How To Clean Old Asbestos Floor Tiles

Any chemical that is used on the floor should be tested on a small out of the way patch of flooring first.

How to clean old asbestos floor tiles.

Next start lifting the asbestos vinyl tiles and with the scraper keep on separating the tile from the floor. If necessary repeat this operation until all the existing finish is removed. Asphalt is a rather porous floor that benefits from sealing prior to applying the finish. Dispose of asbestos floor tiles in approved asbestos disposal bags and seal each one as directed.

Use a steel floor scraper to pry up the asbestos tiles one at a time. You can lift and safely place the vinyl in a bag that is resistant and does not have any holes. Step 3 preparing the asbestos flooring for removal take a utility knife and cut the asbestos into manageable pieces. Finishing your asbestos floor tile applying a sealer.

Wet cleaning asbestos involves mopping the floors and using damp rags to wipe down floors and other surfaces that have been contaminated with asbestos. When cleaning is complete discard mop heads and rags used to clean asbestos along with the rest of your asbestos contaminated materials. Clean up any remaining bits. Thoroughly rinse the floor after all existing finish is removed.

Use a wet vacuum preferably one equipped with a hepa filtration system to thoroughly clean the floor and remove the old wax and finish. All vinyl asphalt tile flooring installed prior to 1981 is presumed to have asbestos unless proven otherwise.