Bed bug infestations often start small but spread fast. If you don't act quickly your entire mattress will be under siege in a week, according to pest experts , with a full-blown infestation in your home taking place around a month or two later. There are ways to avoid this fate, however, and a simple cleaning schedule can keep your home bed bug free. More specifically, targeting three key items in your weekly bedroom clean can help you spot early signs of bed bugs to head off an infestation before it has time to take root. 3 bedroom items to clean weekly to help you spot early signs of bed bugs 1. Your bedding You know the enticing aroma that wafts from a bakery? That's what your sheets smell like to bed bugs — rich with the scent of their favorite food. Regularly washing your sheets busts odors and removes embedded sweat and moisture. A hot wash at 140°F (60°C) also helps kill bed bugs, which are heat adverse and not a fan of water .…