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Home lead detection with color-changing wipes (Level A1) — girl pulling the collar of dog during daytime

Home lead detection with color-changing wipesCEFR A1

26 Jan 2026

Adapted from Boston University, Futurity CC BY 4.0

Photo by Vidar Nordli-Mathisen, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
71 words
  • Lead in homes is dangerous for children.
  • Professional tests are expensive and slow.
  • New wipes change color when lead is present.
  • Families can use the wipes at home.
  • Wipes show low, medium, or high levels.
  • Wipes found lead on floors and windowsills.
  • Wipes also found lead on shoes and trunks.
  • Kitchens had the highest lead in homes.
  • Wipes cost much less than lab tests.
  • These wipes help find places to clean.

Difficult words

  • leada metal that can harm people, especially children
  • dangerouslikely to cause harm or injury
  • professionala trained person who does a job for pay
  • wipea small cloth or pad used to clean
    wipes
  • presentexisting now in a place or thing
  • windowsillthe flat bottom part under a window
    windowsills

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Discussion questions

  • Would you use wipes at home to check for lead?
  • Which place at home would you check first with the wipes?
  • How often do you clean your kitchen?

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