23. Chipped Paint Removal
Removing chipped paint is a simple task, but the poison threatens your health. Before 1978, people added to paint. We now know that lead can cause serious health problems such as high blood pressure, hearing loss, and mental disorders. In children, it can lead to developmental disabilities and damage to their nervous system. Pregnant women are also prone to miscarriage. Lead poisoning is not a joke and can even lead to death when someone is overexposed to it.
Not sure if the paint on your wall contains lead? You can order an online test kit to test the paint chips you find in your home. If this test is positive, you may want to hire an expert in your local area to solve it. Like asbestos removal, some indoor rowers have trained to remove lead paint at the expert level. But if this is the only house you will buy, it’s best to leave it to the professionals.
