Eradicating scabies: how to kill scabies mites and prevent re-infection
Wash in hot water and dry in a hot dryer recently worn clothing. Towels and bedding should be removed and washed daily for at least three days after each treatment, including mattress pad and pillow covers.
Dryclean things that cannot be washed but can be dry cleaned to ensure you are rid of scabies mites.
Dryer only, pillows can be tossed in hot dryer for 30 minutes and mattresses can be vacuumed.
"Quarantine" in plastic bag for at least two weeks stuffed animals and pillows or freeze these items and shoes in the freezer overnight in a plastic bag with twist tie. This will kill any mites.
Don't forget about things like coats, gloves, hats, slippers, robes, kitchen towels, wetsuits, etc. Either isolate long enough for the mites to die in a plastic bag (at least 2 weeks) or clean or freeze overnight.
Vacuum all carpets, rugs and upholstered furniture daily.
Mop all floor surfaces and clean bathroom surfaces (this only needs to be done after the first treatment).
Miscellaneous Cleaning to get rid of scabies mites
1. Thoroughly clean brushes and combs too (this is extra precaution and may not be necessary). This routine needs to be repeated at the time of the second follow-up treatment to ensure a thorough kill.2. If there are pets in the house, they should be either treated with a pemethrin shampoo at the same time as the humans or isolated and treated with Revolution. There are other herbal treatments and natureal remedies to try if desired. Ivermectin products are also available for pets.
3. Don't forget about things like coats, gloves, hats, slippers, robes, kitchen towels, wetsuits, etc. Either isolate long enough for the mites to die in a plastic bag (at least 2 weeks) or clean or freeze overnight.
