ll parents have faced the struggle of lice and know how annoying they can be, how contagious and difficult to remove also.
Lice usually are occuring in children in school both boys and girls, but girls are more prone to these parasites. Even though they aren’t dangerous at all, their bites can cause itching and the scalp can become inflamed.
In some worse cases this can lead to infection. On the market there are many products for lice removal but sometimes their price can go really high so parents are struggling for hours developing new methods of removing these insects. But fortunately, we have found this natural home made remedy to help you exterminate these boring insects.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Listerine mouthwash (You can use another brand).
- Lice comb.
- White vinegar.
- A couple of towels.
- Shower cup or plastic bags.
First, wash your child’s head with mouthwash until it is completely wet. Wrap the hair with a plastic bag or cover it with a bathing cap. Leave the mouthwash on for at least an hour and carefully remove the cap. Wash your kid’s hair with vinegar and cover it again with a cap for an additional hour. Then, remove the cap and wash your child’s hair with regular shampoo. In the end comb your hair with the lice comb and that’s it.
The trick is in the strong smell of Listerine which will keep them away because they can’t stand the smell of peppermint. You can even pour some Listerine in a small spray bottle and spray your kid’s hair before going to school as a precaution measure.
This is a much better option than the commercially available lice shampoos because they’re usually full of toxic chemicals which can do a lot of damage to your child’s scalp.
Here are the advantages of using this natural remedy instead of the lice shampoos from the store:
- This remedy is natural and free from any side effects
- It gives long-term results (after treatment, lice are unlikely to appear again).
- It’s inexpensive
- Just a couple of spritzes will keep the lice away.
- You kid is completely protected
- It leaves the hair smooth, shiny and smelling nice