Cleaning After Bed Bug Treatment

Cleaning after bed bug treatment is an important step in maintaining a healthy living space. According to a 2020 survey by the National Pest Management Association, 95% of pest control professionals have encountered at least one bed bug infestation in their career. Bed bugs can be difficult to remove, so it's important to be diligent and thorough when cleaning the area in order to make sure that all bed bugs have been eliminated.

When it comes to cleaning after bed bug treatment, it's important to focus on items that cannot be easily washed or dry-cleaned, such as mattresses, upholstered furniture, curtains, and books. Vacuuming these items can help remove any eggs or adults that may still remain after the initial treatment. It is also helpful to use steam cleaners and high heat laundry machines for any washable items such as pillows, duvets and stuffed animals. Additionally, encasements can be used for mattresses and box springs in order to prevent any future infestations of bed bugs.

When cleaning after a bed bug treatment it is also important to dispose of anything that may attract bed bugs such as clutter or piles of clothing or laundry on the floor. Anything made out of fabric should either be discarded if possible or thoroughly cleaned through professional laundering services or steam treated before being returned back into the home.

An effective way to eliminate bed bugs is by replacing your mattress entirely if the infestation has become severe enough - this will ensure that you are getting rid of an entire population rather than just targeting individual pests.

Although replacement could prove more expensive than other methods of cleanup like steam cleaning or encasements, it could prove beneficial in the long run if done correctly and with quality material. If you do decide this route is right for you, research mattresses carefully beforehand - making sure they're from credible brands with good warranties - so you get a good product for your money spent on cleanup efforts.

Finally, regular inspections should be conducted every few months just in case there are any remaining eggs or adults that were not removed during the initial treatment.