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How to Get Rid of Lice
Lice can be frustrating to get rid of, but with the right approach and products you can be lice-free in no time. Taking the following potential steps can help you get rid of lice quickly and effectively.
- Purchase a treatment specifically designed to get rid of lice, such as a shampoo containing permethrin or a special lice comb.
- Wash recently-used clothing, hats, bedding, and towels in hot water, then dry on the highest heat setting.
- Vacuum carpets, furniture, and anything else the lice may have been in contact with. Immediately dispose of the vacuum bag or empty the canister.
- Have everyone in the household comb their hair with a lice comb, as this can help dislodge some lice from the scalp.
- Use the lice-killing shampoo according to its instructions.
- Rinse the shampoo off and have everyone in the household comb with the lice comb again.
- Vacuum and wash any clothing or sheets used after the shampoo was applied.
Additionally, it may be necessary to repeat the lice removal process after several days, as lice eggs, or nits, may hatch after the initial treatment.