How to wash wetsuits that may have been in contact with head lice

Question

How to wash wetsuits that may have been in contact with head lice

Answer 1

I have just dealed with lice this week! I contacted a professional who did my hair & gave me advice.

You can either wash it in hot water, then dry it in the dryer *HOT*, or vacuum the wetsuit.

If not just put it aside for 24-48 hours, for they cannot live off the human head for longer than 2 days. :)

Answer 2

Head lice can't live all that long away from a host (less than 48 hours?). Even the eggs need warmth to survive. I suggest washing the wetsuit in soap and water (make sure no hair or eggs are stuck to it), and then hang it up to dry for 2 days.  

Answer 3

Wipe them down with white vinegar and the hose them and let them hang out to dry.  

Answer 4

Adults and nymphs are only able to survive for 2-3 days off the host in optimal conditions.

Under normal circumstances however this is more likely to be measured in hours rather than days as the adult louse is highly susceptible to dehydration and will quickly starve.

Eggs can survive away from the host for up to 7 days but will not hatch without the warmth of a human host.

Wash wetsuits in soapy warm water and then leave to dry for about 7 days. Do not allow the wetsuits to be worn until the week is over.

With this in mind it is fairly obvious that compulsive cleaning is totally unnecessary.

It is more important to make sure there is no live lice on the head rather than on the wetsuits

Feel free to read any of the articles at the following website for more information.

Good Luck.