Suitcases are notoriously difficult to tumble dry.
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Which is why I only use soft sided luggage, like garment or duffle bags
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Frank Herbert was fifty years ahead of you.
Do you mean Philadelphia, Mississippi, rather than Philadelphia, Michigan (as the latter doesnât exist)?
Itâs not guaranteed to kill them. Their metabolisms are so slow that theyâre really hard to drown, and they shrug off all kinds of poisons; soap doesnât bother them at all. Heat is generally the most reliable means of home treatment; IIRC, 120F for one hour will kill all development stages, including eggs. A long, hot tumble through the dryer will usually do it for clothes, though itâs obviously not convenient for suitcases.
If youâre concerned about it, a PackTite hot box can treat anything you can fit in it, including large suitcases, for âonlyâ $300. (And boy will you be annoyed when you see the shoddy build quality theyâre charging you for, but the important thing is that itâs been tested by an independent expert and really does get hot air into every crevice; thereâs no cold spots in the corners for the bugs to shelter.)
I could go on for hours, but I shouldnât. http://bedbugger.com/ is a good resource if you want to know more.
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