Preparation Checklist

Since the space we will be treating will be heated to temperatures approaching 140°F, it’s important that anything which may be affected by the heat be removed in advance.

The more you can permanently eliminate clutter and unnecessary personal belongings, the more quickly we will be able to eliminate the Bed Bugs and let you back into your home. As such, this is a great time to “clean house” and dispose of all the things you’ve been planning to for years. You’re responsible for removing all personal property and belongings that may be damaged during the Treatment. Thermal Clean is not responsible for any loss or damage to items not removed prior to the Treatment.

How to Prepare

The list below is not exhaustive and is provided for illustrative purposes only. Please consult with our inspector if you need assistance with preparing your home for treatment.

ITEMS TO REMOVE

❑ People, pets, and live plants

❑ Plasma screen TVs

❑ Aerosol cans

❑ Fragile antique furniture or other items with glue points

❑ Artwork, including oil paintings, acrylics, loose photographs, etc.

❑ Candles and any other wax-based items

❑ Vinyl records

❑ Cigarette lighters, alcohol, cleaning products, and other flammable items

❑ Cosmetics and toiletries

❑ Medicines and vitamins

❑ Food that can melt (on counters, in cabinets/pantry)

❑ Musical instruments (leave the cases for treatment)

❑ Fire extinguishers

❑ Passports

THINGS TO DO

❑ Declutter

❑ Vacuum carpeted areas

❑ Sweep kitchen and bathroom floors, mop all floors with warm water and Clorox

❑ Bag all clean clothing plastic bags ❑ Empty dresser drawers

❑ Empty closets except for hanging clothes

❑ All textiles/fabrics (e.g., pillowcases, sheets, towels, blankets,) need to be in 42-gallon, 3 mil contractor bags, only filled half full and do not tie shut

❑ Remove all trash

RULE 1: Remove anything that can melt or explode.