You cannot tell by looking at a painted surface whether it contains lead. But lead-containing dust can enter your body when inhaled or transferred from hands to your mouth. That's why it's important to investigate any suspicion of lead.
Why is lead dangerous?
Lead is a toxic heavy metal that can accumulate in your body and damage your nervous system and kidneys, among other things. Children are particularly vulnerable: Even low levels of lead can affect brain development, concentration and learning – without obvious symptoms. The WHO has not identified a safe level of lead in blood.
Take the first step with a lead test
With MouldLab's lead test, you can perform a simple, indicative check of a surface yourself. The test stick is activated with water and can show a colour change to indicate the presence of lead on the tested area.
Easy to use at home – requires no special equipment.
Simple procedure – wet the tip and rub it on the surface for 30 seconds.
English online guide – compare the colour directly on your phone.
Suspect lead? Make it easy to start investigating it.
Suspect lead on a surface? With MouldLab's lead test, you can easily take the first step and get a helpful indication in your own home.
The self-test makes it simple to examine the places you're unsure about – whenever it suits you.
• Easy to get started: Activate the test pin with water and follow the simple instructions.
• Test multiple selected areas: Use a new test pin for each surface you want to examine.
• Read directly on your phone: Compare the test tip's color with our online guide.
A self-test gives you a concrete starting point to investigate your suspicion further. You choose the test location, perform the test, and follow the color reaction yourself.
Take the first step – order your lead test from MouldLab.
