What year did they stop putting asbestos in linoleum?

• <div>Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.</div>

Where would asbestos be in my home?

• <div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">Asbestos</a> can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:<ul><li>Acoustic ceiling tiles</li><li>Furnace insulation</li><li>Home appliances</li><li>Fire-retardant clothing</li><li>Cement pipe</li><li>Pipe insulation</li><li>Wall and ceiling insulation</li><li>Vehicle brake pads</li><li>Vinyl flooring</li><li>Sprayed acoustic ceilings</li><li>Stove insulation</li><li>Patching compounds</li><li>Textured paints</li><li>Roofing shingles</li><li>Siding</li></ul></div>

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Last update on August 04, 2025

Reviewed in August 2025
David called me shortly after I posted my service request with Angi and he made an appointment for the same day. He quickly understood my possible mold problem and conducted a thorough test. Meanwhile he told me what equipment to purchase in order monitor the moisture on the wood floor...
Gardner Environmental Services
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Reviewed in October 2022
Quick response, gave a variety of responses, test results provided quickly
Environmental Services Corp
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Reviewed in November 2020
Very responsive, friendly and professional. Mike did a great job on explaining the process of testing for asbestos. Results were ready in just a few days.
Weber Group Management, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2020
The test was done professionally And the technician was clear in his explanation and very sure of his work.
Pur360
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Reviewed in April 2019
A couple months late with this review but JT was great and he’ll be my first call if I ever have any mold issues again. I had a bunch of vintage items that I didn’t realize had mold and when I tried to clean them, I made it worse. I got rid of them but was worried mold had spread in the air. JT...
AdvantaClean of Northwest Chicagoland
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Reviewed in August 2018
APM was prompt in their response, knowledgeable and very helpful during the testing process.
Asbestos Project Management, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2017
Indoor Science was a wonderful company to work with. Everyone there is extremely knowledgeable and available for the many questions that I had regarding the testing process. In the final planning regarding the process they even joined us in a conference call with our remediation company for...
Indoor Science
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Reviewed in October 2016
Other companies did not test the mold. Greg tested, recommended a protocol and provided a 5 year warranty. This company seemed much more honest than the others I spoke with.
Midwest Sanitizing
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Reviewed in June 2016
They came out quickly to perform test and gave me the results the same day.
NORTHEAST ILLINOIS RADON TESTING
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Reviewed in May 2016
Thank you, Brian, for promptly returning my phone call and talking to me about how to get my ceiling tested for asbestos. I have the information to send a sample for lab testing. Brian was very reassuring and at least this first step will be cost-effective.
BUSSEY ENVIRONMENTAL INC.
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Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.

Asbestos can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

Acoustic ceiling tiles
Furnace insulation
Home appliances
Fire-retardant clothing
Cement pipe
Pipe insulation
Wall and ceiling insulation
Vehicle brake pads
Vinyl flooring
Sprayed acoustic ceilings
Stove insulation
Patching compounds
Textured paints
Roofing shingles
Siding

Testing and analysis take 10 days to 2 weeks. Expedited services are available for urgent situations typically requiring higher fees.

Typical methods for asbestos removal include encapsulation, enclosure, and complete removal.

Services test for allergens, mold, VOCs, and carbon monoxide levels to ensure a healthy indoor environment.

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