Asbestos Do's & Don'ts
- Do avoid damaged material that may contain asbestos.
- Do take every precaution to avoid damaging asbestos material.
- Do have removal and major repair done by people trained and qualified in handling asbestos. It is highly recommended that sampling and minor repair also be done by asbestos professionals, such as United Air Care.
- Don't dust, sweep, or vacuum debris that may contain asbestos. This might lift the harmful particles into the air and cause unecessary airborne contamination within your home.
- Don't saw, sand, scrape, or drill holes in asbestos materials. This will also lift harmful particles into the air.
- Don't use abrasive pads or brushes on power strippers to strip wax from asbestos flooring. Never use a power stripper on a dry floor!
- Don't sand or try to level asbestos flooring or its backing. When asbestos flooring needs replacing, install new floor covering over it. If possible, contact a professional for advice and/or help with installation.
- Don't track material that could contain asbestos through the house. If you cannot avoid walking through the area, have it cleaned with a wet mop. If the material is from a damaged area, or if a large area must be cleaned, call an asbestos professional such as United Air Care.