Bed bugs are annoying and difficult to remove. There is no need to throw out your mattress if you happen to be infested by these little creatures these days. It is possible to get rid of your new pets with brilliant vacuum cleaners.
Following are directions on how to identify bed bugs, and more importantly, how to get rid of them.
Identifying Bed Bugs
The bed bug is a small oval-shaped insect that is brown in color and very unassuming. They have flat bodies, which makes it easy for them to sneak into your home undetected.
If they are left untreated, they will spread to other areas of your home, especially mattresses and pillows. When this happens, they are very difficult to get rid of and require professional cleaning services help.
How can you tell if your mattress contains bed bugs? You will first notice small bite marks on your body. They are not particular about what part of your body they bite and will nibble on any exposed skin.
Their bites look very similar to flea bites. The small, itchy bumps usually cause raised, red, and irritated skin.
In order to determine if the bite was caused by a bed bug, you must spot the bug yourself. Look for blood spots, feces, or bed bugs on the mattress after stripping the bed of all the bedding.
How to Get Rid of Them
There are a few steps you need to follow before you can be certain you have gotten rid of the bedbugs. We suggest you follow these steps:
- Get all your bedding and put it in a high-temperature machine for at least 30 minutes. It includes clean linen, just in case there are any bed bug eggs in the stitching.
- Scrub the bed thoroughly with a stiff brush. This will expose the bugs and their eggs.
- Vacuum the mattress, pillows, and any other fabric items in your room such as curtains and carpet.
Put the vacuum bag in a plastic bag and take it outside to a trash can. The vacuum bag can hold bed bugs for a long time, so doing so ensures that the pests will not re-enter your home. If you use a water based vacuum, all you need to do is pull out the water from the tank and flush it away.
