How to avoid taking bed bugs along with the luggage
Today me and my girlfriend faced a problem while staying in a airbnb rented room in barcelona - we woke up with bed bug bites all over our bodies. We've instantly decided to move out of this place. The thing is we're staying in Spain for two more weeks, so our great concern is not to take the bugs along with us in our suitcases - what's the best way to prevent that?
Best Answer
Maybe go to a laundry shop and wash your clothes in high heat. And expose your luggage out the sun for a time. Bed bugs do not usually hang out on your hair or skin or clothes when you are out and about. https://www.bedbugsupply.com/can-bed-bugs-live-in-hair-or-on-body.html
Or if you cannot find a laundry shop, wash your clothes when you get home and place your luggage out of your house for at least a day.
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What can I put on my luggage to prevent bed bugs?
Use bags that can be sealed tightly for your used clothes, so that bed bugs don't have the chance to crawl into your clothing. Also, consider using a suitcase bag to protect it from bed bugs crawling into the seams and hidden crevices. Many companies have developed bags that you can purchase for this sole purpose.Can bed bugs travel in your suitcase?
That's right, bed bugs can stow away on or in your belongings, including clothing, purses, backpacks and luggage. That's the primary way that they travel. They're also known to hitch rides on furniture.How can I travel without spreading bed bugs?
A good idea is to store your bag in a sealed plastic bag. White plastic is best because bed bugs are easier to see against a white background. Don't store it on a chair or on your bed, or you will have to vacuum or brush it every night. You can also hang your bag in the closet, as long as the closet has enough room.What do you do with luggage exposed to bed bugs?
Place the luggage in garbage bags, then set it outside if it is below freezing. Alternatively, if your car's trunk gets up to 120 degrees while sitting in the sun, you can place the sealed luggage inside it to kill the bedbugs. Leave the luggage in either condition overnight to ensure that all the bedbugs die.Bed Bugs Luggage Treatment (A Complete Guide)
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