Apply Diatomaceous Earth To Carpet. Apply dry diatomaceous earth quickly for smaller areas. Apply diatomaceous earth directly to your pet s coat making sure to avoid its eyes and dust it over bedding carpeting and any other areas your pet spends time. It can even be applied to your pet s bed to keep these pests away.
Just follow our five simple steps below for a fresher smelling carpet. For another precise method you can use a paintbrush to work the diatomaceous earth into a specific area.
The porous nature of diatomaceous earth is great for removing odors from the carpet and making your home more pleasant.
To apply diatomaceous earth which comes as a powdery dust use a feather duster or paint brush to apply an even barely visible layer of dust around the edge of your carpet. For another precise method you can use a paintbrush to work the diatomaceous earth into a specific area. High temperatures over about 130 degrees fahrenheit will kill the bed bugs. Apply dry diatomaceous earth quickly for smaller areas.