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Bedbugs can enter your home in several different ways. Luggage, clothing and used furniture are a few examples.
If you have identified that you do indeed have bedbugs and have found them on or in your bed…
… then the steps here will help you to get rid of bedbugs in your mattress.
Where do bedbugs hide in a Mattress?
Bedbugs like to hide in several places, but usually can be found in the boxspring, headboards, and bed frames.
All of these places make it easy for them to come out at night and bite you.
The most common signs to look for bedbugs are the following:
- You may notice a musty order
- Dark or Rust Colored Spots On bedsheets or mattress
- Blood stains on your pillow case or bed sheets
If you are noticing any of these signs it’s important to act fast to prevent an infestation or even worse there may already be an infestation.
Steps To Get Rid Of Bedbugs In Mattress
- Clean bedding and your clothing in hot water dry on the hottest setting.
- Get a stiff brush to clean mattress seams and eggs.
- Remove any clutter from around your bed
- Cover your mattress with a zippered cover to prevent bedbugs from escaping or entering.
- Vacuum your bed area and your bed then empty into a plastic bag that you seal and place outside.
Depending on how bad the situation is if your bed was infested you may want to get a new mattress.
Prevent Bedbugs From Coming Back
You just completed the steps needed to get rid of bed bugs in your mattress. The mattress is just one of many places bedbugs will hide.
It’s recommended if you have had bedbugs to treat your home with a chemical that will eradicate them completely.
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