The paint on the outside of many older houses in Denver contained a lot of lead. Don’t let children touch old chipping paint on the outside of the house.

Keep paint in good shape and touch up chipping paint. Don’t sand or scrape old paint unless you know how to do it safely without creating a lead hazard.

Kids can get lead poisoning from things like mini-blinds, toys, furniture, and even contact with work clothes used by painters or construction workers.

Invisible particles of lead dust can build up on the windowsills or in the window trough. Don’t let children play around old painted windows. Wash windowsills weekly to keep dust down.

Lead dust can build up on the floor if people track dirt in from outside. Take off shoes before entering the house and keep floors mopped.

The soil in Denver contains some lead. Don't let children play in bare dirt. Wash their toys if they fall in the dirt.

Roll over the dots on the house to find out where lead may be hiding in your home.