How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs on Your Carpet [Detailed Guide]

In this video, we’ll discuss in detail how to get rid of bed bugs on your carpet. We’ll go over the different methods that you can use, as well as the pros and cons of each one.
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Now that you have all your tools and materials ready, let's get rid of those annoying beg bugs…
Vacuuming
This method can remove bed bugs living on the carpet. It can also remove any eggs they may have laid.
Vacuuming offers the convenience of doing it yourself within a short amount of time.
A vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter can be especially helpful. It can trap tiny particles like bed bugs and their eggs. If you don't have a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter, that's okay. You can make do with any good quality vacuum cleaner with strong suction power.
Once you have the right vacuum cleaner, remove any clutter or items from the infested area. This will give you access to all parts of the carpet.
Next, attach the crevice tool to the vacuum cleaner. Then, use it to vacuum along the baseboards, carpet edges, and any cracks or crevices. These are areas where bed bugs usually hide.
When vacuuming, move the crevice tool slowly and carefully. Doing this will ensure that you capture as many bed bugs and eggs as possible. Be sure to cover all the infested areas. Move furniture and any other obstacles that may be blocking the way.
It's important to dispose of the vacuum bag immediately after vacuuming in a sealed plastic bag. This will prevent any remaining bed bugs or eggs from escaping back into your home. If you have a bagless vacuum cleaner, empty the canister into a sealed plastic bag. Then, dispose of it properly.
When disposing of the vacuum bag or canister contents, take it to an outside trash can or dumpster. This will prevent any bed bugs or eggs from re-infesting your home. You can also consider treating the vacuum bag or canister with bed bug spray or dust before disposing of it. This will kill any remaining bed bugs or eggs.
Vacuuming can be an effective method of getting rid of bed bugs on carpets. However, it has one major drawback. Bed bugs will often hide in small crevices and cracks. So, vacuuming may not be able to reach them.
Even with the use of the crevice tool, it’s usually impossible to reach them all. Therefore, you need to use it in conjunction with other treatment methods.
Steam Cleaning
Another option you have is to steam clean your carpet. Steam cleaning will not only help to remove bed bugs, but it will also sanitize the carpet. Therefore, it is also a great way to get rid of any bacteria that may be present.
Steam cleaning can be quite effective, and it may even reach bed bugs that are hiding in crevices and cracks. So, it's more effective than vacuuming alone.
Be sure to follow instructions carefully when using a steam cleaner. Furthermore, make sure that the area is completely dry before you use it. It is recommended to vacuum the area first before steam cleaning it. So, if you didn’t vacuum your carpet, you need to do so before you continue.
To begin, you'll need a steam cleaner with a high-temperature setting. The high temperature is important as it can kill any remaining bed bugs and eggs. You can rent or purchase a steam cleaner from a hardware or home improvement store.
Next, fill the steam cleaner with water according to the manufacturer's instructions. Some steam cleaners come with attachments specifically designed for carpet cleaning. If yours doesn't, you can use the regular nozzle attachment.
Move the steam cleaner slowly over the entire surface of the carpet. Pay extra attention to areas where bed bugs were found. The heat from the steam will kill any bed bugs and their eggs on contact. Be sure to take your time and cover all areas of the infested carpet.
If your carpet is heavily infested, you may need to steam clean it multiple times. This is simply because you might miss some areas where the bed bugs are hiding or some of them might escape successfully away from the carpet.
After steam cleaning, allow the carpet to dry completely. The drying process can take several hours or even overnight. Make sure to ventilate the room. You can use fans if necessary to speed up the drying process.
You don't necessarily need any special bed bug-specific products for this method.

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Things you need for this task...
Vacuum cleaner - fave.co/3QVL59M
Steam cleaner - fave.co/3RaPmaC
Plastic garbage bags - fave.co/3Rdy8td
Gloves - fave.co/40NUHaY
Dust mask - fave.co/47CTyVY
Bed bug spray - fave.co/40ORkRc
Bed bug dust - fave.co/3SUWV6t
This channel contains affiliate links which means we might get a commission if you make a purchase, without any additional cost to you.