How to keep fleas away from our skin?

I thought I’ll be the only one with such problem. After reading a lot I realized it’s not us but our furry friends that attract flies. So, Bruno and Nora are responsible for the fleas around me. Thus, I found ways to just keep them away from them. I’ve started spreading salt on my carpet, apparently the smell of salt is repelling. I’ve started adding essential oils like lavender or hibiscus in mine and their bath. They cannot resist that smell either. Fleas normally are also on my coats, probably because they have moist texture, so during my wash I add little bit of oil in water too.