Real Results
Where Fluoro|Spec Can Find Lead For You!
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Painted Surfaces
Firearms/Bullets
Work
Dishware
Children Toys
Bath Tubs / Sinks
Hobbies
Plumbing
Baby Bottles/Items
Your Kitchen
Ceramics sometimes contain lead. A general rule of thumb is that the older the dishes, the more likely they are to have high amounts of lead in them. If you own dishes that glow with Fluoro-Spec they are certainly not safe to use with food.
Bath Tubs & Sinks
Glazed Bathtubs and Sinks often contain lead; the amount of lead on the surface can be judged by the level of fluorescence (glowing) using the test kit.
House Paint
Lead-based paint was banned in 1978, but it’s still a risk in older homes. This photo collage shows how the FluoroSpec Lead Test Kit detects lead on various painted surfaces—walls, doors, trim, and more.
Who Should Test?
Homeowners, renovators, and parents should test if they live in a pre-1978 home, especially if the paint is deteriorating.
Stay Safe: FluoroSpec makes it easy to identify lead hazards and take action to protect your family.
Plumbing
Before 1986, it was common for homes to be built with plumbing that included lead, especially in service lines, solder, and older brass fixtures. Even today, trace amounts of lead can leach into drinking water, especially if pipes are corroding or water sits in them overnight.
Lead has no safe level in the body, especially for children and pregnant individuals.
Common sources of lead in plumbing:
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Lead service lines (connecting your home to the main water supply)
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Solder joints in copper pipes
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Brass faucets and valves (especially pre-2014)
Pro Tip: Run cold water for 30 seconds to flush stagnant water. If you're concerned, use a certified filter, and consider testing your water and plumbing fixtures for lead, especially in older homes.
Firearms/Bullets
Whether you're at the range or cleaning your gear, lead exposure is real, especially with traditional ammunition.
Lead-based bullets and primers release microscopic lead dust when fired. That dust settles on skin, clothing, and surfaces—making it easy to bring home unknowingly.
Protect yourself and your family:
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Use lead-free ammo when possible
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Wash up after shooting
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Never eat or drink near firearms
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Keep gear away from living spaces
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Test for lead residue on hands, gear, and surfaces using the Fluoro-Spec Lead Test Kit
Hobbies
Lead isn’t just found in pipes and paint—it can hide in everyday hobbies, too.
Here are some common hobbies that can involve lead exposure:
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Shooting & Reloading Ammunition – Lead bullets and primers
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Stained Glass Making – Lead solder and came
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Metal Casting – Fishing weights, bullets, figurines
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Model Building & Miniature Painting – Older kits or paints
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Fishing – Lead sinkers and lures
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Pottery & Ceramics – Glazes or old kilns
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Antique Restoration – Furniture, mirrors, frames with lead paint
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Electronics or Battery Hobbies – Lead solder
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Jewelry Making – Some imported or vintage components
Children Toys
Lead has no place in playtime—but it still shows up in some toys.
How?
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Imported toys may not follow strict U.S. safety regulations
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Vintage toys (pre-1980s) often contain lead-based paint
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Cheap jewelry, charms, or costume accessories can have high lead levels
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Plastic toys made with lead-based stabilizers can leach lead over time
Children are especially vulnerable because they often put toys and hands into their mouths. Even small exposures can affect brain development, behavior, and learning.
Protect Your Kids:
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Avoid older or recalled toys
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Don’t let kids chew on painted or metal items
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Wash hands and toys regularly
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Use the FluoroSpec Lead Test Kit to test suspicious items at home
Baby Bottles
Lead in Baby Bottles? Yes, It Happens.
While most modern baby bottles are lead-free, some vintage, imported, or decorated bottles may still pose a risk—especially those with:
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Painted measurements or logos (especially gold or red)
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Glass bottles with decorative coatings or decals
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Hand-me-downs or thrifted items from before 2010
Even tiny amounts of lead can harm a baby’s brain development, nervous system, and growth.
What You Can Do:
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Avoid vintage or decorative bottles
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Stick to trusted brands with safety certifications
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Never use chipped or worn bottles
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Test questionable items with the FluoroSpec Lead Test Kit
When it comes to your baby’s bottle, no lead is safe.
Work
Real Lead, Real Places: Workplace Exposures
This gallery features powerful, real-life images submitted by our community, showing where lead hides on the job. From dust-covered tools and chipped paint to contaminated safety gear and unexpected breakroom hazards, these photos reveal how common (and overlooked) workplace exposure can be.
