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>

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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For both jobs, we received good advice on paint choices and then accurate estimates. The work was completed with care and attention to detail. The highest recommendation I can provide is that the team treated our home as if it were their own.
Color Concepts Painting
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Reviewed in December 2023
Adam and the boys spent quality time with our underground oil tank and the piping configured with it. They drained water (a bonus feature we didnÃ¢Â Â t realize can accompany any oil delivery) from the tank and outfitted the girl with new fill lines and oil lines to the tank. It was a...
Granite State Piping
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Reviewed in April 2023
Very happy with the results. Kristian was professional and did what I asked. Would definitely hire again.
White Mountain Precision Painting
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Reviewed in September 2022
Very thorough and pleasant to work with, Highly recommend!
D & L Cleaning Services
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Reviewed in July 2022
Ver professional throughout the abatement process. Excellent customer service and quality workmanship.
Midwest Abatement Removal Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2021
We had 2 projects completed by Rick and Nick, first was a drain leak and second to replace a cracked toilet and all the drain traps. Both visits, they were prompt and practically perfect. They were professional and left all of the work areas clean. I highly recommend Hilltop Drain and Plumbing...
Hilltop Drain & Plumbing
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Reviewed in June 2021
Scott provided thorough, detailed, exceptional work. We are very pleased with the result. He was also very friendly and provided insightful, helpful advice throughout the project. I highly recommend Scott for any project.
Meraki Building & Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in February 2021
Great work and very fast. I spoke with three companies and they were the only ones who could come out next business day, everyone else was days further out. The plumber they sent was very friendly and knowledgeable and was able to rebuild the shower mixing valve to fix the issue in under an...
Heritage Home Service
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Reviewed in June 2012
I called Hartley's on a very wet, rainy morning to tell them that I was having ongoing problems with my water pressure. They were the company that had put in our system,and had come in the past to replace some worn things. ( Mr. Hartley Sr. had also been to my home the prior year to check things...
Hartley Well Drilling
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.

While a professional can always help, there are some common plumbing culprits you can check yourself to see if you can find the sewer gas smell. For example, you should check your water traps, sometimes called P-traps and S-traps, which are located under sink, shower, and laundry drains. The wax ring beneath the base of your toilet, which creates a watertight seal with the plumbing, could also have gone bad.

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.

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

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.

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