Start by cleaning your living space. Wash all bedding, curtains and clothing in hot water and dry them.
Vacuum your mattress, furniture and carpets. Pay close attention to seams, crevices and any cracks.
Bed bugs are sensitive to high temperatures. Steam can be a potent weapon against them.
Use a steam cleaner to treat your mattress and furniture. The heat will kill bed bugs and their eggs.
Diatomaceous Earth is a natural and non-toxic powder that can help eliminate bed bugs.
Sprinkle a thin layer of DE in areas where bed bugs are present, like your bed frame and baseboards.
Consider using pesticides labelled for bed bug control.
Take precautions, especially if you have pets or children at home.
Invest in bed bug-proof mattresses and box spring encasements.
These covers create a barrier that prevents bed bugs from infesting or escaping your mattress.