Can I clean an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

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My pro was wonderful, couldn’t ask for any better he was professional courteous very respectful, when right to work found the problem fixed the problem did not leave a mess , yes and he was on time it was worth every cent I paid it feels could when you know that someone dependable and the job is...
OnTime Plumbing
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Reviewed in April 2025
The guys were very professional and extremely nice! The whole process of them coming out was very smooth. They addressed all my concerns and were able to fix my problem. I will definitely be using them in the future for any of my plumbing needs.
Brasher Plumbing Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in February 2025
It was the best work! They were so thorough and the difference was known before entering the house. Before I opened the front door I smelled the difference! A+
5 starr cleaning service
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Reviewed in August 2021
My experience with Mold Testing Services was phenomenal. Gabriel answered all of my questions and made me feel confident in the answers he gave. Turn around time was very quick. Communication was great, from first contact to calling back with more question. I felt like the pricing was very fair...
Mold Testing Services, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2021
My experience was a good one very hard working young men. Whom ever reading should definitely hollar at the guys at E and B for all of your pressure washing needs.
E and B Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in August 2018
It took a little while to figure out what they needed to do, but they finally gave us a new resin for our water softener which has helped it to work much better. They also assisted us in getting the grains set properly on the water softener. They took a water sample for an iron test but did not...
Aqua Systems of Alabama
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Reviewed in November 2013
Not only punctual but arrived earlier than scheduled with my permission. Company gives customer a time window that the plumber will arrive and promises to call 30 minutes before actual arrival. Very accommodating policy. <br /> John Michael tested the drain with an air pump which wasn't able...
Wilbur's Air Conditioning Heating & Plumbing
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Reviewed in May 2013
Jonathan with Eco Three did a wonderful job on his blower door test for our new home. Our building biologist recommended this test to see how airtight the home was and Jonathan said that the test results were that the house was under building airflow standards which meant that it was extremely...
Eco Three
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Reviewed in July 2012
I called on Thursday and made an appointment for Monday. The items I needed addressed were not emergencies. The office person was very professional and told me that one of their plumbers lives in my area and would come by early Monday morning between 8 and 9 am before going into the office....
Guin Service LLC
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If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn how to clean asbestos safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.

Older textures may contain asbestos, requiring careful handling and professional inspection before work begins to ensure safety compliance.

No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

Knob and tube wiring is an older type of electrical wiring that's no longer used and generally not considered safe. However, some homes still have it, or may have a knob and tube wiring system that was incorrectly modified or rigged to work with a modern electrical system. Knob and tube wiring may contain asbestos insulation, but the only way to know is to have the material professionally tested.

Unfortunately, asbestos is not easily identified and can often be hidden in plain sight in your home. While it can look like fluffy fibers, tiny pieces can also appear in materials like plastic or cement, making it impossible to identify on your own properly.

Plus, since asbestos is so dangerous when disturbed, you should never root around to try and find it. This job is best for a professional who can test for the material properly.

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