GREENSBORO, N.C. — With concerns about lead popping up in everything from toys to cookware, many people are looking for quick ways to check for it in their homes. For many people, that means using a do-it-yourself lead test kit. But do they actually work, and are they reliable? Consumer Reports put nearly a dozen popular kits to the test to find out.
Cookware, spices, protein powders, even faucets—recent headlines about lead showing up in everyday products may have you wondering what in your home could be a concern.
A lot of people are concerned about lead in their homes, especially in vintage dishes or toys…