How Do You Kill Bed Bugs

Heat treatment: You can use a clothes dryer on high heat. … Cold treatment can be successful in the home environment if the freezer is set to 0o F. … Steam cleaners (wet or dry) can get into cracks and fabrics to treat carpets, baseboards, bed frames, and other furniture.

What kills bed bugs immediately?

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. Be careful though, steam may damage some finishes and keep steam away from electricity.

How do I permanently get rid of bed bugs?

1. Wash and dry clothes and bedding in temperatures of at least 120 degrees. Heat is one of the best ways to kill bed bugs. …
2. Vacuum frequently – at least a few times per week. Vacuuming can suck up bed bugs but it doesn’t kill them. …
3. Freeze items you can not heat or launder. …
4. Keep checking.