The most effective way to kill lice in carpet is vacuuming.
Cleaning lice from carpet.
Things you ll need vacuum cleaner bag vacuum cleaner.
Once lice are vacuumed up place them in a garbage bag and take the garbage out.
Use a flea killing carpet powder for extra protection as it may also kill any head lice that are in the carpets.
Do not lie on beds couches pillows carpets or stuffed animals that have recently been in contact with an infested person.
Disinfest combs and brushes used by an infested person by soaking them in hot water at least 130 f for 5 10 minutes.
Wipe down any vinyl or leather furniture with a warm wet cloth to remove any attached head lice or eggs.
Vacuum your carpet especially in the area where the infected person was sitting or lying down.
Clean all upholstery daily until the house is clear of the infestation.
Also soak combs and brushes in hot water at least 130 f for 5 10 minutes the cdc recommends vacuuming the floor where the person with lice has been however the risk of getting infested by a louse that has fallen onto a rug or carpet or furniture is very low.
Lice without a human host will soon dehydrate and die.
Shampooing the carpet will get you no closer to getting lice out of your carpet.
Should i shampoo the carpet after lice.
Head lice are use to being covered in soap and water daily you wash your hair right.