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 all popcorn ceilings have asbestos?

• <div><p>No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.</p></div>

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They did a fantastic job with my tub to stand-up shower conversion. My tub was an old cast iron tub, hard to get out and really heavy to remove. The debris and dust from the removal was clean- up and removed. It was like they had never been here and the new shower just appeared. Robert did...
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Reviewed in September 2024
Fast response time. Very professional and personable. Left my bathroom cleaner than it was beforehand. Great communication and easy payment. Would definitely recommend the ClearFlo team!
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Reviewed in September 2022
Mr Rhoda is so professional and done such great work! He replaced my leaking shutoffs under my kitchen sink! I didnâ t realize I was limited on water pressure from my faucet but he did and then fixed my clogged filter inside my pull down spout!! Loving the new water pressure!!! Highly recommend...
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Reviewed in August 2022
We had used Garrett and they were awesome. We had a gas leak that needed repaired quickly and Garrett couldn't get to us for a few days. We called Tim Ferguson because we were going to be without hot water. Tim Ferguson explained the process that they would be out the next morning, give an...
Tim Ferguson Plumbing Air & Electric Co Inc
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Reviewed in June 2021
B&M called and came right out to give a estimate, very professional, pointed out things that needed to be done, told me how they’d do it as well, I like that, shows me they are paying attention and care about they’re customers clients
B&M Lawn
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Reviewed in June 2021
JNJ Homes ULC ordered and installed a new toilet in our half bath. Clean, reliable, and professional work. We cannot speak highly enough of the work ethic and overall punctuality of this company. We are also having JNJ Homes ULC convert one bathroom into a huge closet, and finally, rework...
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Reviewed in March 2014
Our heat would only come on intermittently and only after it would get very cold in the house. We have small kids and needed help fast. We called a friend of a friend from another company who came out and gave us an incorrect diagnosis after about five minutes at the house and recommended we...
Golden Rule Mechanical
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Reviewed in June 2009
My pool, built by Dolphin Pools and Spas, is two seasons old. During the entire first season I assumed something that wasn?t correct. Our water felt different than pool water I?d known before. I chalked this feel of what I can best describe as a silky, thicker-feeling water to the fact that I...
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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.

There are products that still contain asbestos, but they were typically installed decades ago. Common places where you may still find asbestos-containing materials are in siding, wrapped around ductwork, in older appliances (i.e., stove and gravity furnaces), and in floors. Asbestos was primarily used as an insulator, so anywhere in an older home where you lose heat is where you will most likely find asbestos.

Asbestos-containing materials are not easily affected by water and do not disintegrate or dissolve when exposed to it. However, porous materials can deteriorate due to water exposure, leading to the release of asbestos fibers into the air. The settling of asbestos fibers can also occur as water makes them heavy, which reduces the risk of airborne exposure, though future disturbance of the materials could cause risk. Wetting asbestos-containing materials does not constitute safe removal, and the proper handling and disposal of asbestos materials should be left to professionals.

A professional indoor air quality inspection takes anywhere from one to three hours, depending on the size of your home and the number of necessary samples. After the test, the specialist will discuss the findings, but you won’t get a full written report for 2 to 10 days, though you can ask your pro to expedite the process, if needed.

No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.

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