How to Eliminate Lice

Due to the highly transferable nature of lice, parents and day-care workers have to work hard to keep these pests at bay. Follow these steps to rid your child and home of lice.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

• Lice shampoo
• Fine-toothed comb
• Pronto Plus Household Spray

1. Use a maximum strength over-the-counter shampoo intended to eliminate lice, as soon as lice are noticed.
2. Be sure to read all package directions. Most lice shampoos are used while the hair is dry.
3. Comb out lice and nits (head-lice eggs) with a fine-toothed comb after applying the lice treatment. Allow about an hour for this procedure.
4. Repeat the shampoo treatment after 10 days. The shampoo does not kill eggs, so a second treatment is required to kill the lice that have hatched in the meantime.
5. Wash all bedding and pillows in hot water.
   
6. Use a spray such as Pronto Plus Household Spray on the inside of the car, furniture and unwashable garments and bedding.
7. Put all fabric items that you cannot spray or wash in a tightly sealed plastic bag for one month.
   

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