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>

How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

• <div><p>According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from <b>10 to 40 years</b> for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:</p><ul><li><p>Amount of exposure</p></li><li><p>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</p></li><li><p>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</p></li><li><p>Genetic factors </p></li><li><p>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Is asbestos commonly found in older homes?

• <div><p>Asbestos is commonly found in certain older homes, depending on the time period in which they were built. Asbestos use in home construction began in the 1920s and peaked after World War II before being limited by legislation in the ’70s, so a house constructed in 1880 is unlikely to contain asbestos, while one built in 1950 is much more likely to. Research a home’s history to determine the time period when it was built and any renovations made since. </p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2026
David, at Gardner Environmental Services, professionally performed numerous air sample tests inside our home due to a minor smelling of mold in one spot.Fortunately, his lab resource came back with negative results on each location sample David tested. David was reassuring and pleasant to work...
Gardner Services
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Reviewed in December 2025
Very precise and informational during the testing. Professional, friendly, and quick to respond and get the job done.
LaFrance Environmental
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Reviewed in April 2021
David called back as soon as we posted a request. He came with Michael the next day for the assessment and estimate. They offered the next day service, that we did not even expect. The technician, Joe, came the following day exactly at 9:00 am as scheduled. He worked non-stop for 5 hours making...
ZeroMold of Chicagoland
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Reviewed in January 2020
Nice guys, very professional. The turn around time for the test results was great. They got me the information I needed.
Gardner Environmental Services
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Reviewed in September 2019
The company provided results. After following up with Remediation companies, all four companies stated the air mold level was acceptable though it wasn't presented that way by the Mokd Test Company. There were two small areas of mold that were remeduated by a company. The Mokd Test...
Mold Test Company IL
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Reviewed in August 2017
I was contacted by Scott very promptly and was able to make an appointment within days. Scott did a thorough investigation but did not find any mold in my home even though I tested positive for a Gliotoxin Derivative. I wish he could have also offered a test for possible mold in the air.
Security First Home Inspections
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Reviewed in December 2016
Called three plumbers for an emergency gas line repair. The gas meter on the side of the house was hit by a car. Needed a plumber to run new interior piping and test all piping before the gas company would turn on the gas again. Code plumbing was the first to respond rearranging Jobs to...
CODE Plumbing, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2016
Good guys - very knowledgeable. I have a very old hot tub, they came up and did a full diagnostic for $90. They filled the hot tub for me as I did not have the hose at that time. They stayed until hot tub was filled and then ran some tests. After leaving I had to wait a day or so to see if the...
Lighthouse Spas
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Reviewed in February 2016
It is true -- that the real test of an experienced, professional company is when things don't go as planned. And those of us with older homes know that repairs often reveal the unexpected. This was the case with refinishing the floors in our 70 year old home. Wizard of Wood came through with...
Wizard Of Wood Floors Ltd
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Reviewed in April 2015
We were extremely satisfied by the work performed by Scott and his team! Scott was thorough and helped us understand the entire process from the start (since we've never been through this before). He followed up exactly when promised with results and proposals. Both the testing and work were...
LAKE SHORE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS 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.

According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:

Amount of exposure
Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers
Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos
Genetic factors
Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)

Asbestos is commonly found in certain older homes, depending on the time period in which they were built. Asbestos use in home construction began in the 1920s and peaked after World War II before being limited by legislation in the ’70s, so a house constructed in 1880 is unlikely to contain asbestos, while one built in 1950 is much more likely to. Research a home’s history to determine the time period when it was built and any renovations made since.

Mold, VOCs, radon, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter are typically measured.

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.

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