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Introducing AAWipes Lead Test Swabs for Home Protection
Approximately 86% of pre-1978 homes may contain lead-based paint, but determining this is often challenging unless you're the original owner. AAwipes Lead Test Swabs, using water swiftly and accurately detects lead within seconds, providing valuable insights for your renovation and painting choices.
Confidence Through Secure Seals and Lot Traceability on Each Unit
On each jar or bag, you'll find a range of lead test swabs, with counts varying from 10 to 320, delivering a cost-effective and valuable solution. These products have a shelf life of two years and come with secure seals and lot traceability, ensuring your peace of mind.
Easy to Use for AAwipes Upgraded Swabs: Use Water Only, No Vinegar Required
3 Simple Steps: Wet the swab tip under water (no vinegar required) for 5-8 seconds, shake off excess liquid. Once the swab tip turns mustard yellow, promptly rub the targeted surface for 30 seconds. After rubbing, compare the color of the lead check swab with the reference colors on the package.
Lead Detection Test: Simple, Fast, and Dependable
30 Seconds Instant Results
Experience the convenience of obtaining swift and accurate results in under 30 seconds with the highly sensitive Lead Paint Test Swab. This cutting-edge tool is designed to provide you with quick insights into the presence or absence of lead in your painted surfaces.
Easy Test Result Interpretation
Rub the intended surface, then match the swab's color to the package's reference. Red/Purple/Pink shade means lead detected, Yellow means no lead. Deeper shades towards right imply higher concentrations. It's important to note that this method is qualitative in nature.
Versatile Range of Use
These Lead Testing Swabs are suitable for various surfaces, such as dishes, toys, pottery, jewelry, woodwork, bathtub glazes, antiques, plumbing, and more. Note: Keep away from children and pets, avoid touching the swab head with your hands, and refrain from putting it into your mouth.
Reed whitehead
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2025
They worked great it says on the packaging that they turned mustard yellow that's when they're ready to use but they don't turn mustard yellow they turn more orange than yellow and then the lead comes up almost a purple on them so don't wait for him to turn the mustard yellow you'll be there all day
JT
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2025
I panic purchased these after our toddler found a paint chip deep under an old baseboard.I expected the test to ease our minds that it wasn’t lead, instead it showed positive for lead, compared to our modern wall paint which was negative.The positive lead swabs were immediately violet just like the chart on the side of the tube. The modern paint stayed orange/yellow.We proceeded with an x-ray and blood test, per poison control recommendations.
Greencuisine
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2025
It's important to check for lead. These are easy to use...
Timmeh
Reviewed in Canada on January 24, 2025
identified 2 of 4 vintage dinnerware sets laced with bioavailable lead. Any dinnerware pre-1960 should be tested. These swabs also identified vintage brass chopsticks as having lead on the eating surfaces. This is not for heavy metal hysterics, for example, 3 different types of lead crystal items tested negative though known to also contain lead. A cost-effective and reasonable way to avoid ingesting dangerous lead without having to dispose of every heirloom item as if it were toxic waste.
Brigette
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2025
These were critical while we were remodeling an old house we own that has layers of lead paint underneath new paint. It was great to be able to test any broken or flaking areas for lead so we knew how to safely proceed with repairs. The 30 pack is a great value, and the swabs are easy to read with the color scale on the bottle. Quick results.
Princess Leia
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2025
Easily used this to see if this WW2 Army trunk had lead paint or not. The tip very quickly became red, indicating a positive for lead paint.The tests come back negative on glass that is leaded crystal, or on items that have lead paint under a clear glaze; like antique dishes or glass.The tests are wonderful for literal paint, but not for items that contain lead and do not have paint.
Angela
Reviewed in Canada on August 30, 2024
It’s actually terrifying how many lead items were in my room, I tested one lead item twice and got positive result (contains lead) and tested a item Ik was sterling silver twice aswell, it came back negative {no lead c: }, I come from a family with an elderly father ( he’s 73) his mom was born 1912 and because I look a lot like her I inherited many of my grandmother’s items. I’m so glad this test exist. An especially scary fact is how many of my brand new hair accessories contained heavy lead. I wear those almost daily to work. Definitely sticking to cellulite claw clips from now on. And I’m 100% buying more of these cuz I thrift a lot
Pet Pivotal
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2024
When it comes to ensuring the safety of your home, especially with older painted surfaces or antique items, the AAwipes Lead Test Kit is a must-have tool in your safety arsenal. With 30 rapid testing swabs, this kit promises quick and reliable results, giving you peace of mind in just 30 seconds.1. FAST AND EASY TESTING:This lead test kit is incredibly user-friendly. Just dip the swab in water, rub it on the surface you’re testing, and within 30 seconds, you’ll have your results. It’s that simple. Whether you’re checking painted surfaces, dishes, toys, or even jewelry, this kit works on practically everything—metal, ceramics, wood, and more.2. PEACE OF MIND IN SECONDS:One of the best things about this kit is the immediate feedback. There’s no waiting around for lab results or second-guessing. You’ll know right away if your items are safe, which is a huge relief, especially if you have young children or pets.3. VERSATILE USE:We tested a variety of items, from old painted furniture to imported ceramics, and this kit handled them all with ease. It’s especially handy for those who love thrifting or collecting vintage items—now you can check for lead before bringing anything new into your home.4. VALUE FOR MONEY:With 30 swabs in the pack, you’re getting a lot of value. Whether you’re testing multiple items or just want to have some on hand for future use, this kit is a cost-effective way to ensure your home is free from lead hazards.FINAL VERDICT:The AAwipes Lead Test Kit is a fast, reliable, and affordable way to check for lead in your home. It’s easy to use, provides instant results, and works on a wide range of surfaces. For anyone concerned about lead safety, this kit is a no-brainer addition to your home safety routine.
Ina
Reviewed in Canada on May 25, 2024
I bought mugs at the dollar store and then started to wonder if they were safe to drink from lead-wise. This kit was an attempt to find out. There was no reaction so they may be safe. I'm not sure whether to trust the tabs, but I followed the directions.
Nadine
Reviewed in Canada on May 21, 2024
Purchased these to test paint on an old built in bookcase. Swabs are easy to use with a built in color indicator on the label which is convenient so it won't get lost.
Kristin M. Petersen
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024
I tested several samples of painted wood, kids toys and die-cast cars as well as a lead fishing weight. The fishing weight lit up violet. About half of the sampled Hot Wheels turned red while others remained orange/yellow. One 2014 manufactured in Malaysia reacted with a bright violet color. None of the wood items or other kids toys reacted. Also, it doesn't turn mustard yellow just yellowish orange so the instructions are poor. I'm suspicious so many Hot Wheels reacted so will have to find a different test to confirm. Vintage die-cast cars made in England some of the Hot Wheels manufactured in Indonesia in 2007 and 2014 from Malaysia reacted totalling 50% die-cast cars positive for lead. Either a lot of imported die cast cars contain lead or these tests are producing false positives.
Colton
Reviewed in Canada on March 29, 2024
My kit did not work. I conducted multiple tests for lead paint in a flour mill from the 1850s, which had served various purposes over the years. Despite numerous attempts, all swab tests returned negative for lead, showing no color change. Doubting these outcomes, I suspected lead paint might still be present given the building's age so I had a friend that had an XRF analyzer (a very expensive tool commonly used by professional lead inspectors) to come and cross check my results. The XRF analyzer revealed lead content ranging from 2.5% to 10% in several areas, including doorways, windows, and stairwells, all of which had previously tested negative with the swabs.Furthermore, the instructions provided were confusing. The instructions said to dip the Q-tip in water and waiting for it to turn mustard yellow however the tips were already this color, as also seen in the product images on the listing. Additionally, when testing on deteriorating paint—a common trait of older, lead-containing layers—the Q-tip would adopt the color of the paint being sampled. This wasn't generally an issue, except when testing red or pink paints, as it became challenging to discern whether a color change was due to the paint or lead presence. The kit I received was neither expired nor unsealed, eliminating the possibility of a compromised product. However, the lack of expected results leads me to believe this was a case of poor manufacturing. Given the critical nature of lead testing, I recommend seeking alternative products and verifying the results through secondary means.
Destiny
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2024
I was trying to find out where the high lead numbers in my home were coming from and with the help of these swabs I was easily able to find and correct the problem! Very easy to use with quick and accurate results. Definitely worth every penny! They're the size of a typical Q-Tip, with nice sturdy wooden sticks.
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