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persephone86
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Posted 2 months ago
Fri Jan 8 2010 13:05:00
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I just had my first spray this week, which seems to be working. No bites on the couch last night! ::knock on wood:: And I have a second spray scheduled for two weeks from now. I am looking of course at the long term and know that I should invest in a steamer. I don't have a large budget, but can anyone recommend a fairly priced, yet reliable steamer that will aid in zapping these little monsters?
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buggyinsocal
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Posted 2 months ago
Fri Jan 8 2010 13:12:46
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If I had it to do over again, I'd invest in a Packtite (Assuming you're in the US ) instead of a steamer. My steamer sits uselessly in a closet.
A Packtite can treat all the items a steamer can (and a few it can't) and can be used to decontaminate luggage, bags, coats, shoes, and so on that might have been exposed elsewhere.
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persephone86
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Posted 2 months ago
Fri Jan 8 2010 13:19:01
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Oh, I have the Packtite and have been baking everything it will hold! I love that thing! But I am thinking of it more along the lines of something for the nooks and crannies in furniture, along my baseboards, etc.
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cilecto
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Posted 2 months ago
Fri Jan 8 2010 14:16:12
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Your steaming of cracks might interfere with the applied chems. Be careful.
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wchicago
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Posted 2 months ago
Fri Jan 8 2010 14:35:12
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hi persephone
i love my vapormore - since you're in chicago <?> if you wanted to come see it before you buy, pm me. also clark-devon hardware rentsout whitw wing steamers if you don't want to buy one. good luck! -
persephone86
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Fri Jan 8 2010 15:16:14
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Thanks wchicago! I will definitely look the Vapormore online and into Clark-Devon Hardware as well. I know exactly where they are. And I was planning on using the steamer as part of my maintenance after my second spray and only after the PCO says I can steam and vacuum without doing any damage to the chemicals he sprayed. He said I was already being very proactive with all of my efforts and that my infestation was small. Whew! I just want to keep up the good work! :)
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And wchicago, I just added your tip about Chicago White Wing rentals to the FAQ. Thanks!
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persephone86
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Posted 2 months ago
Sat Jan 9 2010 15:20:53
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Thanks for the great advice guys and the link to the FAQ section. I hadn't been able to find it.
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