Download Article Show Download Article Blech—is that a bed bug you just saw crawling around your mattress? It can be hard to get a good night’s sleep when you’re worried about the unwanted pests that are making themselves at home in your home. Not to worry, though—as annoying as they are, you can permanently get rid of bed bugs on your own. We’ll walk you through everything you need to know, so you can completely eliminate, prevent, and recover from these pests.
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ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To get rid of bed bugs, start by machine washing all of your infested bedding with hot water. If one of your infested items can't be washed, seal it in a plastic bag and put it in a hot, sunny area for several days until the heat kills the bed bugs. Once you've washed or bagged all of your infested items, thoroughly vacuum your house to pick up any leftover bugs or eggs. To learn other remedies for getting rid of bed bugs, like using tea tree oil or silica gel, read the article! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 9,894,109 times. Reader Success Stories
If you buy through links on our site, we may earn a commission. Did this article help you?What kills bed bug instantly?The high temperature of steam 212°F (100°C) immediately kills bed bugs. Apply steam slowly to the folds and tufts of mattresses, along with sofa seams, bed frames, and corners or edges where bed bugs may be hiding.
How do I completely get rid of bed bugs?Clean bedding, linens, curtains, and clothing in hot water and dry them on the highest dryer setting. Place stuffed animals, shoes, and other items that can't be washed in the dryer and run on high for 30 minutes. Use a stiff brush to scrub mattress seams to remove bedbugs and their eggs before vacuuming.
What will drive bed bugs away?Top 10 Scents That Keep Bed Bugs Away. Rubbing Alcohol. Bed bugs are hard to deal with, but you can repel them by using rubbing alcohol. ... . Tea Tree Oil. ... . Lavender Oil. ... . Blood Orange Oil. ... . Diatomaceous Earth. ... . Powdered Pepper. ... . Lemon. ... . Cinnamon.. What home remedy will kill bed bugs?9 Home Remedies for Bed bugs Worth Trying. Hot water. ... . Vacuum. ... . Steam cleaner. ... . Diatomaceous earth. ... . Baking soda. ... . Black walnut tea. ... . Tea tree oil. ... . Cayenne pepper.. |