How Do You Kill Lice With Olive Oil?
Lice are a common problem in the United States, especially among schoolchildren. The lice jump from one person to another or lay eggs in clothing and hair, rapidly multiplying their numbers. Although commercial lice killer can end a lice problem, it can also pose health risks for those inhaling the product. Olive oil is a more natural way to smother the lice, killing them in their tracks. Wear old clothing, and work outside to avoid harming furniture or carpets as undiluted olive oil and dish-washing soap can be difficult to clean. Work a dime-sized amount of olive oil into hair one section at a time (about a handful) until all hair is well saturated. Leave in for 30 minutes. Comb hair with a regular brush or comb, and then use a fine-tooth comb (such as a nit comb or pet comb, found at most drug or pet stores) to comb through 1-inch sections of hair. Rinse the comb in hot water as oil builds up. Wash the hair with dish-washing soap to help remove oil. Then wash the hair with shampoo a
