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Window sills and door frames with deteriorating -- chipping, peeling, flaking -- paint can create dangerous lead dust.  When those windows and doors are opened and closed, friction surfaces knock old paint loose, dropping dust on horizontal surfaces like the sill, trough, and the floor below.  \n\nIf you're concerned about lead paint, you should keep these surfaces clean using the practices we've illustrated in this video.  DO NOT just use a conventional vacuum cleaner on these areas!  A conventional vacuum will stir up dangerous lead dust, and can actually spread it throughout your home.  Use a water spray bottle, wet sponge or mop, and a two bucket system, as we show you in the video.\n\nLEAD POISONING IN CHILDREN\nMajor sources of lead exposure among U.S. children are lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust found in deteriorating buildings.\n\nAs a Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) Accredited Firm, we've been pleased to see the level of lead safety awareness increase in our state, and the number of lead poisoning cases decrease. However, we're still far from achieving the goal of making lead poisoning \"a distant memory\" like polio and there's still plenty of work to be done. \n\nTo increase awareness of childhood lead poisoning prevention, the City of Baltimore Health Department, along with CDC, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, is participating in National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) October 23--29th.\n\nhttp:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nceh\/lead\/nlppw.htm  \n\nThis year's NLPPW theme, \"Lead-Free Kids for a Healthy Future,\" underscores the importance of testing your home, testing your child, and learning how to prevent lead poisoning's serious health effects.\n\nIn observance of NLPPW, events such as state proclamations, free screenings, lead-awareness community events, and educational campaigns will be conducted nationwide.\n\nhttp:\/\/www.freespiritedcontractor.com\/lead-poisoning-prevention","thumbnailUrl":["https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/rwyt744iX7Y\/default.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/rwyt744iX7Y\/mqdefault.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/rwyt744iX7Y\/hqdefault.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/rwyt744iX7Y\/sddefault.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/rwyt744iX7Y\/maxresdefault.jpg"],"uploadDate":"2011-10-24T15:12:36+00:00","duration":"PT2M13S","embedUrl":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rwyt744iX7Y","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCb9ewMSu4p6FDCw8PPOygZg#Organization","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCb9ewMSu4p6FDCw8PPOygZg","name":"Default Name","description":"","logo":{"url":"https:\/\/yt3.ggpht.com\/ytc\/AIdro_l38xc2nivpxajwN413wKfiebQ2-G07mjgLMv9t-0Ysfg=s800-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj","width":800,"height":800,"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rwyt744iX7Y#VideoObject_publisher_logo_ImageObject"}},"potentialAction":{"@type":"SeekToAction","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rwyt744iX7Y#VideoObject_potentialAction","target":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rwyt744iX7Y&t={seek_to_second_number}","startOffset-input":"required name=seek_to_second_number"},"interactionStatistic":[[{"@type":"InteractionCounter","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rwyt744iX7Y#VideoObject_interactionStatistic_WatchAction","interactionType":{"@type":"WatchAction"},"userInteractionCount":45435}],{"@type":"InteractionCounter","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rwyt744iX7Y#VideoObject_interactionStatistic_LikeAction","interactionType":{"@type":"LikeAction"},"userInteractionCount":123}]}],"about":["Lead Paint Poisoning"],"wordCount":1133,"articleBody":"Parents should be concerned about protecting their children from\u00a0exposure to lead. The reason for concern is there is no good level of lead in th\u0435 body according to the New York State Health Department.Children\u2019s Toys and Lead PaintMost often, the danger present in toys comes from their lead paint. Ironically, although lead base paint was banned from residential use by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) in 1978, many children\u2019s toys, particularly those made in China, are found to contain levels of lead in excess of that allowed.Lead in paint resists moisture, increases durability, speeds drying, and allows the pain to retain a fresh appearance, factors which presumably account for its persisted use despite its known toxicity. Parents can help keep their children safe by regularly checking recall lists to see \u0456f their households have any hazardous toys. A comprehensive, month-by-month list is available through CPSC\u2019s Product Safety and Recall News.Symptoms of Lead Poisoning in ChildrenChildren are particularly susceptible to the effects of lead poisoning, which involves the accumulation of lead in their bodies over time. Although mere contact with items containing lead does not in itself pose a threat, when children put toys with lead paint in their mouths (which young children are apt to do), lead lodges \u0456n their developing nervous systems, poisoning tissues and enzymes. And even a small amount of lead is enough to cause harm in young children.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFrighteningly, signs and symptoms of lead poisoning are often non-specific (they could be attributed to any number of typical childhood ailments) and are not apparent until lead levels have reached dangerous proportions. Symptoms of lead poisoning in children include weight loss, sluggishness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, loss of appetite, paleness, and constipation. Eventually, lead poisoning can lead to learning difficulties and even lowered intelligence.Children younger than six are even more vulnerable. Attention deficit disorders, behavioral problems, stunted growth, hearing loss, kidney damage, and learning disabilities can result from even very low levels of exposure; high levels of exposure can cause mental retardation, comas, and even death.Lead Dust & Other Sources of Lead PoisoningToys are not the only culprits of lead poisoning. Lead plumbing, lead-contaminated dirt, leaded crystal decanters, and painted ceramic dishware are also sources of the toxin. However, lead-based paint in older homes is the greatest cause for worry.According to the U.S. Department \u043ef Housing and Urban Development, about 38 million American homes still contain lead paint. Twenty-four million of these have lead paint that is in the most potentially harmful condition \u2013 deterioration. Paint chips ingested b\u0443 children, or lead paint on places that children could chew, such as window sills, are one source of danger. But more sinister is the lead dust that threatens not only children, but adults as well.Lead makes its way into the body not only through the stomach but also through the lungs, and inhaled lead is just as dangerous as ingested lead. Lead poisoning through lead dust is typically the cause of toxicity \u0456n adults, although much greater levels of exposure are necessary to produce adverse effects in adults as compared to children.Symptoms of lead poisoning in adults include headache; abdominal pain; memory loss; mood disorders; pain, numbness, or tingling of the extremities; muscular weakness; and reproductive harm. Pregnant women are especially at risk: pregnancy releases lead that has accumulate in the mother\u2019s body into her bloodstream and can expose the fetus to lead as well.Lead Paint in the HomeThe only way to find out if your home\u2019s paint contains lead (and if was built before 1978, it probably does) is to test for it. If it does, the next step is to take the proper precautions in order to keep your household safe.First, check the paint for any damage such as peeling, chipping, chalking, or cracking. Damaged paint creates lead dust, which contaminates the air quality of you home. Actions such as opening and closing a window or door that has lead paint, or even just the normal wear and tear on banisters or railing produces lead dust. Regular vacuuming with a vacuum cleaner equipped with a HEPA filter will trap lead particles.It\u2019s actually quite important to repair damaged surfaces; simply painting over them is not a permanent solutions. Steps should be taken to replace the paint with safer materials.Keep in mind that improperly removed lead spreads even more lead dust around the house and poses a greater hazard to your family. This danger is particularly relevant when remodeling or renovating a home containing lead-based paint.In order to minimize the amount of lead dust and fumes, do not use a propane torch, heat gun, dry scraper, dry sandpaper, or a belt-sander. If possible, move your family to another location for the duration of the renovation; if this is impossible, make sure that the work area is sealed off. While work is in progress, anyone who enters the work area should be sure to wear a mask in order to keep from inhaling\u00a0lead dust.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTo prepare for your family\u2019s return to the newly renovated living space, clean surfaces that may be contaminated by lead dust, making sure to wear a mask. Wash any items, especially toys such as stuffed animals, that may have come into contact with the dust. Using a HEPA aire purifier is also a good idea, both during renovation and after, as it will capture lead particles and reduce your family\u2019s risk of lead poisoning by inhalation.In addition to these precautions during periods of reconstruction, the following routine measures can be taken to protect your family from lead poisoning:Check a toy recall list regularly, and also check your children\u2019s toys to make sure none of them are on recall lists.Maintain a clean environment in your home by wiping floors, window frames and sills, and other surfaces on a weekly basis.Vacuum with a HEPA filter a vacuum cleaner to trap lead dust particles that come either from paint or from contaminated soil that\u2019s tracked inside. HEPA air purifiers also eliminate lead dust in the air.Wash children\u2019s hands often, especially before they eat and prior to naptime or bedtime.Wash children\u2019s toys, stuffed animals, bottles, pacifiers, and other toys regularly.Don\u2019t allow children to chew on window sills, railings, or other painted surfaces.Finally, ensure that your children eat nutritious meals that are high in iron and calcium. Children with such diets absorb less lead.If you\u2019ve suspect you or your family has been subjected to lead poisoning and need legal help, contact the\u00a0lead paint poisoning lawyers\u00a0at David Resnick & Associates, P.C., today for a free no obligation consultation of your case.{  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",  \"@type\": \"VideoObject\",  \"name\": \"How to Clean Lead Paint Hazards in Your Home | Lead Poisoning Prevention\",  \"description\": \"Major sources of lead exposure among U.S. children are lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust found in deteriorating buildings.\",  \"thumbnailUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/How-to-Clean-Lead-Paint-Hazards-in-Your-Home.png\",  \"uploadDate\": \"2011-10-24\",  \"duration\": \"PT2M12S\"}"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How to Protect Your Children from Lead Poisoning","item":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/blog\/how-to-protect-your-children-from-lead-poisoning\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]