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Safeguard Family from Dangerous Lead Sources

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Leads can be present in the soil, dust and paint of your home. If improperly managed, it can be potentially dangerous to all your family members. Buildings and homes constructed before 1978 are likely to have used lead-based paint. It was only in 1978 that it got banned by the federal government. Lead presence The fact is lead-based paint can be still found in thousands of homes, at times, under new paint layers. Generally, it will not pose to be a problem, if paint is found to be in good shape. But deteriorating ones like damp, damaged, cracking, chalking, chipping or peeling can pose to be a hazard. It will require immediate Lead PaintTesting by the industry experts.    Where can it be found and prove to be a hazard? It can be a hazard on case it is found on surfaces with plenty of wear and tear or something chewed by children. It includes places like porches, banisters, railings and stairs; door frames and doors; window sills and windows. Presence of lead should not be take