You can find paint in almost any home, any apartment and any business building in this modern age. Now if you are living in an older home, you need to be careful that under that fresh new paint that there isn’t lead based paint. Because up until 1978, when it was banned lead based paint was used regularly. If there are several layers and the lead based one is on the bottom and you cannot see any cracking, chipping, or any deterioration at all then there may not be much to worry about. But if you are see those things then action should be taken for the safety of all in your home.
Ingestion of lead can cause serious problems to all parts of your body, including the nervous system, which is why it is extremely harmful for children that are still developing. The EPA has said lead exposure has been related to learning disabilities, lower IQ, slowed growth and hearing problems.
Dust…It is a problem
Lead dust isn’t the only kind of dust that is harmful. Excessive amounts of both inorganic and organic dust of any variety can be problematic. Our bodies have multiple systems that protect the lungs, but severely poor air quality within the home can cause for dust particles to be deep within the lungs.
The dust and dirt particles inside your home are comparable to the smog outside that’s why it is important to use a vacuum with a HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Arrestance) filter. To ensure that the dust and dirt is not thrown right back out into the air through the exhaust on the vacuum.
Brooms throw a lot of dust into the air, so use them with caution.
It is best to place a large rug or floor mat at the entrances of your home to allow visitors to remove their shoes, which keeps the “indoor” smog that hitches rides on people’s shoes outside where it belongs