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Hey there,
You know that New Year moment where you swear you’re a changed person…
New planner.
New supplements.
New routines.
New you.
And then, within a week, something tiny shows up and starts feeding on the whole vibe.
Welcome to the unglamorous side of “new year, new you”:
Fleas.
Yes—the fleas. The original freeloaders.
They don’t care about your vision board. They care about three things: warmth, movement, and a place to hide while you’re busy reinventing yourself.
Fleas are professional hitchikers
They don’t need a messy house. They need a warm-blooded ride (pets, wildlife, sometimes you) and a soft landing zone (carpet, couch seams, pet bedding). A few adult fleas on your cat or dog can turn into a whole situation because:
Eggs fall off into carpets, couch seams, baseboards, and pet bedding
Larvae hide in dust and debris (they’re tiny introverts)
Pupae can “wait it out” and hatch when they sense vibration—aka: you finally cleaned and now they’re motivated
Fun(ish) facts
Fleas can jump ridiculously far for their size (gymnast energy, no discipline).
They’re built for stealth: flat bodies, quick movement, and a talent for vanishing the second you grab the flashlight.
And if you’ve been traveling, hosting, boarding pets, or coming home from family houses with “a lot of throw blankets”? Congrats. Fleas love a holiday season.
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Home Tip
If fleas are part of your reality (or you just want to prevent the surprise sequel), the winning combo is simple:
Treat the pet (vet-grade prevention beats guesswork—especially if you’re already seeing bites)
Treat the environment: vacuum like you mean it (carpet edges, couch cracks, baseboards), then empty the canister/bag outside
Wash soft stuff: pet bedding, blankets, slipcovers—hot if the fabric allows
Think in weeks, not days: flea life cycles are why people think “nothing works” after 48 hours
—Gabi & Bea