How To Effectively Prevent And Treat Lead Contamination

Clean Dusty Surfaces

Dust in the home may contain lead from lead-based paint chips. In addition, lead sometimes occurs in the soil located along the outside walls of homes, and this contaminated soil can get tracked inside, where it settles and becomes part of household dust. Therefore, professionals recommend that everyone clean dusty surfaces to prevent and reduce lead exposure. In particular, baseboards, floors, and windowsills should be dusted, vacuumed, or wiped down frequently. Individuals who live in homes with patches of bare dirt may wish to consider covering these with mulch, landscaping materials, grass, or flowers. Patients who are especially concerned about the potential for lead in the soil around their homes can arrange to have a soil test performed. In general, lead is more likely to be found in the soil around homes near major highways. The yards of homes in urban settings may also be more likely to have lead in the soil.

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