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Old 07-05-2015, 09:20 PM   #8
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Default Re: Aargh! A moth!

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Originally Posted by MikeK View Post
TTo kill the eggs you need to heat everything to 65C (150F). That will denature critical enzymes within the egg. Start by vacuuming first in all crevices and the underside of cushions, as 90% of the eggs will be picked up that way. A really hot commercial fabric steamer will kill any remaining eggs. You need to get the heat deep into the under-padding, as some of the eggs may have worked their way down through the fabric pores.
Thanks for all the information! I have a steamer I can use, but is there a risk of shrinking the fabric? It's not just the seats I have to worry about, but also the fabric-covered interior panels.

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