Keep Your Home As Clean And Free From Dust As Possible
The best way to clean up lead dust is to regularly wet mop floors, wipe window ledges, and wash all surfaces with water and household detergent.
Take Off Your Shoes Before Entering The House
Make sure they are wipe well on a doormat outside the house. This will help prevent lead dust and soil from getting into the house.
Change Out Of Work Clothes
Take a shower before coming home if you work with lead at your job. Lead dust brought home on the clothes of workers can unless you know that it does not contain lead.
Test Painted Surfaces For Lead
In any area that you plan to remodel, test the surface for lead before you begin the work. If lead is in the paint, learn how to handle the paint safely. If the work is not done the right way, lead dust can scatter and poison your family, pets, neighbors and workers.
Encourage Healthy Eating Habits
Eating regular and healthy meals may make it harder for lead to hurt your child. Meals should include fruits and vegetables as well as calcium-rich foods (milk, chees, yogurt, corntortillas, tofu or bean curd)
Keep Furniture Away From Damaged Paint
Do not place cribs, playpens, beds or high chairs next to areas where paint is chipping or peeling or can be chewed.
Call the Lead Poison Prevention Program at 216.664-2175 for additional information.
