DRAFT
This document is not final and is subject to change.
This document is not final and is subject to change.
Wicker, plastic or metal
Preferred Control Method
Hand Wash
Place basket in bathtub partially filled with warm, soapy water. Use scrub brush to clean all surfaces. After washing, use a towel to remove excess liquid and allow time. (Learn more about hand wash).
Other Control Options
Isolation
Store inside an airtight plastic bag for six months. (Learn more about isolation).
Vacuum
Use a brush attachment to vacuum all surfaces of the basket. This technique may be used in combination with a hair dryer to kill bed bug eggs. (Learn more about vacuuming).
Heat
Hair dryer or space heating. Systematically treat both the inside and outside of the basket so that both sides of the item are heated sufficiently. (Learn more about heat).
Not Recommended - Steam, Freeze, Desiccant dust
Updated 5/23/2025