Lead-based paint is known for its harmful health effects, especially for children. If your home has this poisonous substance on the walls, the safest way to deal with it is to get professional lead-based paint removal from a firm like Rainbow Environmental Services. Serving Cincinnati and the surrounding areas, including Fairfax, Norwood, and Montgomery, the certified environmental specialists and home inspectors are fully equipped for keeping your home safe and lead-free.

What Does Lead-Based Paint Removal Entail? 

Wet Sanding

The primary source of lead poisoning is through inhalation, as old paint deteriorates into a fine dust. This is why wet sanding is one of the most common lead-based paint removal techniques: It prevents the dust from billowing out and makes it cling to the painted surface. For the wet sanding removal method, your local professionals will first need to ensure all HVAC systems are turned off and ventilation ducts are completely sealed. Next, they will wet the lead paint with a special paint remover. For the safest and most thorough removal, the paint must stay wet for the duration of the process.

Removal & Disposal

After wetting the lead paint, your local professionals will need to carefully scrape, wipe, and vacuum the old paint with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtered vacuum attachment. It is also imperative that they protect themselves with HEPA respirators. Next, the hazardous material is encased in heavy duty plastic bags, carried back to the van, and eventually disposed of in the proper facilities.

Only entrust lead-based paint removal to certified specialists, as attempting removal yourself may actually increase your family’s risk of lead exposure. To request a quote from Rainbow Environmental Services, give the Cincinnati-based mold, lead, and asbestos removal experts a call at (513) 624-6470. For more information, visit the professionals online.