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Fore Safe Use

To prevent reinfection or spreading of the infection to other people, good health habits are required. These include the following:

• For lice infestation :
  • Disinfecting or washing combs, curlers and brushes in very hot water - 65 °C or 150 °F for about 10 minutes immediately after using.
  • Washing in very hot water all recently worn clothing and using bed linens and towels and drying them in a hot dryer for at least 20 minutes. Articles that can't be washed may be dry-cleaned, pressed with a hot iron, or just placed in a hot dryer.
  • Sealing stuffed toys and other non-washable articles in a plastic bag for 2 weeks, or placing these items in the freezer - in sealed plastic bags for 12 to 24 hours.
  • Vacuuming all rugs, mattresses, pillows, furniture and car seats to get rid of fallen hairs with lice.
• For scabies infestation : Washing all recently worn clothing such as underwear and pajamas and using sheets, pillowcases, and towels in very hot water or dry-cleaning.