Head lice are terrible pests, but getting rid of an infestation requires focused action and determination. The risk of spreading a head lice infestation through a household is a real threat and so it is important to take action and treat the personal items of an infected person. The most likely items that could be infected are discussed below with recommended treatment procedures.

Combs and Brushes
The most obvious item that most likely contains lice or nits is the person's comb or hair brush. The comb or hair brush is an example of a personal item that is in direct contact with the infestation of head lice. Combs and brushes are difficult to clean as the crevices and teeth provide a perfect place for the head lice to hold on and hide. You can either buy new brushes or clean them by soaking all combs and brushes in boiling water. Not all combs are able to be placed in boiling water, so be careful. Also clean each comb after use to stop the spread of head lice as well as re-infecting your self.

Clothing
Special care is also required with your clothing, especially hats, beanies and hoodies. Take your clothing and place it in a tumble dryer or hot dryer. Washing your clothing does not kill all the head lice, but the dryer on a high setting is able to kill the head lice in most cases. Make sure that clothing put inside the dryer is not mixed with other members of the family. Only put the clothing of the infected person in the dryer. You do not want to spread the head lice.

Towels
Towels are common holders of head lice because of the drying of hair after washing. Your towels should also be put into the dryer. Never share a towel with a person who has a head lice infestation. For the best results it's recommended that the towel is placed in the dryer daily as it will help decrease the risk of reintroducing head lice to your head.

Bedding
Bedding and pillows is another area that requires attention during a head lice break out. The treatment process of head lice is the same as clothing and towels. Take the bedding and place it is a dryer. Do not throw the bedding on the floor and then transport it to the dryer, rather place all the bedding parts ie: pillows, duvet covers etc in the middle that is covered with a sheet and wrap it up. Then take the wrapped up parcel to the dryer and open it and place it in the dryer. Always put the clothing, bedding and towels in the dryer on a high setting for about twenty five minutes.These simple guidelines will help break down the head lice numbers in your home as well as decrease the chances of infecting other members of the household. I have battled with head lice before and so I decided to help other people with the common problem of head lice. Getting rid of head lice can be a challenge, but with the right knowledge and a safe, tested method of killing head lice you will be able to become head lice free again.


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