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QUESTION: 'Our House' website advises to vacuum and wet mop after removal of lead paint and I am concerned that vacuuming may lead to further contamination. - 28 Sep 2007 Queensland, Australia Hi there, I have been investigating lead paint recently- as I am concerned that our house could have been painted with lead paint. In my research quest - I noticed that the 'Our House' (see URL below) contains dangerous facts about removal of lead paint. I have inserted the quote below: "4 Reduce possible contamination by covering the carpets and soft furnishings with plastic sheeting. Vacuum and wet mop afterwards." I am concerned that vacuuming after removal of lead paint may lead to further contamination - especially if lead product would enter the vacuum. I feel that this casual information is too general and may lead to harmful effects of residence. As a LEAD awareness group- could you please contact Our House and inform them of their dangerous tip. http://ourhouse.ninemsn.com.au/ourhouse/factsheets/db/tips/06/677.asp thanks Liz Clout |
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ANSWER: 28 Sep 2007 Dear Liz, I have forwarded your email to Mr Jason Bawden-Smith from JBS Environmental Services and Technologies on 'Our House' website (without name or personal details) and recommended that he removes the word vacuum from advice number 4 and replace it with HEPA Vacuum. Thanks for your concern and for a very good point. Regards, Iman Hegazi MBBS, MD. Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. Volunteer The statement should be HEPA Vacuum and wet mop afterwards. |
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