Keep a special bucket for wiping leaded surfaces. Toys and pacifiers that toddlers put in their mouths should be washed often. Use only soap and water. Check all painted surfaces frequently for cracking and flaking. Be especially careful about places where a child can chew such as old furniture and window sills.
Paint rubbing against paint causes dust, for example on wood windows and doors.
This dust falls down in the window well or on the floor near the door and gets into your body. These areas need to be cleaned frequently. Never vacuum lead dust or chips with your regular vacuum cleaner. Use a HEPA-Vac . You prevent lead poisoning by knowing where the lead is and learning how to live with it safely.