First, bag your infested clothes. Tie it tight. Then dump them directly into the dryer—not the washer. Skip the rinse cycle.
Run it on high heat for a full hour. Yes, an hour. Not half. Not 45 minutes. Full 60. This ensures even the eggs in the thickest denim die.
After drying, leave the clothes in the bag until you can examine them. Or just assume they’re clean. Don’t overthink it; your dryer did the heavy lifting.
The Truth About Cool-Down
Some bugs might survive if the dryer cools down before the cycle ends. Newer dryers have sensors that stop early. Manual timers are safer.
If your dryer has a “wrinkle prevent” setting that tumbles without heat, avoid it. That’s just a gentler ride for your enemies.
Stick to the classic “heavy duty” or “sanitize” cycle. These are bug-killing modes.
