You might have heard that many companies offer “bed bug home treatments”. While this may be true, please keep in mind that there are a lot of companies out there and they aren’t all created equal. What you should keep in mind while looking for a great bed bug home treatment is to read reviews. A company’s reputation is what will stick with you long after you’ve hired them to help you with the issue. Make sure you consider things like the price (including their discount offers), free estimates, their locations, and a general sense for customer satisfaction before deciding on who to hire for this task. Bed bugs are a very common pest in homes as well as offices. Many people do not want to get rid of bed bugs so they go for bed bug home treatments. There are many kinds of home treatments one can choose from. One way of home treating bed bugs is using a vacuum.

Bed Bug Home Treatments

Vacuum

To vacuum your home, you should use a shop vac instead of a regular vacuum. The reason for this is that you have to be careful not to stir up the dust in your home while vacuuming, as doing so will cause the bed bugs to scatter and hide in other places in your house. This is why it’s important to seal up the bag after removing it from the canister, then dispose of it outside so that it doesn’t bring any potential pests back inside with you.

For furniture and carpeted areas (like beds), try using the shop vac specifically designed for these surfaces if possible; otherwise just make sure that any parts of the bedding or fabric items touch directly onto glass surfaces as little as possible when getting rid of them so there isn’t too much contact between them at once (as this could cause static). To prevent cross-contamination between different rooms/spaces like bedrooms/living rooms/bathrooms etc., remember not only what was touched by hands but also what wasn’t touched at all during cleaning efforts which means taking into account things like lamps attached where light shows would appear from one room into another space during normal use; having blinds open during daytime hours may allow sunlight through windows into other rooms too!

Soap and Water

Soap and water is a good first step when you suspect you have bed bugs. The first step in treating a bed bug infestation is to clean your home with soap and water, which will remove any food sources that may be left behind. This means removing bedding, clothing and towels from the room, and washing them in hot water (at least 130°F) to kill any live bugs that might be hiding within them. Be sure to dry all items on high heat for at least 20 minutes (or until they’re completely dry).

Use a spray bottle filled with soapy water to spray down surfaces where you suspect bed bugs might be hiding. You can find non-toxic insecticides at most hardware stores or online, but it’s best not to use these if possible as many don’t work well against bedbugs anyway—and some people are allergic or sensitive to them anyway!

Soap only kills adult insects; it doesn’t kill eggs or nymphs, so you’ll need other treatments for those stages too after killing off adults using this method alone.”

Laundry Detergent

How to wash your clothes to kill bed bugs:

• Wash all your clothes in hot water. Bed bugs die at temperatures above 122 degrees Fahrenheit, so you can use any temperature over that to kill them. However, since hot water uses more energy than cold water, washing your clothes in hot water will have a greater effect on the environment than washing them in cold water.
• Dry all items on high heat setting or line-dry. Bed bugs are killed when exposed to direct sunlight for several hours—as little as 30 minutes is enough for some species of bed bug—and drying items on high heat will expose them directly to sunlight by heating up their molecules and causing them to move faster than usual which increases their exposure time under the light (this includes ironing). Line drying is also an effective way of killing bed bugs because they will die after several hours under direct sunlight; however some research shows that this method may not be effective against detection-resistant strains such as Cimex lectularius (the common or tropical bedbug). You can also use a food dehydrator at its highest setting if you want something portable but efficient at killing insects like mosquitoes or fruit flies (which can carry dangerous diseases)

Hair Dryer

A hair dryer can be used to kill bed bugs. While it may not be the most effective method, it is a quick way to clear out the infestation in your mattress, especially if you have good access to all sides of your mattress and box spring. The heat from the dryer will kill any bed bugs that are currently on or near your mattress and could also potentially kill eggs (if you know where they’re hiding).

However, we recommend using caution when using a hair dryer for bed bug treatment. If used too close to heat-sensitive surfaces like wood frames or wooden floors, damage may occur due to excess heat exposure.* You should also carefully inspect any damaged surfaces after use before sleeping again in those areas so that you can make sure there’s no evidence left behind from any potential treatments gone wrong.

Borax

Borax is a natural mineral that can be used to eradicate bed bugs. Place borax powder into cracks and crevices around the house, then let it sit for several hours. Vacuum thoroughly to remove all traces of bed bugs, as well as any dead eggs. Repeat this process until you no longer see any signs of infestation.

Rubbing Alcohol

• Always read the label of the product before using and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Use rubbing alcohol to kill bed bugs on contact, but remember that it does little to eliminate an infestation.
• Apply the product with a clean towel, paper towel or sponge-it’s important not to put your hands in direct contact with the liquid because it can dry out your skin and irritate it.
• Rubbing alcohol can be used on all kinds of surfaces in your home-not just fabric! You can disinfect countertops, sinks, floors or any other area that needs cleaning as long as you follow the manufacturer’s directions for use. When finished treating an object or surface with rubbing alcohol, air dry thoroughly before using again. If possible allow items treated with this substance at least 24 hours before putting them back into use (and make sure they’re completely dry!)

Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne pepper, a spicy red powder made from the dried fruits of capsicum plants, is one of the most common home remedies for bed bug infestations. The ingredient acts as a natural insect repellent and can be found in many commercial sprays. Although it is non-toxic and won’t harm humans or pets (although you may want to avoid inhaling too much), cayenne pepper doesn’t necessarily kill all bugs on contact; rather, it makes them more susceptible to desiccation because their bodies are too hot for them to stand.

To use cayenne powder against bed bugs:

• Sprinkle cayenne pepper at the baseboards of your home with an emphasis around areas where they tend to congregate such as along cracks in walls or near heat sources like furnaces or radiators where they may be able to survive colder temperatures (usually between 68º F—77º F). Remember that these insects cannot tolerate extreme heat either! Do not spray directly onto furniture or mattresses; instead make sure there’s plenty of ventilation before using any kind of pesticide indoors! You might also consider placing some fabric softener sheets under each leg of your bed frame so when you’re ready for sleep at night time those pesky critters will be repelled by scents associated with cleanliness instead.”

Tea Tree Oil

• Tea tree oil. Tea tree oil is a natural fungicide, which means it can kill bed bugs. It’s also good to use because it can be used in so many different ways. You could dilute tea tree oil with water or alcohol and spray the solution onto your surfaces, or you could even add a few drops of tea tree oil to some diluted soap and wash your sheets with this mixture. (Make sure not to put too much on!)
• Borax laundry booster . When borax is added during the washing process, it helps prevent bed bugs from hiding in seams and folds of clothing by disrupting their exoskeleton shell (Odom).

Lavender

Lavender is a natural repellent. It can be used in a vaporizer to help keep bed bugs out of your home. You can also use lavender in a spray, or as dried herbs placed around your room.

However, there is little scientific evidence that lavender will effectively repel bed bugs for long periods of time; you may need to find other ways of controlling the problem besides using lavender alone.

Even though professionals know how to best eliminate bed bugs, there are some things that the average person could try on their own.

Even though professionals know how to best eliminate bed bugs, there are some things that the average person could try on their own. Before you start experimenting with DIY treatments, keep in mind that not all of these methods work. If you’re going to give any of them a try, it’s important to recognize which ones are unlikely to be effective and why they won’t work.

The first thing you should know is that bed bugs can cause health issues if they are left untreated. Bed bug bites look like red welts or hives and may itch severely, especially if they become infected by bacteria or fungus (which happens easily). While most people recover quickly from bed bug bites without any medical treatment needed, some people develop rashes and even allergic reactions (such as asthma) after being bitten by the insects.