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Free Lead Test Kit
Do you live in a home that was built before 1950? And do you have young children, or are you expecting a new baby?
If you answered yes to both these questions, order a free lead dust test kit. This easy test is a great way to find out if you have dust from lead paint in your home so you can take some simple steps to keep your child safe from lead.
- The kit is simple to use and takes about ten minutes to do. Watch a video on how to do the test
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- The kit and results are completely free of charge.
- Results will be mailed to you in about 2 weeks.
- An expert will call you if you have a lead dust problem and talk with you about what to do to solve it.
Learn more about lead poisoning prevention on our page for parents or order below.