Clean bedding, linens, curtains, and clothing using hot water and dry. Items that can't be washed like stuffed animals, shoes, and other items in the dryer and run on high for 40 minutes.
Scrub mattress seams using a stiff brush to remove bugs and their eggs before vacuuming.
Vacuum bed and surrounding area often. After each vacuuming, immediately place the vacuum cleaner bag in a plastic bag and place outside.
Encase mattress and box springs in zip covers.
Make repairs to cracked plaster and peeling wallpaper to prevent bugs from hiding.
Get rid of clutter around the bed.
