What to Do If Your Child Has Head Lice | Lice-Free Care In-Home Experts
What To Do If Your Child Has Head Lice: Simple, Trusted Steps from Mobile Experts
It’s the moment no parent wants—a call from school or an itchy scalp at home. Head lice can feel overwhelming, but with calm guidance and the right tools, it’s completely manageable.
At Lice-Free Care, we specialize in professional in-home lice removal throughout Orange County, Los Angeles, and nearby cities. Here’s what to do when you discover lice in your household:
1. Confirm It’s Really Lice
Lice and nits are tiny and hard to spot with the naked eye—especially on active kids.
Use a metal nit comb to part the hair and check behind the ears and nape of the neck
Look for live lice (small tan bugs) and nits (oval eggs glued to hair strands)
A visual check alone often misses active cases
If you're unsure, we offer precise head checks so you don't waste time second-guessing.
2. Check Everyone in the Home
Lice spreads through hair-to-hair contact, not your home or furniture. Siblings and caregivers should be checked—even if they don’t feel itchy yet.
We provide family checks and only treat those who truly need it.
3. Avoid Drugstore Shampoos
Over-the-counter lice treatments may seem convenient, but most no longer work reliably.
Lice have built resistance to common ingredients
DIY remedies and essential oils offer no guarantee
Manual removal with the right comb and technique is still the gold standard
Our specialists use the Nit Terminator Comb and time-tested techniques to remove lice and nits safely—without harsh chemicals.
4. Don’t Over-Clean the House
Good news: lice can’t live off the scalp for more than 24–48 hours.
Just stick to the basics:
Throw worn clothes, pillowcases, and blankets in the dryer on high heat for 15–20 minutes
Lint roll or vacuum fabric surfaces like car seats and couches
No need for fumigating, bagging items, or spraying chemicals
We’ll walk you through a clear, realistic lice cleaning plan during your visit.
5. Get Professional Support (We Come to You!)
No long drives. No waiting rooms. No guesswork.
At Lice-Free Care, we bring everything you need right to your doorstep.
✔️ In-home treatment
✔️ Calm, expert care for the whole family
✔️ Follow-up guidance and support
✔️ Same-day availability when possible
📞 Ready to get started?
Book your appointment now or text us—we’re here to help you breathe easy.
📍 Proudly Serving:
We offer mobile lice removal throughout Orange County, Los Angeles, and parts of San Bernardino, including: Los Alamitos, Long Beach, Seal Beach, Cypress, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Anaheim, Fullerton, Whittier, Downey, and more.
If you're located in Signal Hill, Long Beach, or Lakewood, we also recommend our trusted partner, Lice Removal by Magic Hands—a salon-based service offering expert in-clinic care.
