How to Clean Your House After Lice Tutorial

Learn exactly how to clean your house after lice! Learn all the secrets of exactly what to clean and how to clean it!
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In this video:
0:00 Intro to My Lice Advice
0:41 Five Principles of House Cleaning
0:59 Lice Live on the Head
1:47 How Long Lice or Lice Eggs Can Live In Your House
2:53 Don't Use Lice Sprays
3:38 Does the washing machine kill lice?
4:30 Put lice infested items in the Dryer,
4:54 Boil water for lice infested hair brushes
5:38 You can bag up anything that has lice in your house
6:13 Summary, Key Points
8:00 Bonus Tip for Getting Rid of Lice in Your Home
Dealing with head lice is stressful, and misinformation about how to clean your house after lice may have you wanting to burn your house down! If you’ve scoured the Internet looking for concrete answers and are still feeling confused about what to clean and how to clean it, look no further.
This video tutorial provides how-to instructions and 5 principles that’ll cover cleaning everything in your house, including time frames, temperatures and methods of house cleaning for lice. Follow these 5 principles and you’ll know exactly how to clean your house after lice!
But, it doesn’t matter how much time you spend cleaning your house after lice, you’ll never get rid of lice if you don’t take care of the problem on the head.
Do you want to get rid of lice PERMANENTLY in one treatment? Then learn how to do a professional treatment on your child at home. Click the link below to learn how.
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Each step of the professional technique is detailed and demonstrated by a lice expert in a series of short videos. You follow along on your child and by the end of the videos, lice is completely eliminated from your head and home. And it comes with a 100% money-back guarantee.
ABOUT YOUR LICE COACH: Theresa is a Registered Nurse, specializing in head lice (and Super Lice). She has years of experience curing children of lice. She is the creator of MyLiceAdvice.com, the top lice informational websites in the world and she teaches parents how to get rid of lice in less than a day in the Get Rid of Lice Like a Pro online course.

[@jeffreyskinner7167]

In the 60s we used to have the public health nurse come in to the public schools and check everybody for this issue . An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

[@myliceadvice4403]

Yeah, I remember we used to get routine lice checks too. No more though, and lice is rampant these days. Bummer.

[@ajcollins8849]

I went to school in the 80s in California , at beginning of the school year the school would check every ones heads

[@IsabelRodriguez-we7wm]

I also remember getting lice checked in elementary and I was in school from like 2004-2019 and the last one I got was at least 4th grade and never seen them again so sad

[@pammers5588]

I remember that. It was really nice

[@shannonk2541]

Lice sucks! First timer here with my child. She has so much hair. It’s been a nightmare. Thank you for this video, it’s so helpful!!!

[@myliceadvice4403]

I'm glad you found the videos. Yes, lice is the worst! -Theresa, My Lice Advice

[@Cupofsew]

Thank you for your advice! Picking up a lint roller asap.

[@robertearl963]

I was shocked when you revealed your top secret tip for removing lice. I discovered quite by accident that a sticky lint roller would work. I'm glad i wasn't imagining it. I'm not 100% sure but I think i have body lice due certain signs I've experienced. Aside from that, I've never had a case of head lice even when my kids camp home from school with them. My doctor jokingly said maybe there's something in your body they don't like. All i do know is I am very glad. Thanks for your advice.

[@user-kt1cl4je6e]

Amazing! Helpful tips!

[@joshhill8621]

Thank you for this video. Very informative. 1 of my kids has lice, we just found out and i havent seen for myself but i hear it was a lot. I am going to use all of this information to take care of it. I feel so bad for my daughter, it broke my heart. I was a little boy when i had lice and felt embarrassed, i cant imagine how she feels. But thank you for this information.

[@olisaprice9870]

Amazing video

[@SonidoStereoMP]

Thank you 👍

[@tamaraalqaisi9324]

Thank you 👏

[@cynchee]

Thank you for the great advice. Gove me a peace of mind. 🤗

[@skateboard8632]

True!! Past Tense for Give Is Gave.

[@myliceadvice4403]

Thanks for your kind reply Cyn. I'm glad you found the video and got some peace of mind.

[@sittingwitharvin]

Oh my gosh. Just found some lice and I am sooooo greatful for you right now! So helpful. Thank you! Lice sucks!

[@myliceadvice4403]

Yes, lice sucks! I'm so glad you found the video. I hope you've gotten it all taken care of now. If you want more help then head to my website myliceadvice.com/how-to-get-rid-of-lice-like-a-pro/

[@Dogs2356]

Thank you for your advice best video

[@myliceadvice4403]

Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad it was helpful!

[@saraiuniforme294]

Thank u 💓

[@midlifetravelers6151]

I appreciate your expertise. Thank you.

[@myliceadvice4403]

Thanks so much for your kind reply. That made my day 😀. -Theresa, My Lice Advice

[@LFnova9]

Thank you! I have sent this video to a friend to help her and her family! I appreciate your video advice. Take care!! :)

[@lisalear5968]

Hi- thank you for your advice! What about cars, car seats… I understand the life span but if the kids are in and out of the car… could you use a bug fogger or something like that?

[@ileahigh2388]

Would a steamer be a useful/helpful cleaning tool for the furniture and beds?!? Do they get hot enough?!? I haven’t had lice before but I have been exposed to lice and had to treat it with my kids before.

[@anymoose6685]

Sounds like a really good scalp treatment, hot dryer, and long weekend out of the house should be enough. Time for camping?

[@tracyjohnson5023]

I have a question: ivermectin given internally kills lice in cattle, horses, dogs. Does it also work for people?

[@deanhenthorn1890]

I’ve used 30% permethrin mixed 2oz to a gallon of water. A handheld clothing steamer kills lice on mattress and items too large for a dryer quickly.

[@SheSoIndigo]

THANK YOU❤ grateful to come across you and your brand. It seems so simple especially if you're clean as can be. I'm a self employed HAIRSTYLIST. Lice is ruining me and my son's life it keeps coming back cuz i don't have the access/cant afford all the things you need like a dryer (most people in nyc can't/don't have em) the rebuying everything, it's unethical for me to work (hairstylist) when I know there's an active infestation. It's been 8 months of this I feel like an expert now and it's back!! (Or never left). 😒

[@peggywelty5139]

Glad that you can tell people about this creepy subject that embarrass most people my daughter only had them once but she was teased for years about having maybe you should talk about not teasing because anyone can get them .

[@laurenhills239]

Do nits live on surfaces for more than 48hours? Everything I have read says that nits can live off of the scalp for 2 weeks and hatch on furniture? I’m so paranoid because my little sister brought home lice from summer camp and I want to make sure to kill off everything including the nits

[@veednttrip93]

Did u listen and watch the video at all?

[@gtx-808]

My coworker gave me lice I end up shaving my head I'm used to doing that cause I live in Arizona & it can get really hot but I swear my coworker don't brush his teeth or take showers I'm stay as far away from him as I can 😂

[@myliceadvice4403]

Awe, co-workers, yeah, there's nothing you can really do about that... Gotta work 😆. Bummer you had to shave your head, at least it's warm there!

[@colton5bucks]

I'm DEAD Lmao

[@dewuknowHIM]

Lice Sucks !! My grands get it constantly... ARGH !! GREAT TIPS !!!

[@arcadediva4421]

I am struggling with lice for 3 years and I've been drying my chlothes and the heat but they have not gone away. And my baby boy has them and I've been using the treatment but it was not working whatvshoukd I clean his hair with

[@christie724]

Olive oil saturate your head thoroughly for a few hours and get a good lice and nit comb and comb out the dead lice and eggs. Repeat this every 6 days for about a month and follow the steps on house cleaning on the mayo clinic or cdc websites for lice treatment

[@Sweet-n-Sassy1968]

Wish i knew a lot of this years ago

[@user-yv3zp9su3m]

Should i throw away the hair comb i was using the time i had lice and didnt know?

[@myliceadvice4403]

Sheena, That's completely up to you. Is it a cheap comb? Then feel free to throw it away 😀. But if it's a comb you wanna keep then soak it in hot water (the temperature of hot tea, remember, otherwise it'll melt the comb). -Theresa, My Lice Advice

[@marymatthews8616]

I have long hair. How do I check myself for lice

[@cammando2363]

You would think that for over half a century we have been battling these annoyances. And they are still around.

[@shelleymason2549]

Do you know how to get rid of lice off of head boards that have cloth.

[@myliceadvice4403]

Hi Shelley. Is the head board wood or a cloth head board? For wood head boards yes, you can wipe it down with a wet cloth or a sani-cloth of any kind. It won't kill the lice when you wipe them onto your cloth, but it'll trap them onto the cloth and you can rinse them down the sink or toss them in the garbage. If you have a cloth head board then your best bet is a sticky lint roller. Lint roll the head board and that'll get any lice that may be on there. Don't be surprised if you don't find any lice when you clean the head board. Lice really just stick to the hair of the head. The #1 thing to focus on is getting rid of lice on the hair. That includes killing all of the lice and all of the lice eggs also known as nits. If you want some help with that then check out my step-by-step video system myliceadvice.com/how-to-get-rid-of-lice-like-a-pro/

[@jamiedunn6286]

What about body lice? My son has bites all over his head but no nits or bugs he also has bites on his body that came 1st. I thought it was chiggers or bed bugs so I went crazy cleaning and spraying but he continues to have bites and itches badly. I've never found an adult lice but I find little tiny black dots on everything( on bed covers, clothes, counter tops, I'll itch and find a black dot almost looks like dirt) some I put between my fingernails and it will pop. I'm so confused and it's driving me insane. Can you please help me?

[@semiramismunoz8948]

I hope she answers our questions

[@Annie-lr2cm]

I think those tiny black bugs may be fleas. They are absolutely no fun either!!!

[@godofallthings1336]

How about beds and pillows?

[@myliceadvice4403]

Remove all the linen and put it in the dryer on high heat for 40 minutes. You can just put the pillow straight in the dryer as well. If you're still freaked that there might be lice on the mattress itself then you can vacuum the mattress or use a lint roller on the mattress. The lint roller is the best. -Theresa, My Lice Advice

[@jae2497]

Girl permethrin works

[@julianngomez9382]

If you wash in hot water and then dry on high heat does that still kill them?

[@thegodinezfamilyy1617]

Yes

[@julianngomez9382]

@@thegodinezfamilyy1617 what about the blowdryer or the straightening your hair?

[@Annie-lr2cm]

You will need to blow dry for 40 min …

[@JEROMELEE09]

👍👍👍👍

[@Jaylade]

Do you have to bag it or can it just sit outside in the sun?

[@myliceadvice4403]

As long as it's not around your head for 48 hours you can have it bagged in the house or you can have it outside in the sun.

[@phantommaggotxxx]

TL:DR The website has a 50$ paywall

[@eddiebailey4407]

Saw that… although this free video on KZbin does give SOME helpful information, it’s still sad how much is being charged for any other information off the website…

[@myliceadvice4403]

Yeah, this video is a little long, but I wanted to cover everything. As far as the $50 firewall, that's not really true. I have over 100 pages on my website of free content as well of loads of free videos on KZbin and on the website. The step-by-step video system and coaching costs money. But, if people don't want to purchase the step-by-step system and coaching then they are welcome to just use the free content on my website and spend their money elsewhere on lice kits and such.

[@reshmageorge4304]

Lice suck! I live in India and we don’t generally use dryers. Would sun drying work?

[@myliceadvice4403]

Unfortunately, no. Lice need to be subjected to temperatures greater than 130 F (54.4 C). Alternatively, you can bag your clothes for 2-3 days, lice need to feed regularly. myliceadvice.com/7-proven-ways-to-clean-your-clothes-after-youve-had-head-lice/

[@Dance_squad10]

I have a question: You said lice can hold on and live in water in the washer, but the hot (almost boiling) water will kill them in 10 mins?

[@queenelsa100]

Wish thus was answered

[@jamescardinal4439]

Yeah the heat kills them

[@emilystjohn1649]

Your washer doesn't reach boiling temps. So yes they hold they're breath in the water. Dry or boil.

[@vicayershova]

@@emilystjohn1649 135° is an easily reachable temperature for washers, and it is not that close to boiling.

[@myliceadvice4403]

Yep, it's the heat that kills them, its not the water that "drowns them." You can't really drown lice, but they are really sensitive to high heat. That's why really hot water or the heat of the dryer will kill them.

[@Autumnbreeze83]

I’m dealing with lice for the first time so this was very helpful so thanks so much.

[@MissBee-lz1tq]

What about body lice…..any different advice?

[@myliceadvice4403]

The treatment for the house for body lice is very similar to head lice. For body lice you need to put all of your dirty linens and clothing through the dryer as well as vacuum well. Something to consider is that body lice is very rare in most countries, it's almost extinct in developed countries. If you live in a developed country and you find bugs crawling on your skin it's much more likely that you're dealing with bed bugs or scabies. The treatment for bed bugs vs scabies vs body lice is all different. I'd say bed bugs is the hardest to get rid of, and usually requires and exterminator who specializes in bed bugs. Hope this helps!

[@MissBee-lz1tq]

@@myliceadvice4403 , thank you. I live in low cost housing and often we have people moving in from the shelters. This is body lice for sure…contracted through the central heating system in the building….l have a vent in my bedroom. Doing my best to keep the vent sealed off but need to try another method. If I can’t seal it off then of course, I can’t be treated because the problem is ongoing. I’ve been mopping, dusting and vacuuming at least 3 times a day, hoping to get some sleep without being literally eaten alive….the bites are pretty nasty and I am painfully covered! It’s not bed bugs as I am familiar…also courtesy of the building I live in and not scabies as they do not burrow. They crawl and run really fast! Praying for peace and rest…. I’m not sure how much longer I can take it! 😥🙏🏻

[@emanuelechierici8339]

Yeah but the argument that peaple make about bagging clothes for 10 days is that eggs die within a week if they're not in the conditions created by the scalp. So I would guess that if you bag your clothes for only 48 hours, it could happen that an egg can attach to your body again ( while putting the clothes back on ) before dying to then find the perfect conditions to hatch, and then you're back to square one. Am I mistaken somewhere in my reasoning?

[@DenverDino]

So in short - you say "washing clothes will do no good" then you say that lice die in water 135 degrees (57°C)... i can just wash clothes in wahing machine in 60°C. You see this right?

[@Thomas-yr9ln]

I had hair lice it was a nightmare. I picked it up using a Blood pressure machine. If you have high Blood pressure I would strongly advise you to invest in a home Blood pressure machine. I know it come from that because I live alone and the last thing I did was use their machine at the Department store.

[@DogMommy.]

I honestly feel so helpless . I have alot of hair and I just recently found out I have them.and I have a 1 year son don't want him to get them

[@mysterymissingmurder3609]

Had a lice comb that wasn't used for over a month and it was just laying there. I picked it up and there was a huge one on it. It actually grew on the comb. They never get that big on my head. Also shaved my head bald everyday with razor and cream, used a lint roller on my head several times a day, chemicals, oils, peels. Still have lice.

[@linda1238844]

Hair lice and body lice are different, if you have body lice you should try searching for that, And see what kind of treatment you need!

[@mysterymissingmurder3609]

@@linda1238844 no i have hair lice and if you think they are a breeze to get rid of you just havn't found the right kind of super lice.

[@Mafiaway]

U still have lice even if your bald??

[@beatwizerd1976]

My poor doggo has been going through some toigh times. I thought that Ticks were the worst thing to deal with, well now I know how much Lice Sucks. Disgusting little buggers.

[@ashleyeoff9232]

Can’t afford to spend anymore money on your program after having bought nix for my entire family. Someone tell me why lice are this troubling that everything is a contraindication at the moment . I’m a cosmetologist and never I had I had this problem in or out of the salon. I’ve been spraying my house with nix , but you’re saying it’s not effective . What are the chances of the people who don’t know what to do run across your “videos” versus running to the store. I just don’t understand why it’s so complex !

[@ImaginaryHippy]

Lice suck! My ex sent my daughter over mid treatment and didn't tell me my friends two kids were here there's three cat and a dog plus two adults and myself, like a head up the 8 or more days prior to my daughter having it she should have told me but never did even hint at it, and everyone at her place has em. Lice suck!

[@brightpage1020]

Ridding our home of lice is nice. 👍

[@myliceadvice4403]

I'm glad the video was helpful

[@joelwhitfield9436]

\MM/

[@foreverwander0320]

I’m not sure if you answer questions here… but we’ve been trying to get rid of lice in our home for 2 months now. I have two boys. During the first round I did shampoo every 7 days, did careful removal of any knits/eggs with a comb every day for two weeks. Bagged all pillows, washed sheets, curtains, blankets, stuffies. Made sure to treat myself and my husband just in case. Replaced our living room rug, mopped all wood floors, bagged or disposed of floor cleaners. They came back two weeks later (only a couple on one son’s head but I repeated all the steps again. Washing, vacuuming, bagging, shampooing, daily combing… I thought we’d done it. They’re back again. It’s now been 2 months. We’ve just shaved one of my sons heads but the other refuses. I can’t find anything on his head but school starts in three weeks… I’m cleaning the house yet again. Please help!! Two werk

[@sauni_A.]

There was no reason clean curtains or throw away the rug. Your sons are getting it from someone of they are live bugs not nots. You need to let people around you so they can treat themselves or their kids.

[@chadgarnier7026]

Don't treat if no lice or nits. You only need to treat if you have nits or lice.

[@myliceadvice4403]

That's a tough spot you're in ForeverWander03, I hope by now you've gotten this all taken care of. I agree with briyagirl's reply about not focusing so much on your curtains and rugs and such. It's more likely that you're kiddos were either getting it back from someone or you just missed a few nits. It's important to tell those around you so they can take care of their kids too. If you're still struggling then I recommend checking out my step-by-step video system: myliceadvice.com/how-to-get-rid-of-lice-like-a-pro/

[@marciamartin5748]

Lice ugh

[@TheArtisticBirb]

Can i throw the lice and the eggs in the bin or will they crall out?

[@Hellooooo313]

Lice sucks!!😢

[@haigodolmayan9841]

Lice sucks!😂

[@myliceadvice4403]

yes it does! Hopefully this video helped.

[@smoothierain6355]

lice sucks

[@myliceadvice4403]

Amen to that!

[@nickyxXxXxXx]

Lice suck 😢

[@myliceadvice4403]

Yes, lice is the worst! I'm sorry you're going through it!

[@mylajruba1578]

NO MORE LICE 🚫

[@mishellephillips]

Lice sucks!!!! 😓😓😓

[@chandamelgar3956]

Ukus sucks

[@aspensnowpiper3068]

Lice Sucks!

[@myliceadvice4403]

Yes it does! I'm sorry you're going through it.

[@traciowen6641]

Lice sucks

[@barbarastein115]

LICE SUCKS

[@myliceadvice4403]

yes it does, I'm sorry you're going through it. Hopefully you've got it all taken care of now.