You get up in the morning, walk to the bathroom, sit on the toilet and stare at your feet. It turns out that your short trek from your bedroom to your bathroom has peppered your white socks with fleas. Oh. My. Goodness. Please read on.

Set aside a good few hours to wage this war against fleas. Getting your flea problem under control is not going to be a quick job. But once you've got it done, maintenence will be a breeze.

Assemble your vacuum! Your vacuum is your biggest weapon against those biting fleas. You need to vacuum every nook and cranny of your house. This includes underneathe rugs, pet beds, around baseboards and fixtures.

You need to select an insecticide. When doing so, read the ingredient label and look for IGR. IGR stand from Insect Growth Regulator, and it is an extremely vital part of the entire flea eradication war.

Spray everything and everywhere your pet has ever been. Anything that is made of fibers (curtains, rugs, pet beds, furniture etc) should be paid special attention. Alternatively you can use a flea bomb or flea fogger. Generally you will put one in each room, set them off and leave the house for a few hours.

The insides of your house isn't the only place you'll have to treat. You need to treat the area outside and around your house as well. You can use the same indoor spray, focusing on sandy and gravel-rich areas. Also make sure you spray down any kennels, patios, outdoor furniture, and nooks and crannies of sorts.

Next you need to wash all your pets bedding, toys, and anything else they frequently lounge or play on. You may also want to wash your own bedding/comforter/bed skirt on the same day, especially if your pet lays on it.

You need to treat your pets as well. Make sure to give them a soapy bath and use flea collars, serum or shots.

If the your flea infestation was particularly heavy, you may need to repeat the process after a few weeks. Otherwise, remember to vacuum regularly.

Vacuum frequently, especially carpets and other soft coverings where your pet tends to lounge. Don't forget your car.

Wash your pet's bed, blanket, toys and other soft items in the hottest water possible.

Mow the lawn and rake any clippings or leaves.