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What Customers Are Saying
The 3M Lead Check Swabs are generally easy to use, with a straightforward testing process. Many customers found the swabs provided reliable results for detecting lead in paint and other surfaces. However, some users reported issues such as defective or malfunctioning swabs, unclear color indications, and inconsistent results. The overall quality and consistency of the product seem variable, so customers may need to rely on more comprehensive professional testing for definitive lead assessments.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Lead Check Swabs
Would RecommendThis is one of only 2 Lead Tests that the EPA has approved for use as a Lead Renovator. These swabs are easy to use and fairly accurate. Our business uses them and they have proven to be very useful. Hopefully 3M decides NOT to keep the production of these suspended.
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Clear and effective, but a little pricey
Would RecommendFast and clear lead test, although the price is pretty steep. Readily available in most stores. To maximize your value, consider testing multiple (clean) surfaces in order from least likely to most likely to be lead paint as product turns color upon contact with lead paint.
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Bad swabs
Would Not RecommendIt was a dud on both tests. Glad they have the test strip to see if it is a dud but yes both test swabs did not react to my item and didn't react to the test strip with lead in it. So I still don't know if my item has lead in it.
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does not work
Would Not RecommendOne vial turned orange after breaking. Second remained clear. Neither worked on confirmation card or a piece of leaded solder.
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Difficult to use
Would Not RecommendThe liquid didn’t go to the tip like it was supposed to and it came oozing out the sides. I’m not even sure it tested for lead properly.
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Didn’t the job but was hard to use and left stains
Would Not RecommendIt was hard to crack the tube and also left stains on the wall where I tested.
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One worked, one busted
Would RecommendThe first one worked well, but the second one busted out the back and I got the material inside all over my fingers and could not use it. If both would have worked, I would have given 5 stars.
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Did not work
Would Not RecommendVery disappointed. I watched the video couple of times. Cut a V shape small area on the painted wall, crushed A and B, shaked, Liquid came out, rubbed it on the wall, it was yellow/Orange on the wall and the test confirmation card too. Second was almost dry, very little liquid came out, same result wall and the test confirmation Card were both yellow/orange color. Very disappointed. I drove about an hour today to pick it up from Lowe’s.
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Take your time and read and reread how to use.
Would Not RecommendI have never use one of these before and I messed up both and did get the answer I needed so I am not sure I would buy another.
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Faulty or too old
Would Not RecommendProduct was dried up, broke vials and no liquid came to the tip. I've ran into this before with these, it's hit or miss if they work
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Didnt work
Would Not RecommendBoth swabs in my 2 pack didn't work. The reagent never soaked into the swabs. I crushed the vials, shook, and then gently squeezed. I could see the mixed reagent inside the tube, but it just wasn't soaking into the swab for some reason. I watched a demonstration video to confirm I was doing it correctly.
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Pricey, but has been worth it for us
We live in a 1910 home and have a love for vintage/antique items and furniture, so have purchased many packs of these over the years from our hardware store. We've been fortunate that all have worked (no duds) and have given easy to read results. I do wish the price-point was a bit more affordable.
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