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Top Line Lead Test Swabs offer fast and dependable detection in just seconds. With a simple color-change system and no lab required, these swabs make lead testing easy and accessible. Trust Top Line for accurate results and greater peace of mind.
Reliable Testing for Everyday Safety
Use Top Line Lead Test Swabs to check for lead on a wide range of surfaces—painted walls, ceramic dishes, metal fixtures, antique items, toys, jewelry, and more. Whether you're inspecting a new home, evaluating vintage finds, or testing household items for safety, these swabs are a practical solution for everyday peace of mind. Ideal for homeowners, renters, parents, and professionals alike.
Versatile Detection for Common Household Surfaces
Plumbing & Household Surfaces
Painted and Metal Fixtures
Old or Painted Furniture
Vintage & Imported Dishware
What's Inside:
20 Individual Lead Test Swabs Per KitEnough for multiple items or areas—perfect for home inspections, safety checks, and peace of mind.
- Dip the swab tip in water for 2–3 seconds. (DO NOT USE VINEGAR)
- Shake off excess water.
- Rub the tip firmly on the surface for 15–20 seconds.
- Observe: If the tip stays yellow, no lead is detected. A red, pink, or violet color means lead is present.
petesake
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2025
I have wondered about many of my antique dishes. Now I can test them.
Bridget
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2025
My granddaughter had a blood test that came back positive for lead - super scary! I got this lead test kit for my son to check to see if there was the presence of lead in the home. Luckily, the blood test results were a false-positive but he decided to check some of the areas in the home just in case.The swabs come in a resealable package so they stay fresh for up to two years. The testing was easy to do - just dip the swab in water, shake off the excess water, rub the swab on the item that you are testing. He checked it first on a weld joint that was made with lead and it detected the lead very quickly. He then went around the house and used about half the swabs, checking for lead on toys, paint, etc. The swabs provided accurate results of no lead and he was very happy about that.This test kit is a great value and ensures peace of mind. It works so quickly and it's great that you don't need to send something to a lab to get results.
S. Graves
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2025
I tried these swabs over some items I was definitely hoping were lead free like my mouse and a Stanley insulated cup, then moved to items I suspected might indicate some lead, like a vintage Polish leaded crystal rocks glass. Finally, as a control, I swabbed a lead lined container used to shield radiation rods. I saw no change on any of the previous tests, and if I squinted, I could maybe see a slight color difference after swabbing raw lead. I anticipated a more stark contrast, so I'm not certain I would use these to indicate risk of lead exposure. Maybe it's a bad batch, but I'm not convinced these work.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2025
Not sure if I got a faulty kit or not but they didn’t work. I followed the instructions and tested on the known area that has lead but none of those swaps can detect lead. Other brands worked at that same area.
Chris
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2025
Instructions could not be clearer nor simpler. Straight forward and easy to follow. I used the swabs to test 2 bowls that I have had for some time but was always suspicious of. Happily, each came back negative for lead. So then I used a swab on some 50/50 soldering wire to prove to myself that it works, and it changed color, showing the presence of lead. Photo attached.The swabs are contained in a pouch that seals back up to retain freshness. The expiration date is a full 2 years away.
Aimstir13
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2025
Totally worth buying, these really work! It took quite a while to finally find something in my home that contained lead to be sure these really work.To use, just dip in water for a couple of seconds, shake it off, then rub it on whatever you want to test. It only takes a few seconds for the color to start changing if there is a significant amount. I recommend doing the full 15-20 seconds though because I did find a metal belt I had turned the tester very slightly pink after 15 seconds.This contains 20 testers in a resealable bag. From my experience, you can reuse the same one for a few minutes on many different things before the reaction weakens and the color loses vibrancy.
Lex Rex
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2025
This test failed to detect lead. First, I tried it on the front of an N100 face mask that had been exposed to lead fumes, but it did not register anything. This was discouraging, so I conducted a definitive test—I rubbed the swab directly on a lead ingot. There was no change in color, tint, or shade—nothing at all. To verify, I repeated the test using a different kit, and that one worked. And yes, I carefully followed the instructions.This test kit does not work—don't waste your money.
Wallace
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2025
I followed the instructions and this product did not detect lead in cracked ceramic known to contain 600 ppm lead, which should have changed the swab's color according to the product packaging. I also exposed the swab to a lead nitrate "verification card" that came with another brand's lead test kit and the swab did not change color either when rubbed according to the instructions or when a drop of the solution was squeezed out onto the card. I confirmed that the verification card worked with the other brand's test solution.
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