Rest Easy Heat, Bed Bug Specialists, LLC Minimal Preparation Checklist For a successful bed bug heat treatment our service technicians need your full cooperation. If you are unable or do not wish to perform the list below, ask us for a quote for the No-Prep method. We can prepare your home for you!
REMOVE
- ÂșHumans and all pets including birds, fish, reptiles, etc. will have to leave for the entire day.
- ÂșOnly take items with you that are absolutely necessary. (Wallet, keys, cell-phone.) Purses, backpacks, briefcases and other items should be left in the unit if possible to prevent re-infestation. Vinyl blind from windows and lay flat on the ground in front of or near window. BOX
- ÂșAll of the following items must be placed in containers/boxes and left by the door for inspection by the technician:
- ÂșCompressed gases, flammable or combustible chemicals (gasoline, propane, butane, cigarette lighters, light fuel)
- ÂșAerosols and pressurized cans (hairspray, spray-on deodorants, bug sprays, spray paints, asthma inhalers and aerosol cleaning products) liquid soap, colognes and perfumes, cosmetics,creams and lotions
- ÂșAmmunition/black powder, butane lighters, lamp oil, fuel for food warmers, solvents,fireworks, etc. ÂșCandles, wax figurines, musical instruments, indoor plants, valuables or any items you feel may be affected by extreme temperatures.
- ÂșVinyl Records and other vinyl items.
MOVE
- ÂșClear a path about the width of a door throughout the unit to allow the technician to move the equipment from room to room.
- ÂșRemove all unsecured items such as picture frames, artwork, wall clocks and decorative items from the walls and place on the floor in the same room as they were hanging.
- ÂșClothes and personal items may be left in drawers or chests, but empty out contents of densely packed areas in to open-weave laundry baskets
- ÂșLoose papers, newspapers and magazines should be collected and contained to prevent being blown out of place by the high-powered fans
REFRIGERATE
- ÂșFruit, vegetables and chocolate/other foods unlikely to withstand the temperature change and medications
- ÂșCarbonated beverages or drinks kept under pressure (Plastic soda bottles, wine bottles, canned soda/beer)
OTHER/MISC
- ÂșUnplug all electronics including televisions, radios, clocks, etc, with the exception of the refrigerator
- ÂșPlease turn off heating and air conditioning systems ÂșFor any waterbeds or air beds, drain or deflate bladders
- ÂșOrthopedic devices such as wheelchairs, prosthetic appendages, canes, etc. must remain in the residence
- ÂșDeactivate or remove smoke/heat/fire detectors and alarms in service area. Contact alarm company or fire department if needed.
- ÂșUnlock and make accessible all storage chests, luggage and cabinets.
- ÂșFailure to do so may result in the default of your warranty
- ÂșA cancellation fee may be assessed for failing to comply with this checklist.
