Buggy return and disney stuffies

[SapphirePixie]

We had a good trip to disney but on our way home, at our last hotel, we had a buggy bed. We were told by staff it was gnats and not bedbugs but I don't believe them. We're taking every precaution we can.
In the buggy bed were 2 disney stuffies, one old and loved and one brand new from the trip. The new one says it can't be washed in water over 80 degrees and shouldn't be dried. After much researching the best way to kill the bugs are hot water and/or hot dryer.
Has anyone hot water washed or hot dried a disney stuffy? Will they survive or am I stuck bagging them away for a year?

 

[fla4fun]

We had a good trip to disney but on our way home, at our last hotel, we had a buggy bed. We were told by staff it was gnats and not bedbugs but I don't believe them. We're taking every precaution we can.
In the buggy bed were 2 disney stuffies, one old and loved and one brand new from the trip. The new one says it can't be washed in water over 80 degrees and shouldn't be dried. After much researching the best way to kill the bugs are hot water and/or hot dryer.
Has anyone hot water washed or hot dried a disney stuffy? Will they survive or am I stuck bagging them away for a year?

Did the bugs fly? I don’t believe bedbugs fly, but gnats do.

A hot dryer can melt the fur on the stuffie, so I would not risk it if the tag specifically says not to do it.

 

[KenyaSierra]

Could the new stuffie be completely submersed in wster for many hours- would that do it?

 

[SapphirePixie]

Did the bugs fly? I don’t believe bedbugs fly, but gnats do.

A hot dryer can melt the fur on the stuffie, so I would not risk it if the tag specifically says not to do it.

They did not fly. My husband believes them but I 100% think they're trying to pretend it's no big deal.

 

[SapphirePixie]

Could the new stuffie be completely submersed in wster for many hours- would that do it?

It seems like it would only be successful if it's over 119 degrees or around there.

 

[KenyaSierra]

It seems like it would only be successful if it's over 119 degrees or around there.

Bummer

 

[LoveDaisy]

Try calling your local library. Bedbugs are an issue with library books and a lot of libraries have a heated device they put returned books in to ensure there are no issues. They may be willing to put your stuffy in. In the meantime keep everything in plastic. Place your luggage in garbage bags outside your house and leave them outside until you can properly treat everything.

 

[Miffy]

And, OP, where were you staying? If you care to say. Thanks.

 

[FlyingDonut]

If we travel in the summer we leave our stuff in the car and "bake" It for a day in direct sunlight. Cars get hot.

 

[KenyaSierra]

If we travel in the summer we leave our stuff in the car and "bake" It for a day in direct sunlight. Cars get hot.

Great excuse to procrastinate unpacking!

 

[greeneyedchick]

Did the bugs fly? I don’t believe bedbugs fly, but gnats do.

A hot dryer can melt the fur on the stuffie, so I would not risk it if the tag specifically says not to do it.

You can wrap the stuffie in a trash bag and put it in a hot car for a few days to kill the bugs