I'm moving into a new rental and want to make sure it's thoroughly cleaned before I settle in. I'm considering using cockroach bombs, specifically the 'Mortein Kill & Protect Control Bombs for Crawling Insects,' since they've worked well for me in the past. I have a couple of questions: Should I set off the fumigation bombs before or after I do a deep clean? If I bomb before cleaning, will my cleaning products (like bleach and ammonia) interfere with the chemicals from the bombs? And should I have any furniture in the house during the fumigation for it to be effective? I'd appreciate any advice! Thanks!
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I’ve dealt with this before, and honestly, bombing first is the way to go. We had a heavy cockroach problem in our rental, and we bombed twice before we moved in. Most of the dead bugs were already there when we started cleaning, so it saved us a lot of hassle! Just remember to take care of all the ventilation after the bombing, too.
If you're trying to deal with a cockroach problem, it's usually best to use the bombs before deep cleaning. That way, you give the buggers a chance to walk through the poison. Remember, though, that the cleaning products could potentially wash away some of the chemical effects, so it's a bit of a fine balance. Make sure to keep windows and doors closed for a couple of days after the bombing to let it work.
Just a heads up: those bombing methods won't completely eliminate the problem, especially if the whole building has roaches. You might want to consider diatomaceous earth as a more sustainable option. It’s great for dusting around entry points and works well against a variety of pests—including bed bugs! It could be better in the long run if you're serious about pest control.
Exactly! I went through this before and found that doing the bomb first made cleaning up afterward a lot easier—less chance of accidental inhalation too.