Preparing for your heat treatment
Heat treatment needs far less preparation than chemical sprays. A few small steps on the morning of your visit make the day faster and the result more reliable.
Interactive preparation checklist
Tick items off as you complete them, fill in your details, then print or email the form to us for approval.
Heat treatment preparation checklist
Complete every section below, fill in your details, then print or email the form for approval.
Put everything you've taken out of bedrooms and bathrooms into the kitchen — we'll inspect and hand-treat it before the main heat cycle.
Sprinklers, heat detectors, smoke detectors and WiFi alarm systems must be drained or disarmed before treatment. Tick every item in the Fire, safety & alarm systems section.
Your details
Fire, safety & alarm systems
0/4Remove from the property
0/9Bag before treatment
0/5Leave exactly where it is
0/5Access & the night before
0/5Disclaimer & agreement
I confirm that I have read and completed the preparation instructions above to the best of my ability. I understand that Extreme Heat To Kill Bed Bugs will carry out a chemical-free heat treatment at the address provided, and that internal temperatures will reach levels capable of damaging heat-sensitive items (including but not limited to wax candles, aerosols, vinyl, certain plastics, live plants and pets). I understand that IKEA furniture, flat-pack furniture and other laminated or veneered items are heat-sensitive, and the laminate edging or trim may soften, lift or unstick during treatment. I confirm that all such items have been removed from the treatment area and accept full responsibility for any items left in the property. I agree to provide safe access for the duration of the treatment (typically 4–6 hours) and confirm the information I have given is accurate. I also understand that the 6-month guarantee is void if the infestation is proven to be re-entering from a neighbouring property, and that no refund will be given in those circumstances.
Fill in your name, address, postcode, phone, sign and tick the agreement box to enable sending.
What to do before we arrive
Follow these three simple categories so our technicians can heat every corner safely and effectively.
Remove from the property
- Pressurised aerosol cans (deodorants, hairspray, cooking sprays)
- Wax candles — they melt at treatment temperatures
- Vinyl records, unmounted photographic film, fresh-cut flowers
- Chocolate, soft cheese and temperature-sensitive food
- Live houseplants
- Pets — cats, dogs, rabbits, fish, reptiles out for the day
Bag before treatment
- Bedding and pillowcases in sealed bin liners
- Recently-worn clothing sealed in bags
- Soft toys sealed in bags
- Empty washing baskets into sealed bags
- Leave all bags in the room so they're treated too
Leave exactly where it is
- Mattresses, beds and bedframes
- Sofas and armchairs
- Wardrobes and drawers
- Books, electronics and most artwork
- Most furniture stays in place for better airflow
Access & parking
- We need around 4–6 hours on-site.
- Parking close to the front door speeds setup.
- Hand over a key or arrange a meeting time.
- You don't need to be present during treatment — we'll lock up.
The night before
Strip the bed and bag the linen. Pull furniture 10cm away from external walls if you can. Empty washing baskets into sealed bags. That's it.
Place all removed items in the kitchen so our team can inspect and hand-treat anything that shouldn't go through the main heat cycle.
Need bed bugs gone — fast?
One visit. No chemicals. Guaranteed eradication of bed bugs and eggs. Call now for a no-obligation quote — most jobs booked within 48 hours.