Home Grooming Toy Poodle

Question
Since my dog acquired fleas from my groomer this past September (a true horror story lol), I have decided to groom her myself.  The bathing, drying, combing, etc. are not a problem since I've done this for various short coated breeds in preparation for the AKC show ring. The problem is the clipper part and the ears (how best to "pluck" them).  Could you recommend a good clipper (low usage hopefully equals lower price), what blade number to use for "puppy coat" (I think the groomer said it was a #4, not sure), what blade for tummy?  I have purchased Shirlee Kalstone's book (hasn't arrived yet), most likely more than I ever need to know but figured it can't hurt.  Any tips you can give to this first time clipper (I shudder to think how she'll look the first two times lol) will be appreciated.  Also tips for ears.  We're using Vectra 3D now (2 to 20 pound dogs), not happy to be putting chemicals on any dog, but it's working and far better than the alternative which could have been (were I not such a clean freak) a real disaster in a 2000SF house! Thank you!

Answer
Had a problem with fleas myself a few years ago- pressure washed the deck on my condo and woke up thousands of sleeping fleas which devoured my dogs and invaded my house- when that happens you can forget "natural" flea control - you have to pull out the big guns- for about 6 weeks... The best control is beneficial nematodes but you can't you them with chemicals- takes a few years for the chemicals to break down so you don't delete the 'todes. Did you know fleas can "sleep" for 15 years????? arrrghhhhhh!
As far as clippers are concerned - you need the best- frequent or infrequent you get what you pay for and having to replace clipper and blades is expensive so bite the bullet and get a decent set. Oster A-5, Wahl, Andis all have good clippers and forget going cordless until you know what you are doing - the batteries run out too fast for newbies.
Kalstones book is a classic - good for poodles. It will tell you the blade#'s there but a 4 on the body and 10 for sanitary are the norm. Just remember to hold the clipper like a pencil and go with the grain all over. Just round out the feet at the end. Brush the ears up fluffy and scissor the stray hairs or use the 4 blade for short page boy type ears that you follow the line of the leather around.
Remember practice makes perfect - and it ALWAYS grows back... and get a professional table as well- makes a huge difference in control and for your back....
good luck