Removing Lead Hazards

Once you know what hazards to look for, you can minimize exposure and make your home as lead safe as possible.

WASH ITEMS REGULARLY

Wash your child’s hands, face, toys, bottles, and pacifiers regularly – especially before eating.

CLEAN OFTEN

Vacuum your house with a HEPA vacuum cleaner, mop hard floors, and clean other surfaces with a damp cloth. Don’t sweep or dry dust.

DISPOSE OF PAINT CHIPS

Spray any falling paint chips with water and double bag them before you throw them out.

AVOID EXPOSED DIRT

Don’t let your child play in dirt that could be contaminated. Spread out a blanket or cover exposed dirt with grass.

TEST YOUR PAINT

Get your paint tested for lead, inside and out. Remediation aid is available in Calhoun County.

TEST YOUR WATER

Test your water for lead. Home kits are available or contact the Calhoun County Health Department.

Wash child’s hands, face, toys, bottles, and pacifiers often — especially before eating.

Spray any paint chips with water and double bag them before throwing them out.

Vacuum your house with a HEPA vacuum cleaner, mop hard floors, and clean other surfaces regularly with a damp cloth. Don’t sweep or dry dust.

Don’t let your child play on exposed dirt that could be contaminated with lead. Spread out a blanket or cover exposed dirt with grass.

Get your home tested for lead paint, indoors and out. Lead abatement help is available in Calhoun County.

Get your home water tested for lead. Home kits are available, or you can contact the Calhoun County Health Department.

Wash child’s hands, face, toys, bottles, and pacifiers regularly, especially before eating.

Vacuum your house with a HEPA vacuum cleaner, mop hard floors, and clean other surfaces with a damp cloth. Don’t sweep or dry dust.

Spray any paint chips with water and double bag them before throwing them out.

Don’t let your child play on exposed dirt that could be contaminated with lead. Spread out a blanket or cover exposed dirt with grass.

Get your home tested for lead paint, indoors and out. Lead abatement help is available in Calhoun County.

Get your home water tested for lead.Home kits are available, or you can contact the Calhoun County Health Department.

APPLY NOW for lead remediation assistance to make your home as lead safe as possible.

APPLY NOW for lead remediation assistance to make your home as lead safe as possible.