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How to make your Baltimore residential property lead-safe:
1. If your Baltimore residential property was built prior to 1978, have it tested for lead paint and lead dust, and learn about any potential lead hazards.
2. Document and save your findings concerning lead (or the absence thereof) on your property.
3. Use qualified professionals for all repairs and renovations on the property, and fix any and all lead hazards immediately.
4. Use lead-qualified professionals for home inspections as well as lead risk assessments.
5. Test the property's drinking water ( leaded water pipes are common in Baltimore residences).
6. Test the soil on the property for lead.
7. Regularly check the property for "disturbed" lead paint, etc. ; chipping, peeling, lead dust, or otherwise deteriorating paint, and address these issues immediately. Do not wait to repair. Any sanding should be cautiously done. Clean up thoroughly after all repair work. Document (in writing) everything you observed and did to handle the situation.
8. Clean uncarpeted floors using damp mops, sponges etc.
9. Use wet scrubbing or steam cleaning methods to remove stains from carpets and rugs.
10. Use a lead-safe certified renovation firm in your area to do the renovation on the property.
These are just a few of many tips to make your Baltimore Baltimore residential property lead-safe.
Lead poisoning is entirely preventable if proper care is exercised. Maintenance is key.
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