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I moved in a new home, house interior was painted in semi gloss, i moved in today after a week of pain dru. it still smells, and i have baby, danger?
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Minimal danger: If the paint has had a week of dry time and was painted with latex indoor paint, there is low likely toxicity but if fumes are high and cause a headache, I recommend opening the windows and airing the house for a short time.
Answered 2/9/2015
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