Bedbug tips from the BBB and FTC
Posted by admin on Jun 2, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) & Federal Trade Commission (FTC) suggest these steps to keep bedbugs out of your home.
- closely check any furniture coming into your home that is not “new” to be sure you do not see any “fleas’, before bringing it inside
- do not put covers on a mattress unless the tag is labeled “allergen rated” or “for dust mites” or “for bedbugs”
- check periodically for rips in mattress & repair immediately
- repair cracks in plaster, loose wallpaper, loose light switch covers
- when traveling, put your suitcase on a luggage rack instead of on the floor or bed
- if staying in a hotel, check mattress & headboard for signs of bedbugs
- when you return home, unpack your suitcase into your washing machine & wash all items and dry on highest setting for at least 20 minutes
- inspect your unpacked luggage & vacuum if necessary! Empty the vacuum bag after this.