Protect your family from lead in your home

Simple steps to protect your family from lead hazards

If you think your home has lead-based paint:

Don’t try to remove lead-based paint yourself.
Always keep painted surfaces in good condition to minimize deterioration.
Get your home checked for lead hazards. Find a certified inspector or risk assessor.
Talk to your landlord about fixing surfaces with peeling or chipping paint.
Regularly clean floors, window sills, and other surfaces.
Take precautions to avoid exposure to lead dust when remodeling.
When renovating, repairing, or painting, hire only EPA- or state-approved Lead-Safe certified renovation firms.
Before buying, renting, or renovating your home, have it checked for lead-based paint.
Consult your health care provider about testing your children for lead. Your pediatrician can check for lead with a simple blood test.
Wash children’s hands, bottles, pacifiers, and toys often.
Make sure children eat healthy, low-fat foods high in iron, calcium, and vitamin C.
Remove shoes or wipe soil of shoes before entering your house.