HSH: Bedroom

Lead
Lead is one of the most pervasive poisons, and can cause permanent damage to children. The major source of childhood lead poisoning is leaded paint, which is found in many homes built before 1978. Some household venetian-style "mini" blinds may contain unsafe lead levels.
Easy-to-use lead test kits are available at most hardware stores. The only way to know your children's lead levels is to have their blood tested yearly for lead - seek your doctor's advice. Contact your local health department for help determining if you should contain any lead paint or have it removed. Removing lead paint requires professional training and protective equipment as lead dust and fumes endanger children and adults.

Mothballs
Naphthalene, Paradichlorobenzene
Children have confused mothballs for candy. A single mothball can cause seizures in a two-year-old within one hour of being eaten.

To deter moths, store clean woolens in a sealed container. A gauze bag containing 2 handfuls each of dried lavender and rosemary, plus 1 tablespoon each of fresh cloves and dried lemon peel may repel moths.

Dry Cleaning
Solvents, Tetrachloroethylene
Dry cleaners create excessive toxic emissions that threaten workers, communities and our environment. Clothes hold residues that may contaminate our homes and enter our bodies through skin contact.

Some items may be washed at home and if necessary, taken to a cleaner to be pressed. If you have items that need professional cleaning, look for a shop that offers wetcleaning or uses carbon dioxide. If you use a dry cleaner, remove clothes from the bag and air them out before storing or wearing.

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	Lead Lead is one of the most pervasive poisons, and can cause permanent damage to children. The major source of childhood lead poisoning is leaded paint, which is found in many homes built before 1978. Some household venetian-style "mini" blinds may contain unsafe lead levels.		Easy-to-use lead test kits are available at most hardware stores. The only way to know your children's lead levels is to have their blood tested yearly for lead - seek your doctor's advice. Contact your local health department for help determining if you should contain any lead paint or have it removed. Removing lead paint requires professional training and protective equipment as lead dust and fumes endanger children and adults.
	Mothballs Naphthalene, Paradichlorobenzene Children have confused mothballs for candy. A single mothball can cause seizures in a two-year-old within one hour of being eaten.		To deter moths, store clean woolens in a sealed container. A gauze bag containing 2 handfuls each of dried lavender and rosemary, plus 1 tablespoon each of fresh cloves and dried lemon peel may repel moths.
	Dry Cleaning Solvents, Tetrachloroethylene Dry cleaners create excessive toxic emissions that threaten workers, communities and our environment. Clothes hold residues that may contaminate our homes and enter our bodies through skin contact.		Some items may be washed at home and if necessary, taken to a cleaner to be pressed. If you have items that need professional cleaning, look for a shop that offers wetcleaning or uses carbon dioxide. If you use a dry cleaner, remove clothes from the bag and air them out before storing or wearing.