Lead Test Carpet

Also note that lead test kits use one of two chemicals sodium sulfide or.

Lead test carpet.

If you re color blind don t use a kit that turns pink or red. The non toxic chemically impregnated test pads when moistened with water provide reliable results possible. Expect to pay an extra 150 to 300 to add a water or soil test. This lead surface test kit is the most this lead surface test kit is the most accurate test kit available to the consumer.

The epa strongly recommends that lead tests be done by either a certified lead inspector or a certified lead risk assessor. The national average for a lead paint inspection is 315 ranging between 226 and 414. If the baseboards will be removed for the carpet installation that may be the reason they want to do the lead study. A standard inspection includes the interior and exterior of the home.

A lead dust test kit can tell you how much lead dust is on your carpets before and after cleaning. The test pads detect the presence of lead to as little as 5 parts per million. They use chemicals. Vacuum slowly in each direction up and down then side to side.

Consider wearing a respirator certified for lead dust n100 and if possible vacuum when children will not be in the house for several hours. More product details close. Which lead kit you should use depends on paint color. Prices increase based on surface areas and square footage.