Are there any other small things I can do to reduce my exposure to lead?
Keep the areas your children play in as dust-free and clean as possible. Ensure that your children have a nutritious diet strong in iron and calcium. This will reduce the amount of lead their body takes in. Keep children from chewing on window sills or other painted surfaces.Wash children's hands often throughout the day, especially before meals and bedtime. Wash bottles, pacifiers, toys, and stuffed animals regularly.

Make sure you clean-up paint chips immediately. If you rent, notify your landlord of peeling or chipping paint.

Clean floors, window frames, window sills, and other surfaces weekly using warm water and a general all-purpose cleaner. Clean or remove shoes before entering your home to avoid tracking in lead from soil. Finally, bathe pets on a regular basis to reduce the amount of dirt they bring in from the outside.

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1. What are the health effects of lead?
2. What do I do if I think my child or I have been exposed to lead?
3. What are the health effects of lead in children?
4. What are the health effects of lead in adults?
5. What are some sources of lead?
6. What are some big steps in reducing my risk of lead?
7. Are there any other small things I can do to reduce my exposure to lead?
8. What are remodeling laws in regards to lead?