Given recent developments of the Coronavirus (also referred to as the COVID-19 virus) across the world, we want to assure you that Ethical Home Pro is actively evaluating all business-related risks posed by this evolving public health situation.
Ethical Home Pro is an essential service provider under county, state and other municipal guidelines released in connection with the COVID-19 virus, and we remain open to serve our customers
As we continue to serve our customers each day, we are taking the following precautionary measures to keep ourselves, family members, vendors and customers safe, and free from infection:
We want to ensure that when we send our technicians to you, they can take necessary health precautions to protect themselves and those they will interact with throughout the day. Please let our technicians or customer service representatives know if you or anyone in your household has traveled internationally in recent weeks, has a fever or flu-like symptoms, or may otherwise be ill. If any of our employees feel uncomfortable entering a customer's home due to the homeowner exhibiting symptoms of the virus, we have asked them to contact their direct supervisor immediately to determine next steps.
The safety and well-being of our customers and employees is our top priority, and as we strive to keep your home comfortable, we ask that all of us work closely together to adhere to the above guidelines. We appreciate your business and the opportunity to serve you, especially in this difficult time.
As always we are still offering contactless sales consultations and have many financing options including deferred payment options.
What You Need to Know & What the EPA Requires
Lead is a toxic metal used in several household related products over the years. It can be found in paint, dust and soil. Paint is, by far, the most well-publicized of these sources, posing the greatest danger to children under six who often explore orally and may eat paint chips. Consuming lead-based paint has been tied to a wide range of health issues ranging from behavioral and learning problems to seizures or even death. Lead based paint can also be inhaled as dust created during renovation and sanding.
Because of these dangers, lead was banned from paint beginning in 1978. Yet, the risk of exposure to lead paint remains in homes built before this time, especially if renovation causes paint chips and dust to be released into the environment.
Because of this, beginning April 22, 2010 the Environmental Protection Agency requires contractors renovating more than 6 square feet in a child-occupied home, childcare facility or school constructed before 1978 to notify the owner of lead risks and to test for lead-based paint. Should lead be detected, the contractor(s) is required to follow EPA guidelines for documentation and proper containment in the work area. Under the new Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule, contractors who engage in this type of work are required to be lead-safe certified.
The EPA's consumer brochure can be viewed by clicking on the image at right. More information about lead-based paint risks, and federal and any state requirements can be found by copying and pasting the below address into your browser: www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm