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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Reviewed in April 2020
Dan came early and performed tests on my kitchen floor quickly and precisely while ensuring the area was safe. The sample sites were taped up. Dan sent our samples to the lab and we received our results promptly. Would definitely recommend him to anyone needing an inspection!
Millyard Home Inspection
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Reviewed in October 2019
Overall, I would use L&M again and/or recommend. L&M responded promptly and professionally to my request to expedite this home inspection. Time from request to report, <3 days (not incl water test). When Rich got to the home to place the radon canisters, he noticed a strong propane odor...
L & M Home Inspection Service, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2017
The process was simple, but in New Hampshire, if you live close to Concord, a homeowner can flush water and well with chlorine bleach and have the state lab run the water tests.
Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc
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Reviewed in August 2016
This gentleman was pleasant, efficient and completely honest about findings and what I should be concerned about and what was everyday wear and tear or low budget items to repair. He also did water testing and made a special trip to do that first to insure that the rest of the inspection would...
Morrison Home Inspections LLC
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Reviewed in October 2014
<p>In November 2013, my horse was getting diarrhea from my water. It went away if I got water from elsewhere and came back if I used my well water. I did lots of water testing at the New Hampshire State Lab that was coming up with no possible reason. In March of 2014 I went to another water...
Aqua Specialties LLC
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Reviewed in April 2011
He worked to replace the tank parts on the first toilet which originally was not flushing very well. He announced it was complete and moved onto the second. I went to flush the first toilet and now it won't shut off. I had him stop work on the second toilet and go back to the first toilet and...
BA Carson Inc
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Asbestos itself does not typically leak from a roof. However, if an asbestos-containing roof is damaged or deteriorated, it can release asbestos fibers into the air. This can occur when the roof is disturbed, such as during maintenance or repairs, or due to weathering over time. Exposure to airborne asbestos fibers can be harmful to health, so it is important to address any damaged asbestos roofs promptly and safely.

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.

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.

You can tell if old flooring has asbestos if thick black flooring adhesive is underneath the tiles. However, homeowners should not cut into linoleum floors to look for this adhesive. Instead, hiring a specialist to test the floors is the only safe way to determine if old flooring has asbestos.

Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.

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