Updated 28 September 2026
Preparing your belongings helps the technician reach affected areas. Use the instructions for your booked service as the main checklist: different items and treatment methods need different handling.
Before you start
Ask which rooms need preparation and whether any furniture must be moved. Tell the team about children, pets, aquariums, access difficulties and treatments already used. Do not dismantle electrical fittings or move large furniture without suitable help.
Bedding and clothing
- Bag potentially infested items before carrying them to the laundry.
- Use washing and drying instructions appropriate to the item and treatment plan; check fabric care labels.
- Store cleaned items separately in clean, sealed bags or containers.
- Keep untreated belongings separate until the technician advises what to do.
Furniture and access
Clear access around beds and affected furniture without moving clutter into unaffected rooms. Ask before discarding a mattress or sofa. If disposal is necessary, agree how to contain and move the item so it does not spread activity through the property.
After the visit
Follow the re-entry, ventilation and cleaning instructions supplied. Ask which treated areas must remain undisturbed. Record any new sightings and keep the follow-up appointment when included in your package.
When requesting a quote, give the bedroom count and mention affected living rooms or sofas. The bed bug price tables explain the published package areas; confirm the final scope before your appointment.
Further reading: US EPA: preparing for bed bug treatment.
Your next step
Need help with a Sydney property? Compare our bed bug treatment options and current treatment prices. Tell us your suburb, property type and affected rooms, or call 0450 221 393 to discuss a quote.
