3M LeadCheck Swabs, 2-Pack

Easily check window sills for lead. Get results in about 30 seconds. View larger.

Swabs are non-toxic, odorless and disposable. Just crush, shake, and swab. RED MEANS LEAD! View larger.

Facts About Lead In The Home

Over 38 million homes were built with lead-based paint prior to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission ban on lead use for residential purposes in 1977. Lead is most often transmited via dust particles, which can be invisible to the human eye. Lead can affect children's brain and nervous system development, causing reduced IQ, learning disbilities, and behavioral issues. Projects that disturb painted surfaces can create dust and endanger your famliy unless the proper safety precautions are taken.

Multiple Uses

3M LeadCheck Swabs are EPA recognized for use on wood, metal, drywall, and plaster. This means only one test is needed to reliably determine that regulated lead-based paint is not present on most surfaces. When lead is detected, 3M LeadCheck Swabs turn red. RED MEANS LEAD! These tests are inexpensive and easy to use and results are obtained in approximately 30 seconds. The odorless and disposable swabs are simple to use: just crush, shake, and swab. Each kit contains test confirmation cards to verify individual test results. In just seconds, you will know if lead-safe practices are required. Test for lead on painted sufaces such as drywall, plaster, w