03/10/2022
An old wives' tale says that vinegar is a cure-all home remedy and for lice, but this one is not true. In one study where vinegar was pitted against 5 other home remedies including olive oil, melted butter, petroleum jelly, rubbing alcohol, and mayonnaise, vinegar finished in last place. It was the least effective home remedy for both eliminating lice and inhibiting new lice eggs from hatching. If you have lice, consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice about effective treatments that will get rid of the problem.