My floor in my old house I'm worried is asbestos and was dusty from some remodeling. There was a part that was chipped on the floor. We moved and I'm wondering a few things:
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How can I find out if the house had asbestos?
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The 3 months we lived there are we all Gonna die if it was asbestos?
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I was pregnant when I lived there would that exposure if it is asbestos effect my unborn child?
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Will washing the clothes from that house and cleaning everything from the old house get rid of anything that could be on the clothes and stuff?
Best Answer
You would need an expert to examine and render an opinion.
Asbestos exposure over a short period is very unlikely to cause a health issue and if it does it would be 20+ years out. Problems arise when you breathe the fibers over a long period of months or years.
No. Asbestos is inhaled if it is friable (able to be airborne) so the unborn child is safe.
Yes, washing and cleaning is always a good idea. Old style tile is actually pretty safe unless you start grinding on it and make a lot of dust.
I would not be overly worried but you could consult with a doctor and have an exam every few years if you are concerned.
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Rest easy.