Most people do not develop health issues when exposed to a small amount of asbestos, unfortunately, if you walk by or touch asbestos products or materials, it may release airborne asbestos fibers and the fibers can be inhaled into your lungs causing all types of health issues. Too much exposure of asbestos fibers will result in you getting all types of lung-related diseases such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.

Common health effects that occur when exposed to asbestos is lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma. You have a much higher risk of developing lung cancer when exposed to asbestos if you are a chain smoker. Asbestosis is a disease that develops when you inhale asbestos and your lungs begin to scar. Individuals that develop asbestosis are typically exposed to high amounts of asbestos fibers for long periods. Asbestosis symptoms may occur 20 or 30 years after your first exposure to the fibers.

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer of the lung membrane and the lining of your chest and abdominal cavity.

Things Homeowners Can Do Regarding Asbestos

Never take actions into your own hands in regards to asbestos. You always need to contact a professional to eliminate the asbestos from your home. There are many things you do yourself around your home to minimize asbestos problems. Do not conduct activities in areas where materials are damaged and contain asbestos. Always take precautions to avoid damages to asbestos products and materials. Always have asbestos removal and all major repair work done by inspectors and technicians qualified, certified, and trained to handle asbestos exposure.

Never sweep, dust or vacuum up any debris you suspect may contain asbestos. Never sand, saw, drill, or scrape an asbestos material or product. Never use abrasive brushes and abrasive pads on a power stripper while stripping wax from an asbestos contaminated floor. In addition, never power strip on dry floors. Do not attempt to level or sand asbestos flooring that needs a replacement. Never track material containing asbestos in your home, and if you cannot avoid going through that area of the house, clean the area with a damp mop.

Asbestos Removal Toronto

Contact Templar Mould for asbestos removal Toronto if you suspect your home has asbestos fibers. Never attempt to locate or remove the asbestos fibers yourself. Always let the trained professional at Templar Mould asbestos removal Toronto to perform their IARC certified asbestos inspection and analysis.

Templar Mould cleans your home with an HEPA vacuum cleaner to clean contaminated areas and to eliminate asbestos fibers. An air-sampling test is conducted before removal and after removal to ensure no more airborne asbestos fibers are spreading. Another test is conducted such as a material sampling test to identify and locate the sources for the asbestos fibers. Removing or containing the asbestos fibers in your house is the last step in the process to restore your house back to its original state, clean and safe for living in.