The first step in head lice removal is identifying and making sure it is truly head lice. Adult lice are roughly 1/8 to 1/10 of an inch long and tan to gray in color. Nits are lice eggs and are when when laid but turn a light brown when about to hatch. The nits attach themselves to their with glue about 1/2 of an inch from the scalp. Nits are difficult to pick off whereas dandruff comes right out.
Once you have identified that it is lice its time to go about removing them. There are a few treatments available by prescription which I do not recommend. Not only mcm crossbody bag have lice become resistant to many of these products, they also contain potentially dangerous chemicals and pesticides. If you insist on using one of these products please be sure you follow the manufacturers instructions.
A safer more effective way is to go the natural route. This can involve many things such as olive oil, vinegar, mayonnaise or a formula made up of tree and essential oils. Whatever route you choose you must be sure you remove all nits. This is done using a proper nit comb and being very thorough. Remove lice and nits is a very tedious and mcm shoulder bag you must do it right the first time to avoid re-infestation.
There are steps you must take to remove lice and nits in your home. Those include laundering, vacuuming and combs and brushes.
You need to wash all bedding material in mcm purse your house the infested person came in contact with. This includes bedding, towels and all recently worn clothing. You must use soapy hot water and dry to at least 140 degrees.
You must vacuum all carpets, pillows, mattresses and furniture. Vacuuming is recommended over spraying. Items that cannot be washed and dried need to be put in an air tight plastic bag for at least 2 weeks. This will kill all lice and nits on those materials.
Take all the combs and brushes in your house and soak them in very hot water for at least 15 minutes. One hour would be ideal. Be sure that the infested person in your house does not share any of these items until you are 100% sure they are lice free.
While removing head lice might seem like a long, difficult task, just remember it doesn’t have to be. If done properly you should have no problem in removing these pesky parasites.