how hot does this get, and will it kill bed bugs?
1356639
To get the specs on any particular steamer go to the manufacturers web site and I am sure the specs will be available if not already provided by the people selling it. I have a hamilton beach and it is hot enough to burn my hand so yeah I doubt if bed bugs would stand a chance. Good luck!
1356640
It gets pretty hot. You can actually burn your hand/fingers if you are steaming too close, like at the bottom of a shirt. As far as killing bed bugs, I have no idea if it can do this or not. I strictly use mine for my clothes.
1356641
The steam gets very hot and will burn your hand if you get it too close. As for the bedbugs, I don't know. It might because it gets so hot. Have you searched the net to find a way to kill them?
1356642
Steaming is a wonderful way to get rid of bed bugs, dust mites etc. Non-chemical and safe. One has to go beyond just the mattress though and deal with the room as a whole the mattress is in. Here is a link to explains how to do it. http://www.wikihow.com/Kill-Bed-Bugs-With-Steam
726004
I don't think that is normal at all. Mine has killed a bunch of bugs so far and no problems at all. That hot battery doesn't sound very good. We even leave it outside on the patio (under a shelter) most of the time. We have had good success so far. Maybe if you return it to the seller he can send you another one.
2058034
I would not know that answer but if it didn't kill fleas then I doubt it would kill bed bugs.
1821288
After talking to the Orkin pest control man I would like to be very honest and tell you that he informed me that if you buy the 20 mule team laundry detergent and use it in cracks crevices and around your beds that it actually works better than the DE. The detergent contains BORAX which is a lot deadlier and faster to kill than the DE. Also if you have seen one bed bug then there are many more hiding!!!! You really need to get a pest control to do an inspection. These bed bugs are almost impossible to kill. I know I have been battling them for 2 years now and whenever I think I have the problem licked they come back!!!!!! Heat kills them!! I hope this helps
2261630
I don't recall it getting that hot. We use it in our bathroom which is about 6 X 8 and I never noticed it getting that hot. I really don't think you have anything to be concerned about as far a safety. I just know it has worked very well for us the past 2 winters and we have enjoyed it. We will be using it here very soon and if I do notice anything I will let you know.
1065965
I have never had to use it for bedbugs. But my guess would be to lightly sprinkle all areas you need to and give it a few hours and then vacuum it up.
1584931
I did mine in the summer, I think is was 85 degrees , but I will warn you it is very very messy and its takes more than that scuff pad to sracth your bed paint I had to use a da sander and 60grit block paper, if I had to do it again, I would not buy this, some places already peeled off, and does not look good .
1789213
it's really steam. quite hot and under pressure. I've seen others who use it for bedbugs, so I guess it would work.
1299132
I do not know how bad your infestation is . Mine was slight, and in one room only. My house is carpeted and as a precaution I spray weekly and so far so good . No noted bed bugs. So I will keep using it as a preventive measure. It seems that the spray has a residual effect . Once a week seems to keep it in check. So far so good.
1821290
After talking to the Orkin pest control man I would like to be very honest and tell you that he informed me that if you buy the 20 mule team laundry detergent and use it in cracks crevices and around your beds that it actually works better than the DE. The detergent contains BORAX which is a lot deadlier and faster to kill than the DE. Also if you have seen one bed bug then there are many more hiding!!!! You really need to get a pest control to do an inspection. These bed bugs are almost impossible to kill. I know I have been battling them for 2 years now and whenever I think I have the problem licked they come back!!!!!! Heat kills them!! I hope this helps After talking to the Orkin pest control man I would like to be very honest and tell you that he informed me that if you buy the 20 mule team laundry detergent and use it in cracks crevices and around your beds that it actually works better than the DE. The detergent contains BORAX which is a lot deadlier and faster to kill than the DE. Also if you have seen one bed bug then there are many more hiding!!!! You really need to get a pest control to do an inspection. These bed bugs are almost impossible to kill. I know I have been battling them for 2 years now and whenever I think I have the... » Read More After talking to the Orkin pest control man I would like to be very honest and tell you that he informed me that if you buy the 20 mule team laundry detergent and use it in cracks crevices and around your beds that it actually works better than the DE. The detergent contains BORAX which is a lot deadlier and faster to kill than the DE. Also if you have seen one bed bug then there are many more hiding!!!! You really need to get a pest control to do an inspection. These bed bugs are almost impossible to kill. I know I have been battling them for 2 years now and whenever I think I have the problem licked they come back!!!!!! Heat kills them!! I hope this helps « Show Less
1730557
I don't have experience with bed bugs, but they, like ticks, mosquitos, chiggers and other bloodsucking critters, are insects with an exoskeleton. Permethrin kills insects by dissolving their exoskeleton, giving them nothing to hold their insides inside. Because of this, it will most likely kill bed bugs, but I don't think the eggs are affected in the same way by the permethrin, so follow up treatment may be needed to kill the newly hatched nymphs. Permethrin is effective on clothing for several washes, so it my kill the nymphs shortly after they hatch without reapplication and since they are not sexually mature, you don't have to worry about more eggs. The trick with bed bugs is that they can hide ANYWHERE so you have to make sure you spray everything otherwise one room may have a huge infestation while others are biologically sterile. Apparently this stuff is crazy bad for cats, so you should choose a different route if you have cats.
23734
I cant tell you if it does because I have never had that problem, but I heard bed bugs are very hard to get rid of, some people claim that this works on bed bugs! I would call cedarcide and ask them for there strongest most effective for bed bugs formula. I do love the stuff, and have seen several dead insects every time after I spray, like spiders beetles and scorpions. So if it keeps them out of my house I'm happy!
1224877
It doesn't get way hot but gets nice and warm. I turn mine on an hour before bed. My sheets are warm and the blankets on top of the sheets are also warm. I have back issues and I have found it to be therapeutic.
1231223
I would call Talstar to get that answer, it works good on a lot of bugs , I have never used it for bed bugs.
210687
If bedbugs come in on rugs this would help keep them at bay. However, it is delaying not preventing. Most come in on suitcases on the bed from some infested area and they migrate to bedding and from there to walls. Once this happens only heating the room to 130+ fora day or so will kill them.
1108750
It's great for Fleas, But I really don't know about Bed bugs! Sorry! Please don't let your dog lick it off. arf arf:)
1097794
I don't know the exact temp. It's not as hot as a heating blanket. It warms the surface works better with a blanket or sheet over you when laying on it to hold some heat around the body. It also turns off after a few minutes.