Things you should not do when you have asbestos in your home

Below are some things you should not do if you have asbestos in your home:

Don'ts

Don't dust, sweep, or vacuum debris that may contain asbestos.

Don't saw, sand, scrape, or drill holes in asbestos materials.

Don't use abrasive pads or brushes on power strippers to strip wax from asbestos flooring.

Don't 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.

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.

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The information on this page has been provided by the American Lung Association, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.