The presence of Lead Paint in many of the products we, and our children, come into contact with on a daily basis has become an important concern. Research in recent years has linked exposure to lead in paint, insulation, other and other items to a number of illness and health disorders.

Knowing whether Lead Paint is a concern in your new home is important.

Rn HomeTech can help you to find out if the home you wish to buy, or already live in, has lead paint and if it poses a health concern if it does.

If you think your home might have lead hazards, read on to learn about lead and some simple steps to protect your family.

Facts about lead

FACT: Lead exposure can harm young children and babies even before they are born.

FACT: Even children who seem healthy can have high levels of lead in their bodies.

FACT: You can get lead in your body by breathing or swallowing lead dust, or by eating soil or paint chips containing lead.

FACT: Removing lead-based paint improperly can increase the danger to your family.

FACT: You have many options for reducing lead hazards. In most cases, lead-based paint that is in good condition is not a hazard.

Where is Lead in my Home?

In general, the older your home, the more likely it has lead-based paint.

Any Type of Home. In Apartments, Condos, Townhouse & Single Family homes alike.

Paint. Many homes built before 1978 have lead-based paint. The federal government banned lead-based paint from housing in 1978.

The Soil. In soil around a home. Soil can pick up lead from exterior paint, or other sources such as past use of leaded gas in cars, and children playing in yards can ingest or inhale lead dust.

Household dust. Dust can pick up lead from deteriorating lead-based paint or from soil tracked into a home.

Drinking Water. Your home might have plumbing with lead or lead solder. Call your local health department or water supplier to find out about testing your water. You cannot see, smell or taste lead, and boiling your water will not get rid of lead. If you think your plumbing might have lead in it click here for more information.
 

If your home was built before 1978:

Wipe down flat surfaces, like window sills, with a damp paper towel and throw away the paper towel.

Mop smooth floors (using a damp mop) weekly to control dust.

Take off shoes when entering the house.

Vacuum carpets and upholstery to remove dust, f possible, use a vacuum with a HEPA filter or a "higher efficiency" collection bag.

Pick up loose paint chips carefully with a paper towel and discard in the trash, then wipe the surface clean with a wet paper towel.

Take precautions to avoid creating lead dust when remodeling, renovating or maintaining your home.

Test for lead hazards by a lead professional. (Have the soil tested too).

Call Rn HomeTech at 240 745 5034 for testing, prices and recommendations on how to make you Home Sweet & Safe!