Can this be used to treat an old wood cabinet? (bought at thrift store, may or may not have bed bugs). it wont catch fire or anything will it?
1387201
Possibly. I've put practically everything I've owned in mins at some point and never had an issue with heat damage (although I do suggest checking the thermometer occasionally). The only problem you might find is size. This thing is big, don't get me wrong, but you're talking about a cabinet. At best, you may have to dismantle the cabinet and do it piece by piece while enclosing the rest in those huge ziplocks to avoid contamination. So basically I'd recommend it for your cabinet--- just check the dimensions first.
1387202
The unit will melt [by that I mean deform] plastic but is perfectly safe for heating bedding, clothes, wood, luggage, etc. Just keep your electronic equipment out to prevent damage. The unit should reach 50 degrees Celsius (that's 120 degrees Fahrenheit) to kill bed bugs. The hottest that I ever got mine was 55C or about 130F. About the temperature of your attic on a hot summer's day.
1387203
Thermalstrike states a maximum temperature of 160 degrees, similar to the temperature in a sauna. The ignition temperature of paper is over 400 degrees.
1387204
No, it won't catch fire. It doesn't get that hot. It gets about as hot as the inside of a car on a very sunny day in summer. Just make sure the dimensions of the Thermal Strike are big enough so the cabinet will fit.
1387205
I don't think it gets hot enough to cause something to catch fire. I bought it for my daughter to use in her apartment and she put books and pillows in it. It seemed to work well and gave her some piece of mind.
859775
I would make sure you put the hot pan on top of a pot holder. Otherwise, you will burn the wood
377883
I have never used it in a small area such as a cabinet, but I suspect it will work just fine. It's certainly a non-chemical method that can not cause any harm.
1931633
Not a chance! At best a small bedroom. It also burnt up my outlet so I would say it's a fire hazard
372886
Be careful this stuff can react with some wood finishes. Just pulled some off an armoire shelf and most of it came off but the rest is proving hard to get off. Trying to google a fix now.
1641353
It should work just fine. Make sure to keep the product moist on the wood. I use an inexpensive paint brush to apply and in a few minutes, when it looks like it is drying, I give it another brushing and then in a few minutes scrap a spot to test if it is ready to remove. I put some stripper in a separate container (plastic coffee can) so as not to contaminate the original container. This will extend the shelf life of the original container and it will last for years for future projects.
821616
I do not know about old wood furniture-I used it on my tile floors. I must admit-it did the job-I had quite a bit of wax build up. No-it does not have a strong odor-but I did have all my windows open.
692661
It will work for awhile, and then will heat up. It works best on the floor, especially a tile floor. It will probably leak on your bed. Both of mine started to lead within 2.5 wks of receipt.
1821289
Try Hot Shot. I was staying with a friend and they had them. I spent money on this product. It did not help at all. I still got bit. Also watched the bugs crawl as if nothing was there. As the $30 no chemical solution was a waste to. They actually became immune to it. Bst bet from my friend who owned a store is to but Hot shot bombs for bed bugs. I know hey sell them at Walmart. Also I worked in a hotel and besides using expensive heat treatment us houseman had to steam mattresses with an iron which is very effective.
1926697
The directions for the product does state; that it might not work on wood that has been damaged or too badly worn.
2219519
You shouldn't install it in a cabinet. It puts off a lot of heat at the back of the unit which can cause a fire. It needs to be on a counter or something in an open air environment
1020658
I don't know if that would work or not. I was required to buy this product to spray on all the window curtains at my childcare center. Somewhat silly since the state regs don't require it on other fabrics such as sofas, dress up clothing, etc. Sometimes you can find this product at a large fabric chain where you could read the full label. I am guessing that the heat from the stove would eventually overcome the products ability to prevent a fire.
952409
I would try to contact the manufacturer. I have not used it on wood that has been treated for heat/water resistance. There may be chemicals in the two that do not mix well.
250649
I'm not sure I used it inside to get rid of bed bugs. It works well ya should try it we could not get it in any store here.
2129920
that wouldnt be a good idea. its meant for unfished wood (mix with water and paint or spray on) and youd be exposing yourelf to direct contact with poison and it probably wouldnt be very effective because it wouldnt penetrate the finish.
108300
I never used it to kill bed bugs. When I travel , I use a product called Ridd to spray the room and my suit case. Just being safe and eliminate the chance of bringing any back with me.
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Well...to be honest, I've really never used this stuff on nicer or antique type furniture. I originally ordered this to lubricate my screws when building projects. It helps to keep from splitting the wood. Now.....I have built some pieces of small furniture out of old barn wood and rubbed some of the beeswax on afterwards. It kind of darkens the wood and brings out the natural grain and color. It also helps protect the wood from moisture. I just wouldn't go as far to tell you to use it on your antiques in order to achieve what you're looking for. I would try and contact the company about your question. Well...to be honest, I've really never used this stuff on nicer or antique type furniture. I originally ordered this to lubricate my screws when building projects. It helps to keep from splitting the wood. Now.....I have built some pieces of small furniture out of old barn wood and rubbed some of the beeswax on afterwards. It kind of darkens the wood and brings out the natural grain and color. It also helps protect the wood from moisture. I just wouldn't go as far to tell you to use it on your antiques in order to achieve what you're looking for. I would try and contact the company about... » Read More Well...to be honest, I've really never used this stuff on nicer or antique type furniture. I originally ordered this to lubricate my screws when building projects. It helps to keep from splitting the wood. Now.....I have built some pieces of small furniture out of old barn wood and rubbed some of the beeswax on afterwards. It kind of darkens the wood and brings out the natural grain and color. It also helps protect the wood from moisture. I just wouldn't go as far to tell you to use it on your antiques in order to achieve what you're looking for. I would try and contact the company about your question. « Show Less