Can I clean an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div><p>If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-asbestos.htm">how to clean asbestos</a> 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.</p></div>

Do I have to worry about a new popcorn ceiling having asbestos?

• <div><p>No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-texture-drywall.htm">create a textured drywall ceiling</a> with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos. </p></div>

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Ben did an energy analysis of my home looking for places where energy might be leaking out He did a thorough investigation of the house including a blower door test and found several places where drafts were allowing heating and cooling to escape and raise my energy bills. I was surprised by...
Benjamin Gorman
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Reviewed in November 2023
Stephen is an awesome employee! He knows his plumbing and has a great attitude ! I will use you again for my plumbing needs!!!
Blue Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
J.D. and his foreman Phil found the leak that appeared only when it rained hard. Phil made permanent repairs which were tested by our monsoon rains shortly afterwards. All good! J.D. came through when I needed him!
James Shackleford Roofing
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Reviewed in June 2023
Honest and very knowledgeable. Paul was willing to help and explain my situation. I will use City Plumbing from now on.
City Plumbing & Rooter Corp
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Reviewed in May 2020
The company owner responded quickly and sent the sample immediately to be tested. I had results within 2 days. Excellent service!
Arizona Indoor Air Quality and Environmental Testing, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2016
Excellent. Crew of three arrived early in morning, tested current leakage, cleaned and sealed the air duct system (and added return for office) and completed by end of day, ending test showed improvement of more than 97%. Very effective and professional and I would not hesitate to recommend....
Arrowseal
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Reviewed in April 2015
The doctor was very kind and professional. I appreciated the fact the doctor went to floor level to exam my basset mix dog rather than make her get on the table. He gave me three different medications, soft dog food, and a container for a follow up stool sample. The doctor and tech. gave me...
Chino Valley Animal Hospital
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Reviewed in April 2015
Testing was thorough and quick. <br />
Gesundheit Air Quality Services
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Reviewed in May 2014
They arrived on time and dumped the load where I wanted it. I also had their mix tested at a soils lab and the report was very favorable. <br />
PRESCOTT DIRT LLC
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Reviewed in September 2013
Very comprehensive test to APS requirements, explained everything <br />
Advantage Home Performance Inc
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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.

Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.

Since the EPA partially banned asbestos in 1989, it is no longer used to manufacture new siding in the United States; production had largely ceased by the early 1980s. Many other countries, such as Canada, Iceland, and Denmark, also have bans on asbestos. However, asbestos siding is still present in many homes built before the late 1980s. The only definitive way to know if your siding contains asbestos is to have it professionally lab-tested.

No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still create a textured drywall ceiling with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos.

There are products that still contain asbestos, but they were typically installed decades ago. Common places where you may still find asbestos-containing materials are in siding, wrapped around ductwork, in older appliances (i.e., stove and gravity furnaces), and in floors. Asbestos was primarily used as an insulator, so anywhere in an older home where you lose heat is where you will most likely find asbestos.

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