Dogs are not the only ones who should be concerned about fleas. Infestations occur throughout the home and people often waste money on pet treatments that do not attack the entire problem. Ridding your pet of fleas is only the first step in treating your flea infestation. You must then turn your attention to the surfaces in your home. 
Locate the source.
Once your pet visits the vet for a proper flea treatment, you can then begin the process of controlling a flea infestation. Finding the source of the infestation can be difficult to locate and a pest control expert can assist in locating the epicenter of the problem. You will never successfully eliminate fleas until you find the source of the infestation.
Deep clean the house.
The next step is to shampoo or vacuum all carpets, upholstery and furniture. Wash bed linens and towels in hot water to kill the fleas. Pay special attention to the nooks and crannies where fleas frequently hide. A quick, surface level clean is not enough to wipe out the fleas. The very small size of fleas makes it easy for them to hide in tiny nooks and crannies of surfaces.
Check for flea eggs.
A flea infestation can spiral out of control because of their breeding abilities. Fleas will lay eggs on any available surface. Even if you no longer see an adult flea it does not mean that the next generation of fleas is not lurking beneath the surface, ready to reemerge.
Call a pest control expert.
Even if you follow all the do-it-yourself methods of flea extermination, you will never be certain they are gone until you call a pest control expert. All too often homeowners miss a spot, the cycle begins again, and more money is wasted on treatments. A comprehensive treatment plan is required and only a pest control specialist can administer such a plan.
Start fresh without fleas.
Once you have finally exterminated the fleas, you need to take certain precautions to ensure that another infestation does not begin. If you learn the warning signs, you can minimize the impact in the case of a reemergence. Upkeep such as vacuuming frequently is required if you expect to keep the fleas at bay. A pest control expert can arm you with the tools to defend your home against fleas.