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[quote=Anonymous]OP- I went through this-- here is my take:

If it's in your window sashes/frames- remove if you can. If not, leave the windows closed, wet wipe the sills once per week., and set furniture in front of the windows to limit access.

If it's in your exterior doors and you can't replace them all, replace one door that is the primary entry and exit from your house.

Wet mop your floors once per week to pick up dust that may have fallen on the floor. Make sure that your children wash their hands before eating, before bed, and after playing outside.

Keep your house shoeless- it will prevent lead from being tracked in from the outside.

If it's on your walls, paint over if the drywall/plaster is in good condition.

I would not place anything that does not pose an immediate hazard because you could cause a problem where none existed. Children will most likely pick up lead from windows and doors- that is what I would pay a "lead safe certified" contractor to replace.

Have your children's lead levels tested once or twice per year until they are six. [/quote]

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