If you have lice, it’s important to take thorough measures to clean your surroundings to prevent the spread and re-infestation. Here’s what you should clean:
1. Bedding and Linens: Wash all bedding, including sheets, pillowcases, blankets, and towels, in hot water (at least 130°F or 54°C) and then dry them on high heat. Alternatively, you can seal these items in a plastic bag for two days to kill any remaining lice.
2. Clothing: Wash all clothing, especially those worn in the last 48 hours, in hot water and dry them on high heat. Any clothing that cannot be washed should be sealed in a plastic bag for two days.
3. Personal Items: Items like hats, scarves, hair accessories, and stuffed animals should be washed or sealed in a plastic bag for two days.
4. Combs, Brushes and Hair Care Products: Combs can be washed with soap and rinsed with warm water. Brushes should be placed in a zip-lock bag aside for 48 hours or 12 hours in the freezer.
5. Furniture and Upholstery: Vacuum upholstered furniture, mattresses, and carpets thoroughly. Pay extra attention to areas where the infested person has spent time.
6. Car Seats and Headrests: Vacuum car seats and headrests if the infested person has been in the car recently.
7. Floors and Surfaces: Clean floors, countertops, and other surfaces with a vacuum or damp cloth.
8. Toys: Rinse any toys or other items that the infested person may have used or touched.
9. Notify Close Contacts: Inform close contacts such as family members, friends, or classmates so they can take appropriate measures to check for and treat lice if necessary.
10. Hair Treatment: Remember, thorough cleaning and hair treatment are essential to prevent re-infestation. It’s also important to follow up with the appropriate lice treatment as recommended by healthcare professionals.
The most important cleaning is to treat the hair. without treating the hair properly the home cleaning is pointless, we recommend cleaning the day of your treatment.
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