Treat all members of the family at the same time. Not all eggs are killed with one application of insecticide, therefore a second application is recommended 7 days later. The lice may not be killed immediately and may take a day or so to die. Machine-wash all bed linens, clothes, towels in hot water. Items that can't be washed such as soft toys and helmets should be placed in an airtight plastic bags for two weeks.
Vacuum pillows, etc.
Spray hairbrushes, combs with fly spray Physical methods Physical methods of removing nits and lice, often a neglected part of treatment, can be effective on their own. They are however more reliable used in conjunction with insecticide treatments. They are time consuming. Eggs are cemented strongly to the hair shaft and simple washing usually doesn't remove them. Nit combs are the most effective way of physically removing the nits.