Clean up loose paint chips right away |
Wipe off loose paint using damp cloths or rags that you throw away after using |
Block access to chipping paint with furniture |
Put contact paper over chipping paint |
Hose off the porch or put down a blanket or rug where children play |
Seal or block off areas with small amounts of chipping paint |
Do not use unsafe ways of removing paint: |
- Do not sand off paint without a HEPA (a special type of filter) attachment |
- Do not burn off paint with an open flame |
- Do not use chemicals to remove paint |
When hiring contractors to remove lead paint, use only people who are "certified abatement contractors" |
Make sure family and belongings (such as cushioned furniture) are protected during lead removal (called "abatement") |
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