Prepare Your Home for Heat Treatment
Everything you need to know before your professional heat treatment. Follow our straightforward instructions to help make your treatment safe, effective and properly organised.
Bed Bugs • Clothes Moths • Carpet BeetlesSelect Your Type of Treatment
Choose the pest being treated to display the preparation instructions specific to your property. The general safety guidance further down applies to all treatments.
Bed Bug Heat Treatment Preparation
- Make beds, mattresses, bed frames and bedside furniture accessible.
- Clear excessive clutter from bedrooms and other treatment areas.
- Do not move potentially infested clothing or bedding into untreated rooms.
- Do not discard mattresses or furniture without discussing this with us.
- Tell us about previous insecticide or powder treatments.
- Do not dismantle beds or empty furniture unless instructed by our technician.
Clothes Moth Heat Treatment Preparation
- Identify affected wardrobes, drawers, carpets, rugs and storage areas.
- Make wardrobes and carpet edges accessible.
- Keep potentially infested clothing separate from unaffected clothing.
- Do not move loose infested textiles into another property.
- Tell us about valuable wool, silk, fur, leather and other delicate fabrics.
- Follow our instructions for clothing that requires separate treatment.
Carpet Beetle Heat Treatment Preparation
- Make carpet edges and skirting boards accessible.
- Clear access beneath beds and furniture.
- Identify affected rugs, clothing and stored textiles.
- Tell us about inaccessible voids or suspected sources of infestation.
- Do not move potentially infested belongings to untreated areas.
- Identify delicate belongings that may not tolerate high temperatures.
Items to Remove or Check Before Treatment
Aerosols, gas canisters, pressurised containers and other hazardous materials must not remain in areas exposed to treatment temperatures. Contact us before your appointment if you are unsure about an item.
Remove Before Treatment
- Aerosol sprays and deodorants
- Gas canisters and lighters
- Pressurised containers
- Medicines and medical supplies
- Candles and wax products
- Heat-sensitive cosmetics
- Plants and living organisms
- Food that may spoil or melt
Electronics and Valuables
- Televisions and monitors
- Computers and laptops
- Power banks and batteries
- Gaming consoles
- Musical instruments
- Photographs and artwork
- Vinyl records and discs
- Irreplaceable valuables
Discuss these items with us before deciding whether they should remain.
Furniture and Fittings
- Laminated furniture
- MDF furniture
- Veneered surfaces
- UPVC fittings
- Plastic blinds and rails
- Glued joints and adhesives
- Heat-sensitive flooring
Heat can cause warping, peeling, delamination or other damage. Please identify concerns beforehand.
Getting Your Property Ready
Clear Access
Ensure safe access around beds, furniture, wardrobes and affected areas. Avoid large piles of belongings that prevent heat circulation.
Parking and Equipment
Arrange suitable nearby parking. Our technician needs safe access for heaters, ducting and monitoring equipment.
People and Pets
The property must remain unoccupied during treatment. Arrange for all occupants and pets to stay elsewhere until authorised re-entry.
Your Preparation Checklist
Tick each item as you complete it. Your progress will be remembered on this device.
If you cannot complete an item, please tell us in the confirmation form below.
On the Day of Your Heat Treatment
1. Initial Inspection
We check the property, preparation, treatment areas and any potential safety concerns.
2. Heat Treatment
Professional heating equipment raises temperatures in treatment areas. Sensors help us monitor conditions throughout the process.
3. Completion
We explain cooling, safe re-entry, aftercare and any follow-up requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I empty wardrobes and drawers?
Not necessarily. Preparation depends on the infestation and treatment plan. Please follow our instructions rather than moving everything into one room.
Can televisions and computers stay?
Some electronics may be damaged by high temperatures. Please discuss these items with us before treatment.
Will heat damage laminated furniture?
It can. Laminates, MDF, veneers and adhesives may warp, peel or separate. Please tell us about vulnerable items.
Do I need to throw away my mattress?
Usually not. Please speak to us before disposing of mattresses or other furniture.
Can I stay in the property?
No. People and pets must remain outside during treatment until the technician authorises re-entry.
What if I cannot complete the preparation?
Please tell us before your appointment. We can discuss any problems and advise on the next steps.
Confirm Your Heat Treatment Preparation
Please complete the form below to confirm your preparation and tell us about any outstanding questions or concerns.