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>

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Reviewed in April 2023
We've only been in our house for a few months but in that time have gotten a new kitchen faucet and replaced our gas furnace with a new heat pump/gas furnace system. One of the furnace guys also quickly fixed a broken water faucet in our bathroom for nothing while he was here. Tom Stefani...
Stefani Plumbing & Heating Inc
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Reviewed in January 2022
Efficient visit to get water tested and a quotation for work. Quick and tidy installation by John,. Everything explained well. Water quality improved very soon after installation.
Premier Water Systems, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2021
Did a thorough test and listened to my concerns.
A & R Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2021
Don Scammell is a walking textbook of water contamination and purification! He definitely does the research and testing necessary for his field. Our water in Duxbury is not as bad as some on the South Shore of MA but there are so many harmful contaminants we don't taste and don't smell...
True Health Water Systems
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Reviewed in October 2020
I have been having allergy issues and needed to have the air quality in my home tested. I first spoke with Jacquie, who was both professional and personable. She explained they would sent someone out to inspect home for any obvious mold issues and do an air quality test if nothing was...
Green Home Solutions
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Reviewed in April 2018
very quick process much less involved than I imagined. Mold testing done then a few days later, solution applied everywhere downstairs. after process completed, company came back and did another test for mold.
Indoor Environmental
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Reviewed in September 2017
Very poor at first. Sales agent measured PH wrong and the wrong tanks were installed. Took me two weeks to convince them there was a problem. When they came back out they realized that PH had been measured wrong. Another week for new tanks. Never came back to test again plumber was awesome.
PREMIER WATER SYSTEMS
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Reviewed in November 2016
He did a great job. He came out same day and had the test back within 24 hours.
Nealco Inspectional Services
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Reviewed in June 2014
Although we had a pretty detailed proposal and walked through the entire job with them prior to starting, an area of the house trim and a window board wasn't painted. It took some back and forth to get them to complete the job before we released the final payment. Maybe taking pictures and...
Bennett Painting Plus
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Reviewed in October 2013
Overall a really good job. The test will be during the next rain to make sure the grading is correct A little tough to get on the phone. A lot of trading voice mails to schedule but it worked out fine.
Pilgrim paving
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Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.

Asbestos has many beneficial properties, including fire resistance, strength, and chemical resistance. It is also an excellent insulator, which is why it was used in pipe insulation and other building materials for decades. For all its benefits, asbestos is dangerous for human health, which is why it was eventually banned from use in certain products.

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)

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.

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