Steam is one of the main tools for bed bugs in soft furnishings. Dry steam comes out hot enough to kill bugs and eggs on contact, and it pushes into mattress seams, piping, button tufts and fabric folds where bugs like to sit. The crew we book in Brisbane uses a heavy-duty steamer with a wide nozzle, moving slowly along each seam so the heat has time to reach inside.
Steam works well on mattresses, box bases, upholstered headboards, couches, armchairs, cushions, curtains and the edges of carpet along the skirting. Because it leaves very little moisture behind, the mattress can usually go back into use the same day once it has aired. It also means less spray is needed on the bed itself, which many households with young children prefer. It is handy for items that cannot be washed, too, such as a large soft toy or a fabric ottoman.
Steam only works where it touches, so it is usually one part of a wider plan. The crew will often combine it with a crack and crevice spray on the bed frame and a dust in wall gaps, then return about two weeks later to steam again and catch any bugs that have hatched since. Before the visit, strip the bed, wash linen on hot and clear space around the mattress so the crew can reach all sides.
- Dry steam along mattress seams, piping and tufts
- Couches, armchairs, cushions and upholstered headboards
- Curtains and carpet edges along the skirting
- Little moisture left, so beds can be used again sooner
- Usually paired with spray or dust in cracks
To book steam treatment for bed bugs in Brisbane, call 07 3543 7770 and we will send a local crew.
