Cleaning Your Car After Head Lice

Cleaning your vehicle after head lice can seem a like a daunting task, but it really isn’t too bad. Child car seats are the number one item to take care of, as they are the most likely to come in direct contact with hair. While it can be a pain it is recommended to take them apart and launder any cloth pieces. Vacuum the rest of the car seat thoroughly then wipe it down with disinfecting wipes or spray. As for the car’s interior, cloth seats can be vacuumed being sure to get into any cracks or tight spots. Leather seats are easy as lice tend not to stick to these surfaces, but it is best to still wipe them down. Use a lint roller or sticky tape to reach places the vacuum can’t and go over the entire car. Remember lice can only live for 24-48 hours without a human host so while it is important to clean after lice it is also important not to over stress.