Let’s Not Pretend it’s Fine

Does your lead apron have the “ick”?

Most of us have just accepted it. Wearing gross lead garments is part of the job. But… we know the data

What if we did something about it?

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84%

of lead aprons tested for Staph A

84%

of lead aprons tested for Ringworm

78%

report wearing soiled lead

66%

of garments touch a patient 1-10x a shift

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Ringworm, Staph a, and More…

You wear lead every day. Sometimes for hours. Often after someone else has. You sweat in it. You wear it into sterile environments. And more than likely, it’s never been professionally cleaned.

Research from Wayne State University found that 84% of hospital lead aprons tested positive for Staphylococcus aureus and ringworm. 12% tested positive for MRSA.

These pathogens aren’t just gross, they’re dangerous.

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The Clean Those Leads Film Series

We did the research. The six short films below expose the contamination risks of lead aprons in real-world healthcare settings. Backed by research and frontline voices, they make one thing clear: It’s time to clean those leads.

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Episode 1

A Day in the Life of a Lead

Following a lead apron across a single day in the hospital, this film shows what happens when protective gear is shared between clinicians.

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Episode 2

Hidden Dangers

In this interview, Dr. Wava Truscott, PhD, explains the limitations of disinfectant wipes when it comes to lead apron hygiene.

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Episode 3

Lead vs Life

In Lead vs. Life, Justin McKay traces the path of a lead apron through the hospital, testing the surfaces it touches and then testing the apron itself.

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Episode 4

Apron Roulette

Apron Roulette turns lead apron hygiene into a game of chance, showing how clinicians unknowingly expose themselves to contamination by using shared, uncleaned aprons.

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Episode 5

Bill’s Story

Bill’s Story follows one patient’s experience after contracting MRSA during surgery, leading to multiple additional surgeries, years of therapy, and lifelong antibiotic treatment.

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Episode 6

The Clean Effect

The Clean Effect highlights the real impact of properly cleaned lead aprons, told directly through the voices of clinicians.

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“It’s dirty. It has sweat stains. It gets mistreated. “

Most of us have just accepted it—shared lead is part of the job. But once you really look at what’s on these garments, you start asking questions. How clean is it? Who wore it last? How safe is it for me, or for my patients?

The truth is, most lead garments are never truly deep cleaned. And that needs to change.

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Learn more about the Clean Those Leads campaign

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If you’ve ever wondered how clean your lead really is, these videos are for you. We brought together healthcare workers, contamination data, and a few surprises to uncover the truth.

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Swab kits, action packs, expert support—it’s all here. Time to Clean Those Leads.

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