Currently in New Hampshire a blood lead level of 5 ug/dl is considered a poisoning for children under the age of seven. So how much lead really is 5 micrograms per deciliter? If you were to break up a penny into 2 million pieces, each of those pieces would be a microgram. By adding 5 of those little pieces into a little less than half a cup of water (which is close to a deciliter) you would have 5 ug/dl. It only takes a small amount of lead to cause a poisoning.
Why are doors counted twice on lead-based paint inspection reports?There are two main reasons: 1. Doors are between rooms and are counted as a component in each separate room. 2. Different sides of the doors are tested depending on which room is being inspected. Be sure you or your contractor isn’t double counting a door…
Tiles, tubs, and sinks are not typically tested for lead in lead-based paint inspections. This is because if there is lead, it is sealed within the tile enamel and isn’t attributed to child lead poisoning. However, it is still good for inspectors to check these components because the enamel coating could be disturbed during renovations….
Pets can scratch or chew painted surfaces creating lead-based paint hazards. These areas can be covered, replaced, or blocked off from pet access to prevent more damage. Also, keep in mind that your pets’ coats can carry dust all over your home. Be sure to brush them outside to decrease the spread of dust.
Wine bottle neck foil (capsules) used to be made with lead. Since lead is malleable and antimicrobial it was the perfect material to protect the wine cork from rot, insects, rodents, and even tampering. However, in 1993 the European Union and the FDA banned the use of lead in wine capsules. By 1996 leaded wine…
Check out my video review of the Syclone HEPA vacuum below! Some of my favorite things about the Syclone HEPA vacuum is it’s manageable size, sturdy shape, and ease of use. I have used this HEPA vacuum with great success on lead abatement jobs to achieve lead dust clearance levels. This is also a vacuum…
Looking to stabilize the the paint on your wood siding so you can add a fresh coat? Using the Paintshaver Pro, a siding planer, was the best method I found to do this. However, the process was still very time consuming as a DIYer. I imagine that over time the tool gets faster and easier…