Home Prevention To Do List

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NITS PREVENTION HOME CHECKLIST

Your Weekly & As-Needed To-Do List for a Lice-Free Home

Use this checklist to reduce the chance of reinfestation and keep your home lice-safe after treatment.

✅ DAILY BASICS

• Tie back long hair or braid it, especially before school or childcare
  
  

• Spray hair lightly with lice-repelling spray (tea tree, neem, lavender-based)
  
  

• Avoid head-to-head contact (during play, selfies, naps)
  
  

• Keep personal hair items (brushes, clips) separated
  
  

🛏 BEDDING & SLEEP AREAS

• Wash all pillowcases, sheets, and blankets in hot water (60°C or above)
  
  

• Dry thoroughly on high heat for 20+ minutes
  
  

• Repeat for sleepover items (swags, stuffed toys, sleeping bags)
  
  

• Seal non-washable soft items in garbage bags for 48 hours
  
  

• Vacuum pillows and mattress surfaces
  
  

🎒 SCHOOL BAGS & CLOTHING

• Wipe down school bags with soapy water or disinfectant wipes
  
  

• Place hats, scarves, and hoodies in dryer on high heat
  
  

• Remind kids not to share hats, headphones, or hooded jumpers
  
  

• Clean bike helmets or shared gear with a cloth and alcohol spray
  
  

🧸 TOYS & UPHOLSTERY

• Bag up soft toys for 48 hours or tumble-dry on high heat
  
  

• Vacuum lounges, car seats, and cushions
  
  

• Remove and wash slipcovers or throws weekly during treatment phase
  
  

🛁 BRUSHES & ACCESSORIES

• Soak brushes, combs, clips, and headbands in boiling water for 10+ minutes
  
  

• Use a separate nit comb per child (do not share)
  
  

• Clean nit comb with old toothbrush + boiling water after each use
  
  

🚗 CARS & TRAVEL

• Vacuum headrests and booster seats
  
  

• Wipe down seatbelts and car upholstery
  
  

• Keep hair tied back during car travel
  
  

🌿 NATURAL PREVENTION TIPS

• Use a lice-repelling spray daily with:
  
  

  • Tea Tree Oil
    
    

  • Lavender oil 
    
    

  • Eucalyptus
    
    

• Do a weekly head check with conditioner + nit comb
  
  

• Keep siblings’ items separate (hats, bedding, towels)
  
  

📌 Extra Notes

• Reinforce no-sharing rules for hats, towels, brushes
  
  

• Stay consistent for 2 weeks after any treatment
  
  

• Encourage schools to notify you of outbreaks early
  
  

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