High temperatures can kill both dust mites and bedbugs, including their eggs.
How to Use:
Use a handheld steam cleaner to treat the entire mattress, focusing on seams, edges, and crevices.
Let the mattress dry completely before covering it with bedding.
4. Diatomaceous Earth (DE):Natural Ways to Eliminate Dust Mites and Bedbugs
Why Use DE?
DE is a non-toxic, natural powder from fossilized algae that dehydrates pests like dust mites and bedbugs without harmful chemicals.
For Dust Mites
How it works: DE dehydrates and kills dust mites on contact.
Application: Sprinkle food-grade DE on mattresses, pillows, and carpets. Leave for 4–6 hours, then vacuum.
Repeat: Weekly for best results.
For Bedbugs
How it works: DE destroys bedbugs by penetrating their exoskeletons.
Application: Dust lightly on mattress seams, bed frames, and cracks. Leave for 24–48 hours, then vacuum.
Reapply: As needed for stubborn infestations.
5. ✅ Cloves
👉 Generally stronger as a repellent. The strong smell and eugenol give them mild insecticidal properties.
👉 Many people find cloves more effective against insects overall.
How to use cloves for bedbugs:
1️⃣ Make a powder:
– Grind whole cloves into a fine powder.
– Sprinkle it around mattress seams, cracks, and under the bed.
2️⃣ Make a spray:
– Mix clove essential oil (about 15–20 drops) with 1 cup of water.
– Shake well and lightly spray around the infested areas.
3️⃣ Repeat:
– Reapply every few days after vacuuming to maintain the smell and repel bedbugs.
⚠️ Note:
These are natural deterrents and may help discourage bedbugs, but they will not completely eliminate an infestation. For severe problems, professional treatment is recommended.
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