- 1). Determine the year your house or apartment was built; most houses built before 1978 were painted with lead based paint. Lead paint is typically not hazardous if it is in good condition and not on a moving surface such as a door or window. If you are unsure about the type of paint throughout your home, hire a trained professional to complete an inspection and risk assessment of your home.
- 2). Check your home for peeling, cracked or chipped paint. The most common areas for paint damage are windows and window sills, stair banisters, doors and door frames. If you discover damaged paint in your home have it removed immediately; young children are known to eat paint chips which is extremely hazardous.
- 3). Check your home for lead dust. Lead dust is formed when lead paint is sanded, scrapped, rubbed, bumped or heated. Lead dust is commonly found in areas that are highly used and is often unnoticeable. Make sure to routinely deep clean areas that lead dust is often found to prevent inhaling and or touching lead dust.
- 4). Have your soil tested. Lead is often found in soil due to paint run-off caused by rain, sleet, snow and other natural occurrences and can only be determined by an inspection and risk assessment test. Contact your state's Environmental Protection Agency to find a certified inspector to test your home.
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