Editing Paint stripper (section)

==Alternatives==
[[Heat gun]]s are an alternative to chemical paint strippers. When heated, softened paint clumps and is easier to contain. High-temperature heat guns at {{convert|1,100|F|C|-1}} or more create toxic lead fumes in lead-based paint,<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SQQUAQAAMAAJ |title=Reducing Lead Hazards when Remodeling Your Home |date=1997 |publisher=U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics |language=en}}</ref><ref>Petit, Georges, and Donald Grant. ''The manufacture and comparative merits of white lead and zinc white paints''. London: Scott, Greenwood & Son;, 1907. 13. Print. This source states that lead vapors are given off around {{convert|400|F|C|-1}} http://www.mediafire.com/view/1xyimc3wdo3/manufacturecompa00petirich.pdf</ref> but low-temperature heat guns and {{convert|400|F|C|-1}} infrared paint removers do not create lead fumes.<ref>Thomas, Baker, "All About Exterior Paint", "This Old House Magazine" 2012. http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,,20586187_21145196,00.html</ref> Fire is a possible hazard of using heat guns.

Steam can be used on large surfaces or items to be stripped, such as window sash, can be placed inside a steam box.<ref>{{Cite book |last= |first= |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qW03wP0EynUC |title=Old-House Journal |date= |publisher=Active Interest Media, Inc. |language=en}}</ref>