How can I get rid of fleas without using expensive chemicals

It is not easy to get rid of fleas. Someone brought them home in camping gear, and they got in the rug, then on the pets, and it was a vicious cycle. The fleas were biting the people, too, before we realized the problem.

We had to treat the animals with a veterinarian-prescribed Seresto flea collar, and vacuum and treat the rugs with flea killer. We also had to vacuum all the couches, etc., then after vacuuming, throw the vacuum bag out. So stock up on vacuum bags. We ended up using sprays, "insecticide bombing" the house (which means you have to leave, taking the pets with you, for a couple of hours), and having to discard the throw rugs, and seal the camping gear up in plastic and banish it outside. We also had to remove all the sheets/blankets from the beds, place in plastic bags until we could get it all washed, then wash most of the bedding (cat jumps up on furniture all over the house). To be safe, we left all the clean washed stuff in clear plastic bags for a while. We also had to invest in bug-proof mattress/box spring/pillow covers.

A few weeks later, we had to do much of it all over again, because any leftover flea eggs hatched. But this time, the pets were not a vector for them, because of the flea collars. So it was a little easier the second time. Read up on this on the 'net before you start, or ask your vet for an informational flyer.

good old inexpensive table salt did the trick for me sprinkle it on every floor in your home especially in cracks which is where they /fleas lay their eggs the salt breaks down their outer shell and is the only thing that can break down the outer layer of the eggs it's messy and calls for a lot of vacuuming but it works

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Food grade diatomaceous earth, won't animals or humans. Look it up.

I used dish soap. In areas where they are put a small lamp with 25 watt bulb. Cover shade top so light is directed down.

Put smallish dish with water and few drops dish soap. Leave area dark so light and warmth attract fleas. I have done this several times and always works. Takes time and patience. Good luck.

Diatomaceous earth or cimexa dust. Safe for humans and pets. Follow the directions carefully.

regular table salt. just shake it eveywhere - carpets, furniture including under cushions, in creases, etc., bare floors, any place fleas might get. Vacuum it all up after 48 hours & repeat. Wash all pet bedding in hot water & dry on high heat. After vacuuming, resalt (not as heavily) & leave, changing out every 4 - 6 weeks. Depending on degree of infestation, this kills fleas & eggs. Leaving salt in carpets and entryways to the home helps prevent fleas being brought back in.

Diamateous Earth use the human grade

When brought how my 2 infested kittens, I got fleas.... and here is what I learned. Vet recommended to sprinkle borax (as in 20 Mule Team Laundry Borax) on the carpets and furniture, leave for 3 hours and then vacuum up, dispose of vacuum bag/container in trash immediately. I put mine in a glass jar and poked lots of holes in the lid to make a shaker. Vet says safe for pets and humans. Repeat in 9 days (hatching cycle)

Then I also lay folded towels down for kitty to lay on, and shake those out daily.

Call vet and get capstar for your cat, kills all fleas in one dose.

Then if your cat can tolerate use Frontline or Advantage flea drops monthly. Mine can't tolerate it, so I give her baths. I also use food grade diatomaceous earth in a shaker bottle on my long-hair cat brushing it into her fur when its flea season as needed (every 4 days avg.). Vacuum daily, get under furniture, and around the edges of the room. I also use flea traps in each room... https://www.amazon.com/Victor-M230-Ultimate-Refill-combo/dp/B01MXQ4DD1/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1506039447&sr=8-4&keywords=flea+traps+for+inside+your+home these will catch all kinds of bugs in your home including spiders. They have no chemicals, just sticky pads.