Lead Paint Guide

Lead Paint Dust Can be Anywhere
Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios


Defined Tag: Lead Paint Dust.

The lead paint issue is still big in houses that were build prior to 1978. Unlike what was once believed, it is not necessary for lead paint chips to be eaten by curious toddlers for there to be a medical issue. Lead paint dust can cause poisoning by being inhaled. Some people wonder how much lead paint can be taken in this way. After all how does one create this dangerous dust? It is simpler than it looks. A window that is opened and closed creates dusts particles so small that they cannot be seen. But, they are there and they are dangerous to the health of both children and adults who live in houses where lead paint was used.

The problem is worse in children especially younger ones who are still very much in the growing stages. While adults may absorb up to ten percent of the lead they ingest, children will absorb fifty percent and more if they are breathing the lead paint dust in. They are very susceptible to lead and the damage it can do. It can cause awkwardness, pains in the stomach, a loss of interest in eating; the child may become grumpy for no apparent reason and seem to always be tired. If parents do not recognize these symptoms for what they are the child’s health can continue to worsen until it becomes dangerous.

If you are trying to sell or buy a house that may have been painted with lead paint you will find that there is a lot of paperwork connected to this. That is because the government is trying to protect the health of buyers. The older houses seem to have a different kind of lead paint dust. It is sometimes referred to as a lighter weight dust. The fact is that it does not matter which type of dust it is, all that matters it that it needs to be removed from the air. This can be done with an ionizer. Ionizers make the dust fall, getting it out of the air, and allowing it to be vacuumed up. If your home has this dangerous paint on your walls you need to take some action to keep the health of you and your family from suffering.

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