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Household dust is a common lead source for young children. The dust can contain lead from deteriorated, interior lead-based paint or tracked-in, contaminated soil. Lead dust can be created during home remodeling or renovation projects or when lead-based paint is not removed in a lead-safe way. Your house can look clean and still have lead in it. A child can breathe in or eat this dust.
Older Homes
Old Paint on a Porch
Old Paint on a Window
Old Paint on a Chimney
Old Paint on a Rooftop
Old Paint on a Yellow Window
Old Paint Chips
Old Paint on the Side of a House
Lead-based Paint in the Home
Many folk remedies contain lead and should not be used. Please talk to your doctor if you are using any of the following folk remedies that may contain lead:
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