Ringworm question

I've read most of the ringworm threads hear but can't find an answer to my question.  I have three cats.  One is a kitten that brought in the ringworm though she has just one very tiny spot on her ear tip.  She is isolated in our basement with our other cat who I thought had it because she has some raw areas around her ears.  Took her to the vet and she told us that it was just from scratching her ears due to bacteria.  I'm giving her drops for that.  Kitten was dipped once and is on oral meds.  I'm keeping them together for the company and playtime.  They love each other.  Even if I wanted to bring that cat back into the main house, I'm not even sure how to do it without carrying spores.  

We have another cat that is difficult to deal with and I have been unable to isolate her.  I just don't have the space and she can't be isolated with the other two. I think she also has it as there is a balding spot on the top of her head.  She barely tolerates touch from me so it was next to impossible to even get cream on that spot.  I don't think she has other spots.   This cat isn't able to get into bedrooms and sleeps in just one area fortunately.  She also goes outside as she was an outdoor cat when we adopted her.  So, I'm trying to keep the indoor areas clean.  Vacuuming, mopping  with a bleach solution, etc.  Concentrating on the area that this cat goes.  She was also started on oral meds.  

My question is, if I ever feel as if this is under control, how to I bring the two cats out of isolation with out bringing in spores?  They have full run of an unfinished basement and we go down to feed and play with them there.  I have not concentrated on cleaning that area because, frankly, I run out of time after cleaning the main house, laundry and other life responsibilities.  I'm not sure how to even clean that area well.  Do I have to isolate them somewhere else or maybe crate them while I clean?  It's a large area but they have chosen their beds so they can easily be cleaned.  I just can't see how this is ever going to end.  

We acted aggressively with oral medication because my children and I all have it.  Before we even knew what was happening my children had many, many ringworm sores. My 12 year old probably has 30. My 8 year old had it covering her chest and part of her face, probably because she was constantly snuggling the new kitten.  Hers has cleared up fast.  My 15 year old has it as well.  I have 5 spots.  

I also have a Golden Retriever who seems fine but is probably carrying around spores.  And a 96 year old father who lives with us.  I'm obviously trying to keep him ringworm free!

Ugh.  I hope the is makes sense.   Welcome to my nightmare.  

Any tips on what to do about the isolated cats would be so welcome.  I'm losing steam! 

Thanks so much.

And if anyone can link me to the ringworm information regarding cleaning I would appreciate it.  I'm new to this site.  I saw it once and now I'm having difficulty finding it.  Thanks!

This may be the article you saw?  http://www.thecatsite.com/a/ringworm-infestation-in-cats-the-housecleaning-regime

In it, there is a reference to all things "ringworm", so you may find something there that answers your other questions

Thanks, mrsgreenjeens.  That's what I was looking for but I'm still not sure how to "end" this thing.  

Do I need to do  lime sulfur dips for both cats prior to letting them back into the main house?  The kitten has four more days of meds and all the humans are just about cleared up.  So, I'm thinking that in about a week, after I've cleaned the main house well enough, doing the dips on both cats and then not letting them back in the basement until I've cleaned that well.  I still have the problem of the third cat who can be very vicious and will attack (think My Cat from Hell).  She's only had a few days of meds and taking her to the vet is very difficult.  She probably hasn't even gotten the full dosage in because she refuses all wet food where I would typically hide her medication and I can't hold her to put it in her mouth.  Even in burrito fashion.  I've been putting it in her dry food, with and today without a bit of tuna juice.  She doesn't like it but seems will eventually eat it.  Just looks to be some powders left in the bowl.  Any tips for giving difficult cats medication?

We really miss our cats!  I feel like were are missing all the fun, crazy kitten days.  :-(

try applying colloidal silver on the affected area. i've  used it several times on stray cats with ringworm and skin disesases behind their neck. it works wonder within 3-4 days.

And I'm curious, I keep reading and hearing that the cats need to be isolated for 4-6 weeks but my cats are on two week meds.  Why so much longer than the medication duration?