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Rapid Lead Test Kit (30 Swabs)- Suitable for use on Housepaint Results in 30 seconds, Just dip in vinegar to use, each swab detects lead in house painted surfaces

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  • SCIENTIFICALLY FORMULATED: Our lead testing kits use PROVEN CHEMISTRY to identify lead on painted surfaces. If the swabs are ORANGE they are based on an easier cheaper way of manufacturing. Dip in White Vinegar to activate, Vinegar or another acid is essential for accurate detection.
  • MADE IN THE USA: Our tests are manufactured in the United States for 100% quality assurance. since 2019 we have offered this product, our lead test swabs contain 4mg of the active ingredient, delivering accurate, fast and reliable lead testing results for personal and professional use.
  • FOR USE ON PAINTED SURFACES: Our convenient lead check swabs are perfect for testing walls, floors, baseboards, ceilings and any painted surface in your home or office. Compact and easy-to-use, these lead check swabs are also perfect supplies for real estate agents, renters, and anyone wanting to test for lead paint in new homes.
  • ZINC DETECTION: If testing a metal surface, a positive reaction may indicate the presence of zinc. To rule out false positives, dip the swab tip in lemon juice for 10 minutes post-test.
  • 30 HIGH-QUALITY LEAD CHECK SWABS: Each package includes 30 lead detection swabs. Affordable and high-performing, Scitus Labs offers the best value lead paint testing kit. These are designed for use on painted surfaces - not unpainted surfaces such as ceramics and enamels (pottery, china, stoneware, dishware, tiles, bath tubs, etc.).
  • CERAMICS: While our testing swabs are not intended for use on ceramics, they will detect high levels of lead on the surface. However this does not guarentee the ceramics are lead free, look up your dishes online even if they appear to be negative!

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-Discover the reliability, speed, and convenience of Scitus Lead Testing Swabs for your home. Built on proven chemistry, our swabs are produced in our own facility. Don't endanger your family when you can get accurate results in just 30 seconds.

-Our simple, four-step instruction process makes it easy for anyone to use. Simply clean area in your house that you want to test, dip the swab in household vinegar until it turns a yellow mustard color, apply to the test area rub for 30 seconds or until you see a color change, then read the results. A color change to pink, violet, or purple indicates the presence of lead.

-Please note that when testing non-housepaint items false negatives may occur for a variety of reasons and factors it is not appropriate to use Scitus or another brand of swabs on consumer goods. Dangerous levels for children and adults may be found on objects whose surfaces either hide the lead from the swabs, or have levels of lead that are low enough that it is not readily detectable by the test, but if handled by a person will put off an amount of lead which if consumed would be harmful.

-For homes with multiple layers of paint take care to test all layers, you can do this by cutting a v shaped notch into the wall, by creating a ravine you will expose all layers of paint- rub the swab inside the ravine to detect hidden, historical lead on your walls.

-Clean-up is a breeze with Scitus Lead Testing Swabs. Our swabs are activated by vinegar from your own kitchen!

-Each package contains 30 high-quality lead detection swabs. When you run a cost comparison, you'll find that Scitus offers the most economical option on the market without compromising on quality. At Scitus we batch test our production runs to ensure accuracy and reliability of our testing products.

-Use Scitus Lead Testing Swabs to find lead on house paint, our swabs offer the most economical, scientifically formulated home chemical lead testing solution available on the market today.

-This product is designed for use on house paint; it is not designed for use on non-painted surfaces - including ceramics and enamels (pottery, china, stoneware, dishware, tiles, bath tubs, etc.).

As with all tests similar to this one, if testing a metallic surface there will be a positive looking reaction if zinc is present.

Scitus Lead Test Kit

Scitus Lead Testing Advantage

Our Swab testing kit contains 30 swabs, enough for 30 tests around your home, allowing you to not just test your project area but other areas which may pose a risk to your family's health. We only ask that you bring your own white vinegar to activate them, this ensures we can keep costs down by not mailing liquids to you, so we can pass those savings on to you! Your family's safety is our priority, Scitus Lead Test Swabs provide effective and cost effective detection of high levels of lead around your home.

Testing Lead Paint

Before Home Improvement

Test areas of your house you plan to work on, testing for lead prior to the start of a home improvement project can help protect your family and keep lead remediation costs down.

Testing Lead Paint

Home Improvement Project

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Positive Result

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Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 3.43 x 1.34 x 1.3 inches; 0.63 ounces
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 1, 2019
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ SPIROCHAETE RESEARCH LABS LLC
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07NBH7KJJ
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 3,761 ratings

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While our swabs are sufficent to detect lead at or above the legal limit of 1 milligram per square centimeter on housepaint. Our tests are not reliable when testing ceramics, the tests are intended for painted surfaces or metal surfaces without coatings. These lead testing swabs have not been evaluated by the FDA or EPA, Spirochaete Research Labs assumes no liability for the misuse of Scitus Lead Testing Swabs or for the interpretation of the results by the user. Scitus Lead Test Swabs are screening test for lead and should not be considered quantitative. Scitus Lead Test Swabs Swabs will detect high levels of lead on the test surface when used properly. Use of this test is not intended to replace a professional inspection. No guarantees are intended or implied. If lead contamination is suspected based on this test, consult a de-leading specialist, professional testing laboratory or your local department of health.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
3,761 global ratings

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Customers like the accuracy, ease of use, and speed of the lead test kit. For example, they mention it's simple to use, works quickly, and is good for finding lead hotspots. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, readability, and quality.

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165 customers mention160 positive5 negative

Customers find the test simple and handy to use. They also appreciate the clear instructions. Overall, customers are happy with the ease of use and recommend it to others.

"...The instructions are very straight forward and even after retesting spots multiple times I still have many tests left to use." Read more

"...Very easy to use and it does change color with a known lead containing thing like lead solder." Read more

"...It’s very easy to use, just spray or dip in white vinegar. It immediately turns yellow, then you rub on the test areas and look for color change...." Read more

"This product is super easy to use to check for lead in paint but it won’t work on red paint...." Read more

74 customers mention62 positive12 negative

Customers like the value of the product. They mention that it's well worth the buy, and a cost effective way to test for lead.

"The reassurance this product provides ahead of stripping paint is worth every penny...." Read more

"...The price can’t be beat! These tests are the real deal! If you have any concerns buy these!" Read more

"Needed to test for lead paint, this kit was a good value and easy to use!" Read more

"...Well worth the buy." Read more

50 customers mention50 positive0 negative

Customers find the speed of the product to be fast and accurate. They say it's a very good product for quickly finding lead hotspots. Customers also say the service is quick and the results are easy to read.

"...I have tested my house paint and got back quick and accurate results. The price can’t be beat! These tests are the real deal!..." Read more

"Very easy to use and quick and accurate results...." Read more

"...It determines their future use and had fast results." Read more

"...A pretty obvious difference in results. Very easy to use, and fast and clear results." Read more

35 customers mention32 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the product. They mention it's easy to use, and provides relatively accurate results. Some say that the product is the most accurate DIY tester out there, with no false readings or inconclusive results.

"...So I feel pretty confident this test kit is fairly accurate...." Read more

"...The ease of use and relatively accurate results make them a valuable tool for homeowners concerned about lead exposure." Read more

"Very easy to use and quick and accurate results...." Read more

"...on some projects in my home knowing that this product is the most accurate DIY tester out there. I would recommend." Read more

172 customers mention119 positive53 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the product. Some mention that it works well, is very effective, and gives a clear result. However, others say that the kits show contradictory results, don't work well on rough or coarse surfaces, and don''t effectively on ceramic surfaces.

"...lead location prior to using in the house and can confirm it works extremely well...." Read more

"This swab kit works perfectly. I have tested my house paint and got back quick and accurate results. The price can’t be beat!..." Read more

"...product is super easy to use to check for lead in paint but it won’t work on red paint...." Read more

"These lead sticks are very helpful in my lead business. I use them before doing g dust wipes." Read more

70 customers mention43 positive27 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the product. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it contains lead.

"...not had a positive lead result at the time of this review, all negative for lead. It’s very easy to use, just spray or dip in white vinegar...." Read more

"...The test kit indicated that the revolver has lead residue on the surface (not surprising, at all since we shoot lead bullets)...." Read more

"...The price can’t be beat! These tests are the real deal! If you have any concerns buy these!" Read more

"...These tests come back that there was no lead present, not even a little bit...." Read more

23 customers mention8 positive15 negative

Customers are mixed about the readability of the product. Some mention the instructions are clear and easy to understand, while others say that the results are hard to read and not very scientific.

"Difficult to tell when ready, positive or negative results due to rapidly changing colors...." Read more

"...They are simple to use and easy to read. We were able to locate all of the lead paint and take care of it, and her levels are going down!" Read more

"...for these test but after rubbing swabs on certain surfaces it was just hard to read, even tho I cleaned the surfaces first...." Read more

"...these swabs only turned dark orange making it very difficult to interpret. I guess I'll have to stick to the more expensive tests." Read more

56 customers mention10 positive46 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the color of the product. They mention that it turns magenta, purple, and orange. Some say that the swabs are pretty dark and easy to confound with a positive result. Overall, some customers are disappointed with the product's color.

"...The swab looked a bit darker after testing, but that could have been oil transerferring from the skillet causing the slight color change...." Read more

"...The bullet was pink, and everything else stayed yellow or orange!" Read more

"...to tell when ready, positive or negative results due to rapidly changing colors. Says it's good to go when yellow but stays yellow for a short time...." Read more

"...Bingo, turned very purple. We’ve switched our drinking water and his lead levels have gone down" Read more

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When it comes to ensuring the safety of your home environment, lead testing becomes a top priority. As a registered nurse, I work with many children who have high blood lead levels and thought these would be a great option to recommend to parents to test their home environments and commonly- sourced lead items such as pottery and painted ceramic.

These at-home lead tests offer a simple and straightforward testing process. By wetting the provided swab with vinegar and rubbing it against the surface in question, you can determine if lead is present. A color change to pink indicates the presence of lead, while the swab retaining its original color signifies its absence. This straightforward method makes it easy for anyone to perform a quick lead test without requiring specialized knowledge or equipment.

The Limitation: Does NOT Work on Ceramic Surfaces!!!
One significant drawback worth mentioning is that these lead tests do not work effectively on ceramic surfaces. If your intention is to test ceramic mugs, pottery, or other ceramic items, these tests may not provide accurate results. It's essential to note that the tests are primarily designed for non-ceramic surfaces, such as testing for lead paint on walls or other non-porous materials.

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While these lead tests may not be suitable for ceramic items, they are still highly recommended for testing non-ceramic surfaces, especially when checking for lead paint or other potential lead-containing materials. The ease of use and relatively accurate results make them a valuable tool for homeowners concerned about lead exposure.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very clear result (sadly)
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Amazing. Very clearly shows I have lead paint in the flat I’ve lived in with my kids for the last four years. Thank you for this product! I will contact my landlord!
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