Disclaimer: Improper sampling or handling of asbestos-containing materials is dangerous and can cause false negative results. When in doubt, defer to the professionals!
ContactIf you are collecting your own samples for testing, we recommend adhering to the following guidelines for your own safety and to ensure reliable results:
Always don personal protective equipment prior to handling suspected asbestos-containing materials. We recommend the use of a disposable N95 mask, disposable gloves, safety glasses, and coveralls.
To prevent circulating any fibers that may become airborne, turn off your furnace or air conditioner prior to taking samples.
Use a spray bottle to finely mist the area where you'll be taking a sample to help minimize the creation of fine dust.
Remove the sample with a clean knife. See below for further instructions on collecting samples of different kinds of suspected asbestos-containing materials.
A clean knife works best to remove a sample. See instructions below as to how large the sample should be for different potential asbestos-containing materials.
Or, leave it to the professionals!
Place your sample in a plastic, zip-lock style bag. Be sure to safely let the air out of the bag prior to sealing and labeling it with the date and location of where it was collected. If you are taking multiple samples, you should also include a sample number e.g. 001, 002 etc.
Once you've finished taking your samples, you need to clean up the area. Use a damp cloth to wipe the area you've removed the sample from, then wash the tools you used, and doff your PPE safely.
Do not, under any circumstances, vacuum up any dust! This will render the asbestos fibers airborne. Use a damp rag or paper towel to wipe up any dust.
Put all your disposable materials (PPE, paper towels etc.) into a garbage bag and seal it.
The clothes you wore beneath your PPE should be laundered separately and immediately. You should also shower immediately following cleaning up.
Combine all individual samples into one larger zip-lock style bag and label this with your name, location, date and contact information.
Keep it simple - call the professionals!
Ensure the identification and removal of asbestos-containing materials prior to beginning a construction project.
Get asbestos removed safely, professionally, and disposed of in compliance with local law.
Get asbestos safely encapsulated or removed by qualified, licensed professionals.
Lyle from Got Mold? came out to inspect our home for a mold issue we were having on our ceiling. He was extremely knowledgeable and took the time to carefully explain the cause of the mold as well as draw a diagram of what was causing the problem.
We had to have quite a major mold abatement job done on our basement and were very happy with the team at Got Mold from the initial inspection/testing all the way through the abatement work and cleanup.
I have a very high regard for this company. They gave prompt and superlative service! It was best anybody had done! Lyle from Got Mold? was calm and took immediate action when my kitchen had water leaking from somewhere.
Fill up the form and our Team will get back to you within 24 hours.
Fill up the form and our Team will get back to you within 24 hours.
.webp){kind=small}
