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>

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Reviewed in June 2023
Always on time! Mariana worked hard to give us exactly what we were looking for and researched ideas and solutions to the problems we had previously with the floors. Our floors looked even better than we expected because of the attention to details. We are hiring A Plus again to redo our...
A Plus Flooring
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Reviewed in February 2023
Gary was a great help and was happy to answer any question I had. He provided great customer service and was very knowledgeable in his craft.
Kleanforce
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Reviewed in February 2023
Excellent professional. Cares about his customers and work. Highly recommend
PrimeTime Painting NM
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Reviewed in October 2022
I recommend this company! Great service, prompt and efficient.
Little Sapito Handyman LLC
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Reviewed in July 2022
Way more than painting! We initially hired Juan to rip out a ~400 sq-ft ceiling and the old Celotex tiles glued to it, (did I mention they were GLUED?) then install new Â½ sheet rock with texture. We also asked him to create sheet rock boxes to hide pipes and provide structure for us to...
Alonso's Painting
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Reviewed in December 2021
They were prompt. They did an excellent job cleaning out my gutters which were full of ancient apricot goo on one side of the house. He pointed out that one of my gutters had been installed improperly so I could have that remedied. I really liked them.
Under Pressure Powerwashing & Handyman Services
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Reviewed in March 2021
Very good. But we discussed future work, I was told they would have an estimate in a few days, I never heard from them. I sent 2 emails...nothing, I have found other companies who want the work. This is info I will pass on about La Mesilla
La Mesilla Properties, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2017
Great! Mario took the cover off the boiler and went work inspecting and cleaning several items. He performed tests that included combustion efficiency to insure correct boiler operation. He then test the various zones separately and together, He then inspected the outside vents to be sure they...
Roadrunner A/C, Heating & Plumbing
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Reviewed in March 2014
He diagnosed the problem with my DSL in just a few minutes (I had spend hours on the phone with my DSL provider, and they were unable to figure out what was wrong.). I was a defective DSL splitter. After testing a number of other things to determine if this was the only problem, he also...
MARK THE ELECTRICIAN
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Reviewed in May 2013
Two workers arrived and started digging. The owner came by soon after to verify the scope of the job and to be sure his team knew what was expected. The team worked hard and was easy to communicate with. They knew their job and were patient with questions. When we tested the system, an old...
Fairbanks Sprinklers Limited
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While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

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.

If you suspect exposure to asbestos, prioritize seeking medical advice by informing your healthcare provider about the potential exposure with clear details about the circumstances that led to the exposure. Regular health check-ups and screenings if you work in high-risk industries or live in a home with asbestos are essential for early detection of any asbestos-related conditions. You should also consider consulting occupational health experts or legal professionals for guidance on potential next steps and preventive measures.

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.

DIY kits are available, but professional testing ensures accurate results and compliance with regulations.

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