• Have young children tested for lead, even if they seem
healthy. • Make sure your entire family washes their hands
before eating and going to bed. • Wash children's bottles,
pacifiers, and toys often. • Make sure children eat healthy
foods with adequate iron and calcium. These minerals help
decrease the absorption of lead. • Have your home checked for
lead hazards, including water faucets. • Clean floors,
windowsills, and other surfaces with soapy water often. • Wipe
soil off shoes before entering house. • Talk with your landlord
about fixing surfaces with peeling or chipping paint. • Take
precautions to avoid exposure to lead dust when remodeling or
renovating (call 1-800-424-LEAD for guidelines). • Do not use a
belt-sander, propane torch, dry scraper, or dry sandpaper on
painted surfaces that may contain lead. • Do not try to remove
lead-based paint yourself. Have it professionally removed.
Another Source of Lead May Be Antique Furniture Old furniture,
which was previously painted, may contain lead, accord