Scabies – Spreading

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To prevent reinfestation and to prevent mites from spreading to other people, take these steps: Clean all clothes and linen. Use hot soapy water to wash clothing, towels and bedding. Use within three days before beginning treatment. Dry with high heat. Dry clean items if you can’t wash at home. Starve the mites. Consider placing items you can’t wash in a sealed plastic bag and leaving it in an out of the way place such as in your garage for a couple of weeks. Mites die after a few days without food.