Vacuum Ants Out of Carpet in 4 Steps
Can you vacuum ants out of a carpet? The short answer is yes. Vacuuming is one of many effective methods that homeowners use to address ant infestations in their carpets. Follow our easy four-step process to learn how to vacuum ants out of your carpet.
Yield: 1 clean carpet
Cost: $0.25
Equipment
- 1 Vacuum cleaner with a flexible ridged hose
- 1 Sealed plastic bag for disposal
Materials
- 1 portion ground cinnamon or peppermint oil, optional
Instructions
- Turn on the vacuum cleaner and start working on the area with the highest concentration of ants.
- Continue vacuuming as you move around all the other areas of the carpet. Once the ants are trapped in the vacuum’s built-in bag, it’s time to dispose of them.
- The disposal process involves applying an insect repellant to a sealed plastic bag. You can use things like ground cinnamon or peppermint oil, the exact quantity depends on how many ants you are dealing with.If your vacuum cleaner comes with disposable vacuum bags, skip the insect repellant application step and throw the entire vacuum bag into the plastic one.
- Empty the vacuum bag’s contents into that plastic bag and throw it away in the trash can outside your house.
Notes
I also include a review of alternative cleaning methods and share valuable tips for preventing ants from getting into your carpet in the first place.
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