Saturday, June 30, 2012

Keeping Childcare Facilities Clean from Bed Bugs

• Keep all areas as uncluttered as possible.

• Store all student and staff personal items separately in sealed plastic containers when possible.

• Clean regularly, paying extra attention to lost-and-found areas, upholstered furniture and/or bedding, wall mounted items (e.g. clocks, pictures, mirrors, etc.) and bookcases.

• Purchase and dedicate equipment for bed bug control, including vacuums and steam cleaners (steam must heat to at least 170oF). Empty and discard bags or collecting containers immediately. Clean and maintain the equipment regularly.

• Regularly wash and heat-dry all bedding, dress-up clothing, or other items for
at least 20 minutes (most ‘dry-clean only’ items can be put in the dryer as long as they are dry).

• Regularly inspect the facility: be careful and methodical using care to avoid spreading bed bugs to other areas.

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