Bed Bug Washing bedding and clothing is a genuinely useful step against bed bugs, but only when done correctly.
What Kills Bed Bugs in the Wash
A hot wash, generally 60°C or above, combined with a hot tumble dry cycle is effective at killing bed bugs and their eggs on fabric items.
What Washing Won't Fix
- Bed bugs hiding in the mattress or bed frame
- Bed bugs in skirting boards or furniture joints
- Eggs laid in non-washable locations
- An infestation that's already spread beyond bedding
Where Washing Fits Into a Full Treatment
Washing bedding and affected clothing is a helpful preparation step before professional treatment, but it isn't a substitute for treating the mattress, frame and room itself.
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