# How to Remove Lead Paint From Walls
Things You'll Need
- Safety goggles
- Disposable gloves
- Disposable coveralls
- Disposable shoes
- Wire brush
- Non-flammable solvent or abrasive compound
- Plastic bags
- Paper towels
- Mop
- HEPA-equipped vacuum
Instructions
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Remove all of the furniture from the room where there is lead paint.
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Apply non-flammable solvent or abrasive compound to a small area of the wall with a damp cloth to loosen the paint. Follow the specific instructions on the solvent or abrasive, as different products have different instructions.
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Scrape the paint off with a wire brush. Brush in circular motions and take extra care around the edges of the walls to make sure you remove all of the lead paint.
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Apply solvent or abrasive to another small area on the wall and scrape the paint off with a wire brush, as in steps 2 and 3.
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Bag all of the paint in doubled plastic trash bags to discard. Clean all the surfaces with wet paper towels. Wet mop the floor. Use an HEPA-equiped vacuum on everything in the room.
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