How to Prepare For the Bed Bug Treatment?

So you have confirmed bed bug infestation in your home, and the professional bed bug exterminator Phoenix AZ, is coming to diagnose on your request. No need to worry as the bed bug problem is very common across the country. It is time to focus on preparing your home for bed bug treatment.

Here are some tips to prepare your home for the bed bug treatment;

• Take all bed linens, wash in hot water, and place in a dryer on a high heat setting. Remove the linens, put them in the plastic bag, seal it properly, and place them in a separate room until the bed bug treatment does not get done.

• Like bed linens, remove all your clothing from the drawers and closets, wash them, place them in a plastic bag, and seal it properly.

• Take down all curtains, stuffed animals, floor mats, towels, pillows. Place all these stuffs directly into the washing machine, wash them properly, and dry at a high heat setting for the next 30 seconds. Anything that cannot be washed should be put into the dryer for 30 minutes and store in plastic bags.

• Remove all pictures, books, electronics, toys, and frames, and place them in a plastic bag. Place this plastic bag in another room to avoid any damage due to bed bug removal treatment.

• Move everything from closet floors out of the bedroom, living rooms, hallways, bathrooms, etc.

• Put away all dishes, food, pans, pots, and other stuff in a closed cupboard, drawer, or sealed storage containers.

• Move all furniture away from the walls. Also, move plants away from the walls.

• Don’t put smaller items on the top of couches, appliances, and other furniture.

• Remove all books and store them in a storage container.

• Takedown all photos, mirrors, hanging walls, and stacks in the middle of the hallways.

• Vacuum all carpets and upholstery, and sweep the flooring. Also, vacuum all furnishings, sleeper sofas, open futons, etc. After vacuuming, dispose of the vacuum bag carefully in the outdoor garbage bag.

• Unplug all electrical devices before the treatment starts.

• Remove all pets from home.

Final words

You need to understand this it is very difficult to remove bed bugs from cluttered homes. Decluttering will help the exterminators to quickly and safely remove bed bug infestation in Phoenix, ensuring no item is damaged in your home. Hence, approach the exterminator for the bed bug treatment and have peace of mind.