How to use the Lead Test Kit

Fight Lead, the Legacy Pollutant that threatens the live of millions

Test ceramics

Ceramic Lead testing
Ceramic Lead testing

Shine LeadLight

Ceramic Lead testing

Drip reagent

Ceramic Lead testing

See lead light up

Notes:

  • For optimal results, test a deteriorated area of the item. Generally, lead can be found in the glazing.

Test glass

Glass Lead testing

Turn on the LeadLight

Glass Lead testing

Spray the reagent

Glass Lead testing

Lead can be compressed inside the glass: in this case, roughen the surface with an engraving pen

Glass Lead testing

Spray or drop reagent where you engraved the glass

Notes

  • Alternatively, you can use sanding paper to roughen the surface, but we do not recommend you use this tool as it makes a lot of dust.

Test metal

Lead Content In Metal

Rub with melamine sponge

Shining a flashlight on the sponge with residue

Shine LeadLight

Shining a flashlight and spraying Reagent on the sponge with residue

Spray reagent

A close up of the flashlight shining on the sponge with residue

See lead light up

Notes:

  • Using a melamine sponge enables you to have clear results. When testing directly onto metal, the green glow may be hard to see.

Test paint

Logs of wood with white painting
Shining a flashlight on a painted log of wood

Shine LeadLight

Shining a flashlight and spraying Reagent on a painted log of wood

Spray reagent

A close up on a flashlight shining on sprayed Reagent on a painted log of wood

See lead light up

Notes:

  • On walls and wooden structures, we recommend using a sharp tool (knife or cutter) to draw an X to uncover all the paint layers.

Test plastic

Plastic Lead Testing
Plastic Lead Testing

Shine LeadLight

Plastic Lead Testing

Spray reagent

Notes:

  • Sometimes lead is highly compressed into the plastic, making it hard to test for lead. You may have to wait up to one hour to see the item glowing.
  • If the plastic doesn’t glow immediately, wait some minutes, then apply some reagent again.