Can head lice live on pillows and sheets?

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asked May 14, 2019 in Hair by vichqd (350 points)
Can head lice live on pillows and sheets?

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answered May 15, 2019 by LindaHartzell (26,630 points)
Yes head lice can be transferred to pillows and sheets and anything else the person has made contact with through their head.

If the persons hair has touched the pillows or sheets and they had head lice then the head lice can be transferred to the pillows and sheets.

However the head lice can only live for 24 hours when not on their host so once the head lice get onto the pillows and sheets they'll die within 24 hours.

But it's still a good idea to wash the pillows and sheets after some has had head lice.

Make sure to treat the person with head lice too to get rid of the head lice.

You can use regular head lice shampoo or use some Coca Cola, or Apple Cider Vinegar to get rid of head lice.

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