Lead Dust Cleanup in Baltimore
Specialized cleaning after paint, repair or renovation work.
Ordinary sweeping and dry dusting can push fine lead dust into the air instead of removing it. After a renovation, a repair, or paint failure in an older home, specialized cleaning methods are used to pick the dust up and keep it contained.
Cleanup is often paired with clearance testing, where dust samples are taken afterward and sent to a lab. If a sample does not pass, the area is usually cleaned again and retested. Who does the cleaning and who does the testing are worth asking about.
We connect you with local lead pros who handle cleanup in homes and rental units around Baltimore. We do not do the work ourselves, and you make the final choice on who to hire.
Questions to ask a pro
- What method do you use to clean, and is it designed for lead dust?
- How do you keep clean areas from being re-contaminated?
- Will a clearance test follow, and who does it?
- What if the test fails?
- Do you hold the MDE accreditation that applies to this kind of work?
Common questions
Can I just vacuum?
A regular vacuum can blow fine dust back into the air. A pro can tell you what equipment is appropriate.
How do I know the cleanup worked?
Clearance testing is the usual check. It is done by a qualified person and analyzed by a lab.
Do I need to leave the home?
That depends on the extent of the work. Ask the pro, and ask about children and pregnant family members in particular.
Where we connect you
Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Towson, Dundalk, Catonsville, Essex, Glen Burnie, Columbia.