3. De-Mite Mattresses
One of the reasons scabies is so contagious is its high reinfestation rate. Scabies mites can survive comfortably in your mattress for up to 72 hours. The first thing you can do is vacuum your mattress, on both sides. It goes without saying that the linen should be changed every day, having been washed and dried at a high temperature. Also, place your pillowcases in a hot dryer for one hour every day.
Repeat the vacuuming at least every three days, with every day being optimal. The permethrin lotion you are likely to be using on your skin will kill the mites but not their eggs, which may land on the mattress and hatch. Place plastic sheet coverings on the mattress to prevent reinfestation of your linen. Wipe the plastic covering with permethrin spray and leave it to dry, but not in sunlight. You should also spray both sides of your mattress with permethrin, an effective pesticide.