This document is not final and is subject to change.
Inspection
Consider hollow portions of legs, caps that cover the feet and areas under the fabric padding and cover. (Learn more about inspection).
Preferred Control Method
Hand Wash
Metal/plastic portions of the ironing board can be washed with warm soapy water using a scrub brush or use a hose outdoors. After washing, use a towel to remove excess liquid and allow time to air dry. (Learn more about hand wash).
Heat
Clothes dryer, hair dryer, space heating. The fabric and padding on top of the ironing board can be removed and placed in a hot dryer to heat treat for bed bugs. Use a hair dryer to blow hot air into cracks and crevices to flush bed bugs, and use the crevice tool on a vacuum cleaner to pick them up. Space heating will treat an ironing board effectively. (Learn more about heat).
Other Control Options
Vacuum
Use the brush attachment to vacuum metal/plastic portions of the ironing board. This
technique can be combined with using a hair dryer. (Learn more about vacuuming).
Not Recommended - Steam, Freeze, Desiccant dust
Updated 5/23/2025