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Posted by linky123 (Member # 19974) on :
Thank you, Keebler.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
I think I remember reading that it lasts through 3 washings.
Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
It is recommended to retreat clothing that has been sprayed with permethrin every 6 weeks to keep the tick killing action effective.
It is also recommended to retreat your clothing after every 6 washings to be protected.
I do not have info on how many weeks/months, if ever, it takes for the chemicals to be totally removed from previously treated material.
Might be cheaper & easier to give the sleeping bags to a near-by animal shelter- being sure they know they were treated- and get new or used ones for the kids.
Posted by Lauralyme (Member # 15021) on :
Just to let you know that permathtin is very deadly to fish....meaning when it's laundered the run off water gets into rivers and waterways and kills fish.
Posted by kidsgotlyme (Member # 23691) on :
My can says it lasts for six washings.
Posted by linky123 (Member # 19974) on :
Ok, thanks, six washings might ruin the sleeping bag...too bad, as it's a good one. Don't want to kill any fish anyway.
Thanks.
Posted by merrygirl (Member # 12041) on :
Yeah its around 6-8.
Permethrin is also bad for cats
Posted by linky123 (Member # 19974) on :
So I probably shouldn't put it outside for my dogs to sleep on.