Bed bugs are an Airbnb host’s greatest fear, and they are unfortunately very difficult to get rid of. These creatures are capable of travelling through a variety of items, including clothes, bags, shoes, etc.
Catch your Airbnb house with an infestation, you can get into big trouble as Airbnb can take down your rental, refund all of your clients, and require you to pay a professional exterminator before you can relist your property on the market. Even if you are successful in having your listing reinstated, you will have to work considerably harder to recover from a poor review.
One the most effective method of getting rid of bed bugs is to avoid an infestation from occurring in the first place. With the help of this post, we will inform you of the fundamental tips that you may use in order to clear your Airbnb of bed bugs.
What are bed bugs
Bed bugs are parasitic bloodsuckers that can be found all over the globe, at any location where humans, their preferred diet are discovered to be existing.
When dealing with a bed bug infestation, it is common for people to notice insect bites as the first indicator of the problem. Unfortunately, there is no definitive technique to distinguish between a bed bug bite and any other kind of insect bite at this time.
Every year, 1 in every 5 households is affected by bed bugs.
What to do if you suspect an infestation
If you feel that you have a bed bug infestation in your Airbnb, don’t be worried; as it is possible to get rid of bed bugs. Be patient, since eliminating bed bugs may take a significant amount of time and work. If you have a huge infestation, you may need to try a number of different chemical and non-chemical techniques until you find one that works. If you are unable to rid your house of the pests on your own, you may need to hire a professional exterminator.
Guests’ guide to ensuring bed safety
Do your research
Investigate whether or not there have been any recent occurrences of bed bugs in the area where you want to go before your next trip. This may provide you with the chance to make changes to your reservations or to exercise more caution during your stay.
Examine the mattress
Remove all of the mattress’s coverings and linens. Any quality hotel or AirBnB management will replace and wash the linens between visitors, so if you’re just checking in, you’re unlikely to see evidence of bed bugs.
However, the indicators you seek may be found in the mattress or headboard. Examine all around the mattress with a flashlight if necessary, paying specific attention to dark crevices.
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Keep your luggage away
Many Airbnb customers leave their baggage on the bed as soon as they enter the room, without taking the time to thoroughly inspect the surroundings.
This might cause bed bugs to attach themselves to your baggage and take them with you home. Keep your baggage in the dry and clean area, since there is the least chance of getting bed bugs. That’s what’ll happen if you don’t.
Owners’ guide to ensuring customers’ safety
Inspect secondhand furniture before buying
Consider checking any furniture you are considering buying beforehand. Examine the seams of the upholstery to see if there are any signs of bed bugs or insect residue. If you want to follow a rule of thumb, you should never buy a used mattress.
💡: Bed bugs hide in a variety of places. They can be found near the bed frame, mattress and piping on the box spring, headboard and seams.
Regularly inspect your bedding for signs of bed bugs
Bed bugs are everywhere, and at any time. Consequently, it becomes necessary for the host to conduct frequent inspections of the bedding for evidence of bed insect infestation. In order to prevent the spread of bed bugs, it is necessary to thoroughly wash all bedding with hot water.