Household Lead Test Kit

Even today some children's toys and game pieces are being made with lead containing materials. It has long been known that lead is toxic and can cause serious health problems especially in children. Excessive amounts of lead in the bloodstream can cause neurological damage, loss of I.Q. points and even brain damage. Some toys contain wood, plastic and metal parts each of which may be contaminated with lead. There may be a lead core coated with a thin coat of another material (usually paint). In addition toys are decorated with brightly colored lead containing enamel and pigments. Parts of the toys may be attached to the main body of the toy with lead containing solder. Each of these areas should be tested for lead contamination. If LeadCheck® Swabs turn pink on any of these areas the toy is not safe to use. Touching lead containing toys can allow lead to accumulate on children's hands. More lead enters the blood stream when children put their hands, or sometimes the toy itself, in their mouths. Just by looking at a toy, it is not possible to tell whether it is lead containing. However, the toy can be tested with LeadCheck® Swabs. A LeadCheck® Swabs kit provides a simple, inexpensive, easy to use test for the presence of lead. No other product tests for lead more effectively, more quickly, or provides more reliable results across a broad spectrum of "lead likely" surfaces. LeadCheck Swabs have become the preeminent self-administered lead test kit in the global marketplace for one reason... they work... rendering confidence and peace of mind in your home.