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

More and more often in recent years, problems with domestic parasites have arisen. And if earlier this was considered a problem of old houses and dormitories, now you can hear about it both from residents of new buildings and luxury housing. After all, insects don’t care where to live, the main thing is to be warm and fed, and their numbers are only increasing. But if you can still put up with neighbors like cockroaches in the kitchen and slowly exterminate them, then the bedbug is an insect that should be exterminated in the bud. After all, we, or rather our blood, act as food for him. The insecticide market is now saturated, but what should you choose? To be effective, safe and preferably not very expensive. In this article we will talk about such a line of remedies for crawling and flying insects as Clean House.

Chemical composition

calls it a new generation insecticide. This group includes poisons intended to kill insects - both flying and moving on the ground. The insecticide contains two pyrethroids.

1. Cypermethrin. A contact-intestinal substance that, when entering the body of an insect, paralyzes its muscle tissue. At first, the bug ceases to control its own movements, and after a short period of time it dies. The insecticide kills both nymphs (larvae) and mature individuals.
2. Tetramethrin. A contact substance also designed to combat various “household” insects, ranging from fleas and flies to bedbugs and moths. Upon contact with arthropods, they are instantly paralyzed.

Combining two representatives of the pyrethroid group into one drug leads to an increased effect, which can negatively affect fish and reptiles living in the house. Therefore, before starting baiting, it is necessary to remove the aquarium or terrarium from the apartment for a while.

Pyrethroids are synthetic analogues of pyrethrins. The latter are natural insecticides contained in some representatives of the flora. For example, in Dolmatian chamomile or chrysanthemums.

Description of active ingredients

Release forms

The effectiveness of the insecticide under discussion depends on several factors. First of all, it depends on the number of insects in the house and the extent of bedbug infestation. An important factor for achieving the best results is the competent choice of the form of the drug. There are four such forms in total:

• aerosol;
• dust;
• gel;
• spray.

Aerosol

Peculiarity. Aerosol “Clean House” for bedbugs is the most popular form of all existing ones. This is due to the ease of use of a bottle of household poison. The contents of the container do not need to be mixed with anything; you don’t have to worry about spilling it. Simply press the valve and spray onto potentially dangerous areas. A three-second spray is sufficient to treat one “square” area.

How to use

1. Remove the stopper from the bottle.
2. We direct to the area where the parasites were noticed.
3. Spray for a few seconds.
4. After 15 hours we repeat the procedure.

Cypermethrin in the aerosol contains 13%, and tetramethrin - 2.5%. Particles of poison entering the airspace become harmless to humans and warm-blooded animals within a couple of hours.

Dust

Peculiarity. Bedbug dust “Clean House” is a powder that has an unsightly gray color. It is designed to spread in places where bedbugs are concentrated. But, judging by user reviews, it has proven itself much better in the fight against cockroaches and moths. Due to the reduced concentration of active substances, compared to an aerosol, more powder has to be used. A 50-gram package is enough to treat half a standard room in an apartment.

How to use

1. We put on rubber gloves and a respirator.
2. We open the package with dust so as not to accidentally spill its contents.
3. Sprinkle powder on bedbug nests.
4. After three to four hours, we wash off the powder, having prepared a soap solution in advance to thoroughly wash the places where the dust was applied, as when working with poison in the form of chalk.

The dust contains 0.2% cypermethrin and 0.02% tetramethrin. However, the composition of the powder is supplemented with another component - piperonyl butoxide, the concentration of which is 10%. Having become part of the liquidation “trinity”, the substance significantly prolongs the effect of the two toxic components. This means that dust treatment can be done once and, as a rule, does not require repetition.

Spray

Peculiarity. Clean House Bed Bed Spray is a relatively new form of insecticide. It differs from an aerosol by the same pressure inside and outside the bottle. While for aerosol these indicators are different. In addition, the latter sprays larger particles - approximately 5 microns, while aerosol particles are about 2-3 microns in size.

How to use

1. We remove the limiter.
2. We spray a few times to the side to bleed out the air.
3. We aim the nozzle at the parasites and spray their habitats.
4. If necessary, pour the contents of the bottle into a garden sprayer and work with it.

It is believed that liquid preparations in the fight against bedbugs are more effective than “Clean House” powder for bedbugs. Therefore, if you have dust in the house, you can prepare the spray yourself. To do this, you need to dissolve 5 g of dry substance in 0.5 liters of water, pour it into a sprayer, and carry out the treatment in a well-known way.

Gel

Peculiarity. Gel “Clean House” is found on the shelves of supermarkets and hardware stores less often than other forms of poison. However, this particular form is considered one of the most promising. First of all, due to low toxicity. At the time of treating the house, the family does not have to leave their home walls at all - even pets can stay inside (provided that you prevent them from coming into contact with the insecticide). The person doing pest control only needs to wear rubber gloves and a respirator. Protective clothing is not required.

How to use

1. Apply a thin layer of gel to the areas where bedbug nests are concentrated.
2. Leave it for two weeks.
3. After the specified time period, completely rinse off the remaining product with water.
4. Apply a new portion of gel.

Chalk

This form of insecticide has been very popular for a long time. The easy-to-use clean house chalk does not have any sharp or unpleasant odors, does not require any preparatory procedures, you just need to apply it on the surface in the form of lines. The composition contains components such as gypsum and chalk, thanks to which the poison is fixed and adheres to any surface.

The action of the pesticide is similar to the previous ones, the result is noticeable already on the 3rd day. The mechanism is as follows: a cockroach, running along a drawn line, gets dirty in a pesticide. In addition to the fact that the poison begins to affect the cockroach itself, it, carrying it on itself, infects other individuals.

It is better to draw thick lines, which will provide greater efficiency. The active substance alpha-cypermethrin is most effective within 2 days, so the lines need to be updated. The following advantages are highlighted:

• Easy application;
• Minimal toxicity;
• Low price.

The disadvantages of this form of release are also noted. Since chalk is white, it is very noticeable on the surface. The disadvantages include a short-lived effect after application, so the procedure will need to be repeated regularly. If you study consumer reviews, you should note the low efficiency in case of severe contamination of the premises.

Preparatory stage

Despite the fact that liquid and dry forms of insecticide are used differently (dust is not applied to vertical surfaces), the preparatory stage, regardless of the chosen form, is always the same, consisting of five steps.

1. Cleaning. Before the liquidation operation begins, the apartment must be thoroughly cleaned. The floor should be washed with a damp cloth soaked in clean water, without adding chemicals. The dust needs to be wiped off and the carpets need to be vacuumed.
2. Clearing the premises. It is advisable that all warm-blooded creatures, including household members, leave the apartment. Only the “exterminator” should remain in it. If fish or reptiles live in the house, and it is not possible to remove the terrarium or aquarium, these objects should be covered with something on top.
3. Removal of bed linen. Sheets, pillows, blankets and mattresses must also leave the house. Send them to the balcony or to a bench in the yard. The fabric tends to absorb insecticides that are sprayed or thrown, which then come into contact with your body.
4. Isolation of products. Food should not come into contact with poison. Therefore, at the time of spraying the aerosol or spray, it must either be eaten or sent to the refrigerator.
5. Moving furniture away. Cabinet and upholstered furniture must be moved away from the wall. The back surfaces must be processed. Perhaps a nest of bedbugs has already appeared on one of them, or will appear in the near future if you ignore this requirement.

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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Advantages and disadvantages of the drug

There are many ways to get rid of bed bugs. But not everyone can be trusted. Ultrasonic repellers, for example, have long proven their uselessness. They repel mosquitoes, but in the case of bedbugs their effect is useless. The reason is simple: blood-sucking arthropods do not communicate with ultrasound, which means they cannot hear the signal coming from the device. Various traps also have no different effect: they catch only a tiny part of the population. “Clean House” preparations are much more effective, but they are not without their drawbacks. The table will tell you about the pros and cons of the product.

Table - Advantages and disadvantages of the “Clean House” insecticide

The product will definitely not help in the fight against bedbugs if the room is infested with them. In this case, you need to take drastic measures. For example, resort to the services of SES. The remedy for bedbugs “Clean House” helps when blood-sucking parasites have just appeared in the apartment.

Gel

A universal product that has a number of advantages:

• Easy to use;
• High efficiency;
• Prolonged action;
• Has no smell.

This release form is a syringe filled with a pesticide. Applies very conveniently in the form of a dotted line. The amount of gel applied depends on the cockroach infestation of the room. The composition contains additives that attract insects, and they eat them with great pleasure. In addition, Prussians get dirty in the gel and transfer it to their nests, passing it on to other individuals.

Unlike spray and dust, gel does not have a quick effect. Also, according to reviews, there is poor effectiveness for large colonies. But as a preventive measure, this form is simply irreplaceable. After all, the effect lasts for 2 months after application.

Apply to clean surfaces after general cleaning. You need to pay attention to the places where the Prussians have been spotted and where they may appear. The more surfaces that are treated, the higher the chances that pests will get into the poison.

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.

Let's sum it up

Of course, the product has earned its popularity due to its effectiveness and good results when used at home. But you always need to take into account two accompanying factors: effectiveness and safety. After all, products that are capable of fighting a large number of cockroaches are dangerous for humans and animals. And those that are minimally hazardous to health are ineffective against severe infections.

If you do use strong pesticides, be sure to follow safety precautions and strictly follow the instructions. Remember that you can always contact specialized services, which will allow you to avoid contact with poisons and get a positive result.

Price

Affordable price is one of the most important advantages of the brand of household poison under discussion. The cost of different forms of insecticide release is reflected in the table (data as of January 2022).

Table - Cost of Clean House products

All products from the “Clean House” line against bedbugs contain chamomile extract, which enhances the effect of the pyrethroid tandem. During the pest control period, it is better to take small children away from home for a few days. It should also be noted that tetramethrin and cypermethrin are extremely toxic to creatures inhabiting bodies of water, both natural and artificial. Therefore, they should be used with extreme caution near water.

Before starting disinfestation, you must read the instructions for using “Clean House” against bedbugs from beginning to end. Not only the final result depends on this, but also the safety of you and your loved ones.

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Analogs from other manufacturers

Imported and domestic dusts are available for sale. They differ in price and active ingredients, but the operating principle is identical. Effective means:

• Phenaxin;
• Absolute;
• Tornado;
• Ecokiller;
• Fas-Double.

The average price of analogues is 50 rubles.

Dust Clean House is more suitable for treating entrances, basements, non-residential apartments, since it remains visible on the surface, there is a possibility of the powder on the body of cockroaches being transferred to the table and food. In apartments, gel baits and traps are more often used.

How to properly prepare the room?

The result of your actions depends on proper preparation of the premises for disinfestation. It is necessary to treat all the secluded places of your apartment and special attention should be paid to sleeping places.

1. Be sure to move all furniture away from the walls. These are tables, cabinets and various cabinets. It is behind them that bedbugs hide.
2. Take apart all the unnecessary things that are lying near your walls. They can hide bedbug colonies from your view.


The photo shows the treatment of the room

3. If you still have old carpets on your walls, be sure to remove them and check the back surface. Bed bugs love to lay their eggs there.
4. Disassemble all sofas so that the wooden frame is accessible. Bedbugs very often settle there.

If you use powder to treat a room, it is better to first dilute it in 1 liter of water. The concentration of the powder should be quite high.