What does asbestos do to humans?

• <div><p>When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.</p></div>

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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Last update on March 18, 2026

Reviewed in March 2026
If I could leave a negative five (-5) I would Tracy at Koa ruined my (built ins) cabinetry in my living room and dining room in my 1915 home. On the left side of the first picture is what I needed restored. On the right side of that same picture is a small area that Tracy worked on (a test...
Koa Wood Restoration
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Reviewed in December 2025
Great experience from start to finish?very professional, thorough, and prompt with the mold testing results. I highly recommend their services
Pure Air Mold Testing
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Reviewed in June 2021
Pascal was the first one to call and kept in touch throughout the whole process. He was on time and professional yet personable. My husband was impressed with his knowledge and professionalism as well. We got the results within 2 business days. We would highly recommend Pascal to anyone...
5 Microns Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2021
They did good job while I watched that he let me. heat is very good. I tested to fill my new bathtub and very good heat. my wife love that. smile.
Rooter-Man
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Reviewed in February 2021
Great experience end-to-end. Needed to replace some old and shoddy gas lines in the basement. Called and had a next day site survey. Great comms from the technician notifying me when they were 30 minutes from arrival. We discussed a few options, answered all my questions and then provided an...
Green House Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2021
Itâ s an all in one unit they install. I need a tiler that has a negative Covid test.
DaBella - St Cloud (Bath/Siding)
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Reviewed in July 2018
Thanks to Virgil Pelton, my master bedroom and bathroom are now virtually free of mold and mildew (no fungus among us). I consider Mr. Pelton a seasoned IAQ professional whose sense organs and air sampling instruments are keenly calibrated to detect and test for the presence of mold and mildew...
The Home Private Investigator/Home P.I., LLC
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Reviewed in October 2017
They were thorough. Walked through our house and remodel plans and were very thoughtful about what/where to sample to cover us but not over test as well. Also on the call when I scheduled with them the person was very helpful, offering useful information about more than what I was asking about...
Hawk Environmental Services Inc
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Reviewed in April 2017
I was a little disappointed that they tested the CO levels two thirds the way through the cleaning process. That should have been cleaned first. If it was bad, why would I pay them to clean it. They had the cleaning process backwards in my opinion. They were fine. They were reasonable. I shopped...
Brennan Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in March 2017
I have had an experience, and it was very good. They were testing the air to see where the humidity was coming from. <br /> <br /> The person who came to do the testing was extremely knowledgeable, and he took a lot of time to explain to me what he was doing. The report they provided me was...
Environix Testing & Remediation
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When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.

Older textures may contain asbestos, requiring careful handling and professional inspection before work begins to ensure safety compliance.

Damaged tiles can release asbestos fibers into the air. Anyone in the surrounding area who may inhale the fibers will have them settled in the lining of internal organs. Over time, it may lead to serious health conditions such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.

The only safe way to prevent these conditions is to avoid exposure to asbestos at all costs, even for a short period of time.

No, an N95 mask will not protect against asbestos and many other hazardous materials, such as carbon monoxide, gas, chemical vapors, and other gases. You will need a respirator specifically designed to protect against asbestos. However, if you suspect asbestos is present in your home, hire an asbestos abatement professional immediately and avoid the area until they arrive for the inspection.

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.

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