• Home
  • About
    • Privacy Policy
    • Write for Australian Women Online
  • Advertise With Us
  • Horoscopes
  • Style
  • Shoe Boutique
  • eFashion
  • Weight Watchers Australia

Australian Women Online

Business, career, health and lifestyle content for women

  • Home
  • BLOG
  • BOOKS
  • BUSINESS
  • CAREER
  • COOKING
  • HEALTH
  • LIFESTYLE
    • Automotive
    • Beauty
    • Fashion
    • Pets
    • Relationships
    • Your Home
    • Your Money
  • TECHNOLOGY
  • TRAVEL
    • Discount Holidays
You are here: Home / LIFESTYLE / Your Home / What to do if You Think Your House Has Asbestos

What to do if You Think Your House Has Asbestos

6 August 2019 by Samantha Waites

Share this:

  • Tweet
  • Email
  • More
  • Share on Tumblr
  • Print
  • WhatsApp

Stock photo

Asbestos is the term used for a number of minerals that can be dangerous to your health if they are inhaled or ingested.

One of the more severe risks of asbestos exposure is mesothelioma, a type of lung cancer.

Unfortunately, you won’t know right away if there is asbestos in your home.

Asbestos typically hides within the walls, in your HVAC system, or even in your flooring tiles. It was used on older homes, so if you have an older home, there is a significant risk of asbestos.

In fact, asbestos.com reports that during the 1950’s and 1970’s, Australia had the highest per-capita use of Asbestos in the world.

If you are concerned about it, here are some things you should do next.

Do Not Disturb the Area

It is absolutely essential that if you have any thoughts about there being asbestos in your home, you do not try to test it yourself or remove it. This alone can be toxic.

With asbestos, the safest thing to do is leave it alone and not disturb it, but call in a professional to remove the asbestos.

If remodeling needs to be done and you have an older home, it is always a good idea to contact asbestos professionals to get rid of traces of the minerals, or at least test the area to see if you have it. Even small renovations can cause the minerals to be released into the air, putting your family at risk of inhaling it.

Have the Areas Tested

The only way to know if you have asbestos is to have the risky areas tested. Contact a licensed asbestos control company to first come out and test the area, then have the company remove it if they come up with positive results. They will know all the common areas asbestos might be hiding in an older home, so they should be able to test all risky areas in your home.

See a Doctor if Needed

If you already started doing renovations on an area of your home where you think might have had asbestos, get to the doctor right away. Even if you are not yet showing symptoms like sneezing or coughing, it is a good idea to get checked out. Doctors should be able to determine whether or not there was exposure of asbestos and look at the current health of your lungs to ascertain what the risk was. If you feel sick during renovations, get to the doctor immediately, whether you think you have asbestos or not. You could have inhaled something that is hazardous to your health.

Asbestos is very dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. Follow these instructions if you think you have asbestos in your home.

You May Also Like:

Filed Under: Your Home

Ads by Google
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

New Content

  • The Long-Term Benefits of Property Investment in Singapore for Wealth Building
  • How to Start a Successful Career in Nutrition
  • Best One-Piece Swimsuits to Wear in 2023
  • Identifying Potential Clients and Building Relationships with Them
  • Trending: Vegan Bags in 2023
  • 9 Solar Benefits You Can’t Ignore
  • The Social Benefits of Running: How Running Can Help You Build Relationships
  • Cheek to Chic: How to Achieve the Ultimate Glowing Makeup with Ease
  • How to Transform Your Bathroom Without Breaking the Bank
  • Why You Should Book Yourself a Photoshoot
Technogym

Popular Content

  • Moore Weekly Stars
  • Sexy and Stylish Short Hairstyles for Women Over 60
  • About
  • Cue Crepe Long Line Dress
  • Advertise with Australian Women Online
  • Escort Services: Do Escorts Ever Fall For Their Clients?
  • Sass & Bide East Of Eden Sequin A-Line Midi Skirt White
  • International Women's Day Debate 2016: 'Men and women - equal at last?'
  • Top 9 Cars for Women in Australia
  • Alannah Hill Holiday Romance Heels

Australian Women Online © Copyright 2007 - 2023 Deborah Robinson ABN 38 119 171 979 · All Rights Reserved