LEAD-SAFE SHOPPING LIST

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NIOSH-certified disposable respirator with a HEPA
(High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter (N-lOO, R-lOO,
or P-lOO).

HEPA vacuum cleaner. Regular household vacuums
not equipped with a HEPA filter can spread harmful
lead dust into the air and the surrounding area.

Wet sanding equipment (e.g., spray mister, wet-dry
sandpaper and sanding sponges)

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Two buckets and an all-purpose cleaner. Use one
bucket for the cleaning solution and the other for
rinsing. Change the rinse water frequently and
replace rags, sponges and mops often.

Heavy-duty plastic sheeting and heavy-duty plastic
bags.

Tape to completely seal the plastic sheeting in place.

Protective clothing. To keep lead dust from being
tracked throughout your home, wear clothes such
as coveralls, shoe covers, hats, goggles, face shields
and gloves and launder non-disposable work clothes
separately.

SEPA

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