what is the best way to clean the matress if even possible? a toxic insecticide was sprayed on it 10 days ago.
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put it where fresh air is flowing, let's say outside on the porch for few hours.
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I believe it can only be spot cleaned. Your best bet is to keep it covered with a mattress pad to prevent any stains/spots. I have not had to clean mine, and I had my first mattress for at least 10 years. There are waterproof mattress pads available.
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Definitely! While this alone won't get rid of them, knowing your bed is safe gives you great peace of mind. Put vaseline on the bottom of your bed posts, headboard, anywhere that touches the ground, get eucalyptus oil (they hate the smell!) and spray ammonia on the bed rails and nail posts. Make sure you get the boxspring, mattress AND pillow covers! Sleep tight and, no, the bed bugs won't bite!
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I agree , keep it on . I Also moved my bed away from the wall & put diatomaceous earth in & between mattress & box spring.
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Get the earth, an applicator, Amazon had one, and and a mask to prevent inhalation. Vacuum the room, bed frame, mattress, box springs, under the bed and the curtains. Put the bag out in the bin immediately. Strip the bed, and wash all linens, blankets and pillows in your hottest water and hottest dryer. If there is something on the bed you can't wash, place it in a bag and keep sealed outside in a hot car for two weeks. Then spread the earth with the puffer under the bed, across the mattress, between the springs and mattress, and the pillows before remaking the bed. Let the dust settle before being in the room without the mask. repeat weekly until you don't see any bugs for at least 8 weeks. Good luck Get the earth, an applicator, Amazon had one, and and a mask to prevent inhalation. Vacuum the room, bed frame, mattress, box springs, under the bed and the curtains. Put the bag out in the bin immediately. Strip the bed, and wash all linens, blankets and pillows in your hottest water and hottest dryer. If there is something on the bed you can't wash, place it in a bag and keep sealed outside in a hot car for two weeks. Then spread the earth with the puffer under the bed, across the mattress, between the springs and mattress, and the pillows before remaking the bed. Let the dust settle... » Read More Get the earth, an applicator, Amazon had one, and and a mask to prevent inhalation. Vacuum the room, bed frame, mattress, box springs, under the bed and the curtains. Put the bag out in the bin immediately. Strip the bed, and wash all linens, blankets and pillows in your hottest water and hottest dryer. If there is something on the bed you can't wash, place it in a bag and keep sealed outside in a hot car for two weeks. Then spread the earth with the puffer under the bed, across the mattress, between the springs and mattress, and the pillows before remaking the bed. Let the dust settle before being in the room without the mask. repeat weekly until you don't see any bugs for at least 8 weeks. Good luck « Show Less
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Cheryl, Plain old soap and water will do the trick. And I'd use a paper towel when doing the washing. As for detergent; nothing fancy is needed. The active in this bait is so mild and vulnerable any detergent will kill it and when mixed with water? The net result will dilute the bait to a harmless derivative that can safely be thrown away in the trash.Cheers,JonathanCustomer CareU-Spray Bugspray
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I do the same as the other responder. Spray it on, let it sit for a few minutes and rinse it off with the hose. If there is a little left a damp sponge will remove it easily. This is the best bug remover I have ever used, even if the bugs have been on for awhile.
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I just use soap and water. I was it out right away and make sure it dries completely. I'm sure some kind of cleaning solution would work hopefully...
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I treated the infested area every other day with the spray along with steaming the mattresses, carpets and wood furniture. Took about 6 months of constant work but it finally paid off. I've been bed bug free now for 2 or 3 years. I must warn you that the spray's aroma is very heavy but it does work.
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I used both bottles of Fabric clear on mattress, box springs, behind bed, under bed and sprayed the carpet around the bed every day and night.It worked. Also bought borax and put on floor and consistantly vacuumed three times a day.
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I abandoned this bed. My dog destroyed it. "Incredible" cleaner from bed bath and beyond does great at getting the smell out of mattresses though.
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Juse Home Medical is the company and they have great customer service. Their number is 800-998-7750 - I would call them directly. Clean up is messy the first week but is worth it. Buy underpads and tape them to the bed to help with clean up.
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It has worked for me. I had a old futon that was infested with bed bugs. I replaced the futon with an air mattress and used the bed bug spray as directed and I haven't seen one in months. I eventually replaced the air mattress with a foam mattress and still haven't see any bed bugs.
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I used a handheld model with a nozzle and other attachments. I SLOWLY steamed the mattress&box; springs(front and back) and the entire bed and surrounding carpet. Pay special attention to the seams, and quickly use plastic mattress covers that zipper-shut to encase each piece. REPLACE pillows. WASH all bedding. buy the McCulloch. handheld model didn't work after that one time(about 2hours usage)if bugs all over your house, hire an expert!
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It is a plastic encased mattress. Just wipe off with a wet cloth or maybe a sanatizing wipe.
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buy a small $10.00 bellows duster here on amazon or at your local hardware store. put about 1/4 full in the duster. shake it up and turn the duster on it side so as not to squirt out a stream of powder. All you want is a fine puff of dust. use it around the legs of the bed and around base boards and dressers and chest of drawers. This works very well. I friend that works for a pest control company told me about this and It is the only thing I have tried that worked and this keeps on killing where liquid only kills on contact then evaporates. this also kills many other bugs as well. hopes this helps. remember just a fine puff of dust is all you want. Not a stream of white powder.
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I am wondering the same thing, I found on a website that polyethylene is the best protectant to use on matress for water and bug protection,. that wool is the best natural retardant, even these soy foam mats are no good as its 10% at most. I have not been able to find a decent bed for the kids under 600 bucks! Would love to know what you have found. We tossed the beds matresses and all, kids are sleeping in collapsible camp cots and trying out 100% cotton hammock! LOL We were having issues with morning coughs and runny noses at night no more sense the change.