Lead paint cannot be chemically "neutralized" or rendered non-toxic through household chemical treatments; instead, it must be managed through specialized physical mitigation strategies known as abatement or encapsulation. Abatement involves permanently removing the lead-containing paint using specialized scraping, chemical strippers, or complete component replacement under strict containment. Alternatively, encapsulation involves applying specialized, heavy-duty elastomeric coating products specifically formulated to seal and lock hazardous lead paint securely beneath an impenetrable barrier.