I need a solution to address ticks . . .

I wear deet in the field (for other bugs more than ticks) but when I get home, it creeps me out to take a shower and hours later to have ticks magically appear. I really don’t want to wear deet all the time (nor spray all my clothing with permethrin). I throw all clothing in a hot washer and dryer. The dogs have Frontline plus but I have very little.

What can I do/use when I get home to deter ticks (kill or otherwise disembowel their annoying little selves) so I can get over this heebie-jeebie feeling?

I will eat garlic, match heads, whatever it takes, but I need a PROVEN solution for human use in the house.