The Silent Invasion: Why You Must Check Your Mattress Before It’s Too Late

Once you have identified an infestation, the impulse to panic is natural, but you must be surgical in your response. The most common mistake people make is believing that a single “deep clean” or an over-the-counter spray will solve the problem. Bedbugs are evolving, and they are notoriously difficult to eliminate. The first line of defense is heat. Wash every piece of fabric—bedding, clothing, curtains—in the hottest water your machine allows and, most importantly, run them through a dryer on the highest heat setting for at least thirty minutes. Heat is the ultimate weapon against both the bugs and their eggs.