recommend just putting your trust in the tried and true method of vinegar!

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Bed bugs were prevalent during the 1940s and 1950s, but for whatever reason, found themselves in decline for several decades. Unfortunately they are making a comeback and in a serious way. Homes, hotels, dorms and hospitals are all places to be on the lookout for bed bugs.

If you aren’t familiar with these bugs, let us help you get to know them.

  • Many people don’t know they have bed bugs. They are small, flat, wingless bugs with six legs.
  • According to Des Moines Pest Control experts, bed bugs like to hide in small crevices and are likely to be found within the seams of your mattress.
  • Bed bug bites are hard to differentiate from other bites, but their signature is leaving their bites in straight lines rather than here and there all over your body.
  • Bed bugs will appear reddish in color after biting a human or an animal because it is filled with blood.
  • Bed bugs are a difficult insect to get rid of, especially without professional Des Moines Pest Control help. However, many Des Moines Pest Control companies now use heat treatment to wipe out bugs that normally wouldn’t be able to be accessed with chemical treatments.
  • Wash bedding in hot water and dry on high heat to kill bed bugs.
  • Furniture should be vacuumed regularly, as well as cracks and crevices in the wall (especially in the bedroom).
  • Because bed bugs are commonly found in hotels and suitcases, protect your belongings by placing your suitcase or bag in a large plastic bag while in the hotel. Be sure to shake out all your belongings before checking out.

If you think you might be plagued with bed bugs, call your local Des Moines Pest Control agents for professional help.

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