Debugging Your House After a Lice Infestation!

Even un-hatched lice eggs pose a great risk to parents. Did you know lice eggs or nits have the ability to live anywhere? Yes, nits do require warmth and moisture to hatch during the incubation period. But fallen nits and scattered live lice can wreak havoc in a newly de-loused household!

According to a clinical report by the American Academy of Pediatrics “herculean cleaning measures aren’t really beneficial” when it comes to lice removal. This is only when house cleaning isn’t followed after treating your brood for head lice!

Yes, conducting a top to bottom house cleaning after an infestation does guarantee zero infestations in the future.

• Vacuum your child’s car seat cover every day…
• Make sure to change bed sheets, pillowcases, pajamas, and towels every day. Wash them at the end of the day using your machine’s hot laundry cycle. Dry all items with the high heat settings on.
• Wash all hair accessories with hot water and soap to dislodge any nits and lice.

Some FAQs about House Cleaning Due to Head Lice

You can send word to expert lice removal technicians at Lice Master’s clinic in Plantation if you experience problems cleaning your home. They ensure thorough house inspection and cleaning, giving you peace after facing a dreaded head lice outbreak.

There are, however, some misconceptions parents have regarding home cleaning after an infestation:

Do I Need to Steam Clean My Carpets?

Head lice don’t usually fall on the carpet. However, thorough vacuuming is required if someone (with a moderate to severe infestation) frequently lies on the carpet.

Can Lice Live in the Mattress or Walls?

No. This is because head lice need to drink blood to survive. They also need warmth and moisture. Additionally, nits need to be attached to hair in order to incubate. Head lice simply lie in wait for another victim if they fall out. Head lice don’t crawl inside any space even though it’s a parasite. 

Do I Have to Bag All My Clothes to Kill Lice?

This is the most common misconception. Parents often make the effort of bagging their clothes for 2 weeks to kill lice. An effective tip is to throw clothes in the washer and dryer, starting the highest possible setting! Head lice can only survive for 1–2 days off your head.

Make your life easier by calling the experts in lice removal, inspection and cleaning to your home! Live in Weston? Don’t fret; Lice Master has lice clinics all over the place.