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More tips for your health and safety when you are moving into your exciting new house.

Getting the Lead Out of Your Home after moving in.

Lead paint and pipes has cost the country and world billions in health care costs and of course the priceless cost of poor health for millions. Make sure your new home is safe and sound.

• Hire a lab or ask a public agency to test the interior paint in your home for lead. Lead inspectors will use X-Ray equipment to determine precise lead levels in house. There are do-it yourself kits, but the EPA does not recommend these.

• Never sand or burn off lead paint, it will only cause the lead to be dispersed into the air. Cover cracked and peeling paint with paneling or take woodwork like doors and molding off to a professional site for chemical removal.

You can mop or sponge up peeling paint, but never vacuum dust or chips, that will also cause lead to be dispersed into the air, causing a hazardous situation for your family.

 • Test your tap water for lead. About 50 million homes and apartments still have lead piping in them.

 • It’s wise to let your tap water run for a few moments before you use it, so mineral build up will be flushed out. If you haven’t used your tap in a while, then you should let it run longer.

Also get in the habit of heating tap water on a stove if you need hot water. Don’t use hot tap water for physical consumption or cooking because the heat will leach out lead or other materials from your pipes.

Of course, if you find you have a lead problem, consult a professional. top of page
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