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 July 2023
While getting the tests done was a little pricey, the work was extremely thorough. They were able to confirm my initial hunches and also help give me additional info.
Celtic Mold Assessments LLC
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Reviewed in June 2020
I had lead and asbestos testing done on the large 250 year old house I just purchased. Taylor was very polite, professional and patient with all my questions. He is very knowledgeable and helped to explain everything very clearly to me so that I understood the process. He was also very honest...
Crown Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2017
It took over three weeks to get a response from the company asking about the two year test. I sent three emails over the course of three weeks, to an email address that was valid, and was eventually responded from. A simple email saying, "I am busy and will respond when things settle down would...
Fishkill Energy Corporation
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Reviewed in March 2017
Hague Water New York is a very reliable and professional water purification company. They responded quickly to my initial query regarding a problem I had been having with bad smelling and tasting water coming from my old water cleaning system. They came promptly to my home tested my water and...
Hague Water Systems
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Reviewed in March 2016
I was very pleased with the laboratory's responsiveness, in regards to answering questions I had about taking samples. They were very good in communicating how best to sample the air on both the finished and unfinished sides of our basement. However, where I was disappointed was when I...
Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc
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Reviewed in December 2014
Within minutes of submitting my form on HomeAdvisor, John called me. I was so impressed with his initiative! He came exactly when he said he would, tested several things, and then figured out what the problem was. It turned out to be something he doesn't normally do, but he made a temporary...
Kulk's Plumbing and Heating
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Reviewed in March 2014
Dan showed up on time and was very helpful in answering my questions and recommending service. He did a water test for me to see the extent of the water problems I told him about. He also is looking into adding a piece of equipment to help my furnace run more efficiently and will replace the rod...
D Rohde Home Services
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Reviewed in September 2013
On time (a little early in fact), professional, thorough and a pleasant guy. He tested the existing HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems and examined the structure for safety and stability. He performed basic septic, well and radon tests to reveal any issues or concerns. He explained what he...
Above Grade Home Inspections Inc
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It is strongly advised not to touch or disturb asbestos-containing materials unless necessary. Asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the material is damaged or disturbed, posing serious health risks if inhaled. It is best to leave any handling of asbestos to trained professionals who can remove the asbestos safely.

Professional testing is advisable to ensure safety regulations are met, and accurate results are obtained using certified methods.

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.

Asbestos was most commonly produced and integrated into building products from the 1920s to the late 1980s. In reality, asbestos use should have ceased much sooner because asbestos was linked to cancer in studies produced as early as the 1950s. You can even extend that number past the 1980s due to stockpiled materials and because some countries treat asbestos use differently. It may also be found more in commercial applications than residential.

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.

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