Most parents are worried about one thing: head lice infection. Schoolchildren are often prone to this infection. It is an irritating situation that will require careful treatment to get rid of head and house lice. This condition is also known as head louse and is technically called Pediculus. These infect animals and pets and will need the same treatment.
People who have been infected with lice naturally expect a quick remedy. Lice are a small parasite that feeds on blood and causes severe itching. These parasites do not have wings. They have also been known to infect other pets and animals in the home. Being contagious, they spread very quickly from person to person. This happens even faster when people infected with lice sit together. Parasites have special claws that help them attach to hair.
You can treat this at home naturally so you don’t have to worry about harmful chemicals. Here is the procedure for home lice removal: First, make sure the area you will be using is free of rugs and clothing. Otherwise, the lice will hide inside them. Tie the hair at the top. With cotton dipped in a safe cleanser, clean the ears and circle around the ears and hairline.
Saturate all hair while keeping head dry, then apply Lice Cleanser to saturate all hair. Massage and lather. Comb all the hair and tie it back. Massage the scalp for about 30-40 minutes, every 10 minutes. Once again, apply the cleanser and repeat the process. Let it absorb well. Rinse with water. Dry hair. When the hair is dry, use a nit comb to remove any debris. If there are any nits left, you can pick them up in daylight. It is better to use a cleanser and hot water to rinse the head. You can repeat the process after two weeks, if necessary.
When treatment is complete, clean all clothing, bedding, stuffed animals, rugs, etc. They can be washed at 140 degrees to completely destroy the eggs too. Also, vacuum areas such as upholstered furniture, car seats, carpets, disposing of debris properly. Always keep your body clean as proper hygiene and sanitation are absolutely necessary to keep these parasites away.