Can you wash your body to get rid of bed bugs on you?

You need to wash clothing (preferably on hot) and dry it (preferably on hot). Hot wash/dry will kill all bed bug stages and eggs.

Experts say you can also use dry cleaning but make sure the dry cleaner uses traditional methods (PERC) NOT newer, "green" methods which may not kill bed bugs.

Also, if you go to a laundromat or dry cleaner, do not take your infested clothing there unless sealed in an airtight plastic bag.