Dust Screening
How to Screen Your Dust for Lead
Dust 1
Location: Window Sills
- Remove lead wipe from the bag, but do not unfold the wipe
- Wipe 5 different window sills with one wipe (the dustier the wipe is, the easier it is to test)
- Place the wipe back in the bag and place the bag with the sample back in the kit
- Record the location of the sample on the online form and move to the next sample
Dust 2
Location: Rarely Cleaned Surfaces
- Remove lead wipe from the bag, but do not unfold the wipe
- Wipe rarely cleaned surfaces like the top of doors or ceiling fans with one wipe (the dustier the wipe is, the easier it is to test)
- Place the wipe back in the bag and place the bag with the sample back in the kit
- Record the location of the sample on the online form and move to the next sample
Dust 3
Location: Porch or Sidewalks
- Remove lead wipe from the bag, but do not unfold the wipe
- Wipe the threshold of your porch or your front door step (the dustier the wipe is, the easier it is to test)
- Place the wipe back in the bag and place the bag with the sample back in the kit
- Record the location of the sample on the online form and move to the next sample