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Cleanliness helps prevent bed bugs. However, washing bedding in hot water has as much to do with removing bed bugs as your choice of soap. Dusting, vacuuming and clearing away boxes, excess clothing and such from the floor will help. Mop or have the carpet cleaned. If you have had your mattress and pillows for sometime, consider replacing them.
