Once youâve selected a safe flea powder for your home, spread it around and let it stay in the carpet for at least one hour before vacuuming. If the infestation is really bad, consider keeping it in the carpet for 24 hours.
While the effectiveness of foreign aid remains up for debate, the United States recently has continued to pump around $50 billion in aid to other countries each year. In terms of the absolute value of aid given, the United States is the world's top donor by far.
(JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images). After over a decade at war and ahead of the United States' planned withdrawal in 2014, Afghanistan remains a top recipient of U.S. foreign affairs spending. (FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP/GettyImages). Israel's special relationship with the United States pays off when it comes to foreign aid. The Jewish state has long been a top recipient of foreign aid, receiving nearly $3.1 billion in 2012.