Checking Used Furniture in Rockford IL for Germs and Infestations


Before you buy a used furniture inRockford IL, remember that just because it may look nice on the outside, doesn’t mean it is on the inside. It’s best to inspect used furniture before buying to avoid pest infestation in your home. By taking the right precautions when inspecting, you won’t have to miss out on buying inexpensive furniture and avoid calling an exterminator.

To help you save money on furniture costs and keep your house pest-free, we have tips on where to look for hidden pests and how to identify them in second hand furniture.

Before you buy a piece of furniture at a yard sale or anywhere else, try to avoid choosing anything upholstered. The truth is, you probably won’t notice if your furniture is infected by bed bugs as the person selling it would have steam cleaned it most of the times but bed bugs are quite difficult to eradicate and with upholstered furniture, it is certain that they are still alive in there and it’s just a matter of time before you see the signs of infestation.

So the next time you decide to buy used furniture, a good tip would be to choose a chair or barstool because bed bugs are most likely to set up fort on a bed or couch.

If you want to be on the safe side, but still not 100% safe, that’s how adaptable bed bugs are, pick furniture made of solid materials and has a simple design. Bed bugs are quite stealthy and indestructible, and can survive on the oddest of surfaces, such as pleats and seams of lampshades. Bed bugs are one problem, but when choosing wooden furniture, keep an eye out for termites. According to Orkin, signs of termites in your furniture include caved-in wood and visible mazes.

You’ll need white latex gloves, a flashlight and a white sheet with you when inspecting the furniture. Place your furniture on the white sheet to help see bed bugs if they fall on the sheet.

Using a credit card or gloved hand, run the edge of your card or finger over any creases or cracks on the furniture’s surface. Keep watching for signs of bed bugs on your gloves or the white sheet with the magnifying glass. Signs will either be the actual bed bugs, feces or old skin. Use your flashlight to thoroughly inspect any hidden or dark areas of the furniture. Bed bugs are usually hiding, so look in the creases where they aren’t visible. Remember, bed bugs don’t only live in beds and couches. They can reside in the nails and screw holes on the backside of framed pictures. And even underneath loose paint on the frame.


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