No. Unfortunately, there's simply no guarantee or scientific evidence that this method will work, especially for serious infestations. Though bleach may kill one or more bed bugs, it will not eliminate the bed bugs that are hiding, therefore it won't get rid of an infestation.

Will bleach kill bed bugs and their eggs?

Bleach contains hypochlorite, an ingredient that kills bed bugs. Bleach is a sodium hypochlorite solution, which has a pH of 11 and breaks down proteins to render them defective. If the bleach makes direct contact with the bed bugs and their eggs, their bodies will absorb the acid, killing them.

Can straight bleach kill bed bugs?

Yes. Undiluted bleach can be effective for killing bed bugs, if applied directly. You cannot soak the mattress in bleach, if you want to use it later. Even if you spray bleach on the mattress, the bugs may hide inside it.