Back From Holiday: How to Avoid Bed Bugs in Your Abu Dhabi Home
Yes, you can bring bed bugs home from a trip, and the cause is luggage, not cleanliness. The easy habit is to keep bags off the bed, unpack on a hard floor and wash everything hot on return. If you find small dark spots on the mattress seams or wake up with bites in a line, call early, because treating a few bugs is far simpler than treating a spread.
What should I do with luggage when I get home?
• Leave bags in the entrance or bathroom, not the bedroom. • Put worn and unworn clothes straight into the wash on the hottest setting the fabric allows. • Wipe hard-shell cases and check zips, seams and wheels. • Keep the bag off the bed and sofa until it has been checked.
What are the first signs to look for?
Look along the mattress seams, the bed frame joints and behind the headboard for small dark spots, tiny pale skins or live bugs. Bites in a line or cluster that appear overnight are a hint but not proof, because other insect bites look similar. Our guide to bed bug bites versus mosquito bites explains the difference.
When should I call for treatment?
Call as soon as you see live bugs or fresh spots, or keep getting bites after washing and checking. Our bed bug treatment is two visits with a follow-up after the eggs hatch, and your technician will confirm the exact timing and how to prepare the room. Call Friends on 050 112 7654 or request a quote on the website, and a technician will arrange a visit in Abu Dhabi.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get bed bugs from a five-star hotel?
Bed bugs are not linked to how clean or expensive a place is. They move with luggage and clothes, so the same routine applies after any stay.
Will washing clothes get rid of them?
Hot washing helps for clothes, but it does not treat a mattress, bed frame or room. If bugs are in the bedroom, you need a professional visit.
Do I have to throw away my mattress?
Usually not. Your technician will inspect it and tell you what is needed.