How long after 2nd PCO treatment should I wait to clean everything?

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How long after 2nd PCO treatment should I wait to clean everything?

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tinyvampire

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Posted 1 month ago
Sun Oct 11 2009 15:18:03
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hi folks:

man, this blog is truly an oasis in the dark, DE dusty hovel that my home has become...

we had one spraying treatment thursday, and are getting the second one this coming thursday.

in the meanwhile, my hubs and i are still itching (he's itching more now than he was before), and i found a live bug on the wall this morning (around 4am...).

we're spraying alcohol on the bedframe and wiping down the chairs we sit in frequently with Murphy's Oil Soap...i really hope we'll get some sleep tonight.

should we *not* be using Murphy's yet, because we want the bugs to walk through the residual? when is it appropriate to use such *contact killers* as rubbing alcohol and Murphy's
---particularly after PCO treatment? how long should you wait to treat cracks, etc., and wash everything down?

thanks,
-tinyv
buggyinsocal

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Posted 1 month ago
Sun Oct 11 2009 15:39:51
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You should contact your PCO for specific directions about what kinds of cleaning activities are supportive of the chemical treatment and which aren't.

Even mopping floors (with things other than Murphy's or Murphy's) and spraying the bed frame with alcohol may make your PCO's treatment less effective. That's why the FAQ on choosing a PCO suggests that at the time of treatment you ask the PCO what you can do to support treatment.

Only your PCO knows exactly what chemicals have been applied where in your home; your PCO is your best resource for that information.
tinyvampire

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Posted 1 month ago
Sun Oct 11 2009 16:45:19
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thanx, buggyinsocal!

-tinyv