Washing Bedding to Kill Bed Bugs: Temperatures and Methods

Bed bugs hitching a ride on your Montreal sheets? Washing can zap ‘em dead, but only if you crank the heat. In 2025, Montreal’s infestation surge (40x since 2005) makes laundry a frontline defense for your North Shore or South Shore bed. Here’s how to do it right.

Killer Temperatures

• Washing: 60°C (140°F) minimum—kills all stages in 1-5 minutes.
• Drying: High heat (30+ mins) ensures no survivors—122°F (50°C) is the sweet spot.
• Cold Fail: Below 40°C (104°F) does nada—eggs laugh at it.

Step-by-Step Methods

1. Pre-Soak: Soak bedding in hot water (60°C+) before loading.
2. Detergent Boost: Add regular detergent—breaks their exoskeleton.
3. Wash Hot: Run at 60°C+ cycle.
4. Dry High: 30+ mins on high heat—double-check dryer temp.
5. Seal It: Bag wet items in plastic post-wash to avoid re-infestation.

Montreal 2025 Laundry Tips

High-rises and HLMs face hot water shortages—use laundromats if needed. X users warn cold cycles miss eggs; travel luggage spreads ‘em.

"Hot wash + dryer saved my sheets—no bites since!" — Chloe R., Brossard

Why Temp Matters

Wrong heat = live eggs. Full cycle + pros = clean win.

Ready to Wash & Win?

Scrub ‘em out, then let Nova Thermique finish with one-shot, chemical-free heat treatment. We cover Montreal, North Shore, and South Shore.

Qualify in under 60 seconds. Start now! https://www.novathermique.ca/en/contact or call 438-270-1762. Bugs gone today!