Kick Lead Dust Out

The saying "Dirt Don't Hurt" may be true,

But Lead Poisoning can seriously hurt you!

Reduce Your Child's Exposure to Lead Dust

Cleaning - Use disposable towels and soapy water to wash areas, then rinse with clear water and throw away towels.

1.  Daily wash any toys or objects your child/children place in their mouths.
2. Wash toys that are used outside before bringing them indoors.
3. Weekly wash windowsills and other hard surfaces in your home.
4. Always wet mop hard surface floors - do not use brooms or vacuums on hard surfaces. If possible use vacuums with HEPA filters for carpeting.

Helpful Items

1. Use washable doormats/rugs in areas of heavy traffic such as the front and back doors. This helps to keep lead dust on shoes from entering your home.
2.  Yard soil may be contaminated with lead. Discourage children from playing in dirt areas close to the house foundation. Have children play in safe soil/sand areas. Safe areas include sandboxes or plastic wading pools filled with purchased lead free soil or sand.
3. Use a blanket/quilt as a protective barrier between any lead dust in your carpet and your child. Lay the blanket over carpet in areas the child plays or watches television. Weekly wash blankets.
4. Put a reminder sign in you kitchen stating the importance of regular hand washing for both parents and children, especially before eating or handling food (even one cookie).