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Do I need to tell people my home has fleas? Why you shouldn't feel embarrassed for having fleas
- By Ellie
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- December 15, 2025
- 3 MIN READ
Being struck by a flea infestation isn’t something to be embarrassed about. It’s normal if you have pets and doesn’t mean you’re unhygienic. It only means your pet is unprotected. Scroll to find out the do’s and don’ts of having fleas, and how to kill them for good!
Do I need to tell people I have fleas?
First of all, YOU don’t have fleas. Your home and your pet does. They can hop onto you via your hair or your clothes but they won’t stick around.
We’d advise on telling anyone that plans to visit your home or interact with your pet that you have fleas. This is because fleas can hop onto anything that provides them with a blood meal (i.e. humans or pets). Fleas can jump about 30cm so try to keep your distance where you can.
How do I tell people I have fleas?
There is a stigma that suggests fleas = poor hygiene but this isn’t the case and sometimes they are too difficult to avoid. We’d recommend telling people straight up that your home is infested with fleas and it might take a few weeks to get rid of them. Being honest with others is the best approach to keep them safe.
To reassure people (and maybe to ease any feelings of humiliation), tell people you are treating your home and pet which will kill all the fleas for good. Need some help with this? Get Rid Of Fleas with the Itch Flea Eradication Kit, our proven method to eliminate them! It’s got everything you need to get rid of fleas fast, delivered to your door with overnight shipping. An effective flea killer, no prescription needed.
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What’s the fastest way to get rid of fleas?
If you do feel slightly embarrassed about having fleas, let’s try and get rid of them quick as possible. Removing fleas isn’t a one step process and voila. It will take time and effective flea killers. Here are the 3 main steps you should stick to if you are trying to remove fleas, fast!
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Treat your pet.
Your pet is the source of your flea problem. Tackle this and you’re on your way to a flea-free home. One dose of flea treatment on your pet won’t be enough to fight a full blown flea infestation. Use regular treatment every month to completely get rid of fleas and stop them from coming back. A monthly flea subscription with Itch Flea Treatment for Cats and Itch Flea Treatment for Dogs makes protecting your pet easy and affordable.
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Clean your home.
After treating your pet, it’s crucial to kick starting the cleaning process. This will be an ongoing routine for you whilst you have fleas so don’t be surprised if you find yourself hoovering daily. Click here for a full guide on how to clean your home from fleas.
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Treat your home.
Once your pet brings fleas into the house, it’s a tough challenge trying to get rid of them. The fleas will hop off your pet and nestle in your carpets, floorboards and other hard to reach places. It’s important to treat your home with a flea treatment that is designed to kill fleas and flea eggs in your home, such as Itch Flea House Spray for Homes. By applying flea treatment to both your home and your pet, you stop them giving them a meal to eat (i.e. biting your pet) and make it impossible for them to breed (i.e. lay eggs in your home).
It’s not your fault if you get fleas
We totally understand the frustration of a flea infestation and the emotions that come with it. Our team of flea experts are on hand to support you. We can offer guidance and treatment advice to help you get a proper hold on your flea infestation and feel back in control.
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