- 1). Slice two lemons into eight wedges each with a sharp knife. Choose lemons that are ripe and slightly firm.
- 2). Pour 2 gallons water into a large cooking pot. Bring the water to a boil over high heat and add 1 cup hydrogen peroxide, 1/4 cup tea tree oil, 1 tsp. lavender essential oil and the lemon wedges to the pot.
- 3). Stir the ingredients until they are well incorporated. Allow the mixture to boil on high for an additional five minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4). Remove the pot from the heat, set it on the kitchen counter and allow it to steep for at least eight hours. Cover the pot with a piece of cheese cloth to protect it from dust and insects.
- 5). Pour the mixture into a plastic bucket and keep an unwanted plastic cup on-hand.
- 6). Set your pet into the bathtub. Use a treat or a cheese cube to help lure the pet into the bathtub.
- 7). Scoop a cup of the mixture from the bucket and pour it over your pet. Be careful to avoid your pet's eyes, nose and mouth.
- 8). Continue to scoop and pour the mixture over your pet until you have used all of the mixture. Work the mixture into the pet's fur with your hands.
- 9). Brush your pet with a flea comb. This will remove any remaining fleas and their eggs from your pet's coat.
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Rinse away the mixture with warm water. Do not allow the mixture to remain on your pet's fur as the hydrogen peroxide may slightly lighten the coat's coloring. - 11
Towel-dry your pet and place it into a warm, dry area to finish drying. If your pet will allow it, use a blow dryer to speed up the process. - 12
Repeat treating your pet with the hydrogen peroxide flea dip once a week.
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