Yes, washing cloths can kill the bed bugs.
Washing clothes can be an effective method of killing bed bugs. Bed bugs are sensitive to heat, and exposure to high temperatures can be lethal to them. According to research, bed bugs can be killed by exposing them to temperatures of 118°F for 20 minutes or more.
If you use washing as control method, it’s important to use the hottest water setting available and the longest washing cycle. If you want to get rid of bed bugs in your clothes, it’s a good idea to use laundry detergent that has enzymes in it. These special things can break down the outside of the bed bugs and make sure they’re all dead.
After washing the clothes, it’s important to dry them on the highest possible heat setting. This will ensure that any bed bugs that may have survived the washing process killed in the dryer.
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