A member asked:

If you have scabies what should be washed and if you have to wash carpet how to? what kind spray to use that will kill them?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Bedding and clothing worn by a patient should be laundered with hot water and dried using a hot cycle. Carpet needs to be thoroughly vacuumed. No particular spray is recommended.

Answered 12/31/2022

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Treat yourself and the close contacts. You don't need to wash the carpet if you are not sleeping on it. You need to wash and dry thoroughly your clothes and linens which you may be in contact in the next 3 days because scabies mites generally do not survive for more than two to three days away from human skin. The best way will be using new clothes and linens for 3 days after the treatment.

Answered 12/31/2022

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