Here’s the kicker: bed bugs are more likely to hitch a ride in your suitcase than in the shirt you’re wearing. Why? Because luggage sits still, in dark corners, for hours. Your clothes—while you’re moving—are like a shaky amusement park ride for a bug.
10 Ways To Get Rid Of Bed Bugs From Clothes - HowHunter
But the moment you take off your clothes and toss them on a chair or bed? Boom. The bug thinks, “Jackpot! A cozy hotel.” So, your dirty laundry pile is their VIP lounge. Yay.
How to Kick Them Out of Your Clothes (Without Burning Everything)
Good news: heat kills bed bugs faster than a bad joke at a party. Just toss your clothes in a dryer on high heat for at least 30 minutes. That’s it—they’re toast. Literally. The heat dehydrates them and they don’t stand a chance.
You can also wash clothes in hot water (over 120°F or 49°C), but the dryer is the hero here. If you’re in a hotel and worried, just put your suitcase in a sealed plastic bag overnight. The bugs get bored and sad. Not really, but it works.
