Preventing Lice Around Your Home

1. Change and wash your bedding and clothes every week

Wash your bed linens and clothes in hot water that is at least 140°F (60°C) and dry them with heat as well. Heat is effective in killing lice and any eggs dropped from your head.

Preventing Lice in Public Spaces

1. Ensure belongings stay separate from each other

Whether you're a teacher at a school or working in an office with many others, it's important to keep your belongings separate from others. This decreases the likelihood head lice or any other pest or illness is spread through touching jackets, hats, or bags.