Preparing for your heat treatment
Heat treatment needs far less preparation than chemical sprays. A few small steps on the morning of your visit make the day faster and the result more reliable.
Put everything you have taken out of bedrooms and bathrooms into the kitchen — we will inspect and hand-treat it before the main heat cycle.
Sprinklers, heat detectors, smoke detectors and monitored alarms must be drained or disarmed before treatment. Tick every item in the fire, safety & alarm systems section.
Your details
Fire, safety & alarm systems
0/4Remove from the property
0/11Bedroom preparation — clothes & bedding
0/11Leave exactly where it is
0/5Access & the night before
0/5Disclaimer & agreement
I confirm that I have read and completed the preparation instructions above to the best of my ability. I understand that Heat Treatment UK will carry out a chemical-free heat treatment at the address provided, and that internal temperatures will reach levels capable of damaging heat-sensitive items (including but not limited to wax candles, aerosols, vinyl, certain plastics, live plants and pets).
I understand that flat-pack, laminated and veneered furniture is heat-sensitive and that laminate edging or trim may soften, lift or unstick during treatment. I confirm that any such items have been removed from the treatment area and accept full responsibility for anything left in the property.
I agree to provide safe access for the duration of the treatment (typically 4–6 hours) and confirm the information I have provided is accurate. I understand that the 6-month guarantee is void if the infestation is proven to be re-entering from a neighbouring property, and that no refund will be given in those circumstances.
By proceeding with the booking, you confirm you have read, understood and agreed to this checklist and disclaimer. If the form is not returned signed, going ahead with the treatment will be taken as confirmation that all preparation requirements, terms and disclaimers have been accepted.
Fill in your name, address, postcode, phone, sign and tick the agreement box to enable sending.
Important information
Our industrial heat treatment is one of the most effective ways of eliminating bed bugs. As with any process involving high temperatures, there are thousands of household items, materials and finishes that may react differently to heat — it is simply not possible to list every one.
While we take every reasonable care throughout the treatment and provide this preparation guide to minimise risk, we cannot accept responsibility for damage to heat-sensitive items. The purpose of the treatment is to safely eradicate the infestation, and by proceeding you acknowledge and accept this. If you are unsure whether an item may be sensitive to heat, remove it from the treatment area before we arrive.
Things to be aware of during a professional heat treatment
In the vast majority of cases, properties are treated without any problems. On rare occasions the following may occur — most often on materials that are already older, damaged or poorly installed:
- Existing hairline cracks in plaster or ceilings may become slightly more noticeable
- Older or loose plaster may develop small cracks
- Previously damaged or loose paint may flake
- Decorators' caulk around skirting boards or door frames may separate slightly
- Loose wallpaper edges or seams may lift
- Some silicone sealants may soften or separate
- Natural wood may expand or contract slightly before settling back
- Poorly fitted laminate or engineered flooring may show minor movement
- Veneered or MDF furniture with ageing adhesives may lift around the edges
- Plastic or faux-wood blinds may be affected by prolonged exposure to heat
If you are unsure about any particular item, contact us before your appointment and we will be happy to advise.
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