Be careful to keep the bedding from coming in contact with anyone or anything else. You don’t want to risk spreading the lice to other areas.
For items that can’t be washed, set them aside in a secure location and take them in to be dry cleaned as soon as possible. If dry cleaning isn’t an option, items can be placed in plastic bags and sealed for three days.
It’s important to vacuum the mattress on each side to make sure all lice are eliminated.
Make sure the box spring has been vacuumed before putting a clean sheet on your mattress.
Sprays of this nature are not intended to treat people. Always check the label of any spray you consider using to confirm whether it is safe for human use. Sprays are a good finishing option but aren’t required. Since lice have such a short lifespan without human contact, washing and vacuuming alone are usually enough to remove them all. If you have pets, check for any potential side effects the spray may cause for them. Lice sprays have been proven effective at killing any lice present on your mattress but it is not a preventive measure. A spray will not stop infestations from reoccurring.
Sleepovers your children are attending. Playgrounds where your children are interacting with a high number of other kids.
The water must remain at 130°F (54 °C) for the full ten minutes to be fully effective.
While it may not always be possible to avoid shared spaces altogether, speaking with your child on best practices can also go a long way in head lice prevention.
