What can I safely take from a roach-infested apartment?

Question

Hi all, after a year and a half of mad cleaning, caulking, squishing, and poisoning, my partner and I are ready to trade in our cockroach infested apartment for a clean bug-free one.

Any tips as to which furniture items to take with us? Most of it will end up in the dumpster (coffee maker, microwave, toaster oven, DVD player, table, office chair) , but we're wondering if it'll be safe to take the mattress.

Answer 1

i wouldn't take anything cuz ANYTHING could be containing roaches...but if u REALLY want to....

Answer 2

Only take things that can be washed. Appliances, telephones, are great places where they their eggs. I would be wary of a mattress because how would you clean it?

Anything that can be washed on all surfaces is fine. If in doubt about something, leave it outdoors for a while. Make sure to leaf through your books, papers, albums, CD cases, Clothing pockets, etc.... Pack very carefuly.

Pack very carefuly

Answer 3

Don't take anything.

Answer 4

i was told to sit stuff outside for a few days.But i personally wouldnt take anything myself.Sorry!