I have read a lot of different ways to get rid of bed bugs what are the most effective ways?

New mattress: Best recommendations: get a new matress and box springs, cover in plastic, thoroughly shampoo and clean living quarters, shampoo/rinse any pets. Can treat yourself with commercial topical product like rid, sometimes antiinflammatory cream and/or steroid cream is also helpful.

Most effective - : Professional exterminator. Declutter entire bedroom & any other effected rooms. Check this site for instructions: http://treatmentforbedbugs.Com/ place all junk in tightly sealed plastic & dispose of it. Wash clothing, linens, towels in hot water. Dry on highest heat - then repeat. Place clean items in a sealed bag to prevent re-infestation.Steam clean what you can't place in drier. Vacuum >>.