Hard surfaces |
Mop floors once per week with soapy water |
Clean window sills and wells once per week with soapy water |
Use paper towels or set aside a sponge for lead cleaning only |
Use separate buckets for wash and rinse water |
Lightly spray floors with water before sweeping |
Seal wood floors to provide a smooth cleanable surface |
Place a blanket or rug on bare floors where children play |
Keep children and their belongings away from windows |
Open double hung windows from the top |
Carpeted surfaces |
Use a HEPA* vacuum for cleaning if possible, or |
Use "HEPA-type" or "allergy" filter bag, or |
Lightly coat new vacuum bags by spreading and vacuuming flour or cornstarch |
Use a vacuum with an agitator head |
Vacuum for an extended time |
Use care in removing older carpets that are heavily contaminated with lead dust |
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