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Are you at risk?

Bathtubs, sinks and other Porcelain enameled bathroom fixtures have recently been identified as a source of lead exposure to young children.  In a study involving over 1,400 bathtubs, approximately 62% of the tubs tested positive for leak able lead. 77% of cast iron and 25% of steel tubs also tested positive for lead leaking.
 
Did you know that simply touching, or wiping the side of these leaded fixtures is enough to transfer a residue of lead from the surface to the hand.  Because of the high level of hand to mouth activity in young children, you can see why this is a particular concern.  This source of lead could represent a significant lead exposure to very young children.
 
Bathtubs that have excessively been cleaned with abrasive cleaners, reach the highest amounts of lead. Abrasion can break the surface allowing lead to leak out, while some tubs leak lead even though their surface may look fine.

What can you do to protect your family?

Sealing the porous surfaces is very important.  Essentially, encapsulation is necessary in order to create a permanent or semi-permanent covering of the source of lead.  Having your bathtub professionally refinished or Reglazed will safely and effectively encapsulate the old porcelain, and leave you with a beautiful, glossy finish.
 
Once applied, our products for the Reglazing of your bathtub are non-toxic and will completely enclose the tub to form a leak-proof barrier that will protect you and your entire family.
 
As always, educating yourself and your family is the first step.  Being aware of the symptoms of lead poisoning and the medical testing necessary will ensure your family's health and safety.