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Jessie (Long Island, Ny) on 10/31/2012
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Traveling this summer my husband and I stayed in a hotel that had a five star rating, and I was bitten by bed bugs. To releive the itching and burning I used Apple Cider Vinegar. It worked miracles immediately!

Replied By Anita (Philadelphia, Pa, US) on 09/15/2014

I tried apple cider vinegar and it worked right away on my skin for bed bug bites. Thank you so much. I couldn't sleep at night but the Apple cider vinegar is great.

Replied By Naila (Orange County) on 10/29/2014

How do you suggest to use the ACV? Drink it? Rub it with a cotton ball directly on our skin bumps?

Replied By Mama to Many (Tennessee) on 10/30/2014

Dear Nailia,

When we use Apple Cider Vinegar for bug bites, we use it topically. I use it straight. But if the skin is broken it burns a little. But it usually relieves itching for hours. For children or sensitive skin, we dilute it with half water. Or even more.

Turmeric internally may also help the itch as it is an anti-inflammatory. 1 teaspoon twice a day for adults.

~Mama to Many~

Replied By Asiyah ( Sc) on 05/08/2015

Thank you so much. I needed that bit of information. I recently moved with my Aunt. Her home is infected. They've really had a feast on me. The itch feels like someone put a germ under my skin.

Replied By Julie (Lavergne, Tn) on 07/05/2015

How did you use the apple cider vinegar for bed bugs? Do you pour in a bowl and soak your foot in it?

Replied By Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 07/06/2015

Dear Julie,

When I use Apple Cider Vinegar for bug bites, I put it into a spray bottle and spray it onto the bites. Alternately, dab some onto a cottonball. If you are dealing with a sensitive skin area, dilute with water at least 1/2 and maybe more if that seems too strong for your skin.

~Mama to Many~

Replied By Arclight (Calgary, Ab) on 05/22/2016

Take a bath with apple cider vinegar as it balances out the ph level in your skin and gets rid of your bed bugs..

Replied By Lisa (Ms) on 01/25/2017

Can I use white vinegar instead of apple cider vinegar for bedbug bites?

Replied By Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 01/26/2017

It wouldn't hurt to try white vinegar instead of apple cider. My husband has used white vinegar topically in the past for athlete's foot. He did dilute that and used 1/2 vinegar and 1/2 water.

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