- Mix ingredients in a spray bottle.
- Shake well before every use.
Where to spray:
- Mattress seams
- Bed frame joints
- Headboard (especially if wooden)
- Curtains near the bed
- Cracks, baseboards, drawer edges
- The underside of chairs or sofas
Precaution:
Test the spray on fabric first to ensure it doesn’t stain.
Effect:
Clove oil’s strong aroma can disrupt bedbugs’ ability to locate you, making them less active and reducing bites.
4. Clove Steam Method (For People With a Steamer)
If you don’t have clove oil, you can still create aromatic steam using whole cloves.
How to do it:
- Boil water with a handful of cloves.
- Let the pot simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Pour the hot clove water into a bowl.
- Place it carefully under the bed or in the infested room.
As the steam rises, it fills cracks and fabric with clove aroma, pushing out hidden insects.
(This method does not kill bedbugs but helps flush them from hiding spots.)
Where to Focus Clove Treatments
Bedbugs hide extremely well. For best results, apply cloves in every place they might crawl through: