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The Cleaner Cleanup
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Asbestos found in the vinyl floor tiles at the TOH TV project house means a state-licensed (and well-protected) abatement crew must do the removal.
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Prep on an asbestos—abatement job starts with two layers of glued and taped plastic on the walls and ceiling. An air lock will eventually separate this room from the rest of the house.
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Friable asbestos, which turns to dust easily when handled, is commonly found in insulation around furnaces and their pipes.
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Small children are at risk for ingesting lead when they chew on window and door moldings that have lead paint on them.
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Mold left untouched will continue to grow, aggravating symptoms in asthmatics and allergy sufferers and possibly leading to lung infections and other chronic health problems.
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Where to find it:
Hazardous materials resources: TSCA hotline
(For asbestos info)
800-368-5888
National Lead Information Center
800-424-LEAD
EPA Drinking Water Hotline:
800-426-4791
EPA Indoor Air Quality Information Clearinghouse:
(For mold info)
800-438-4318
Encapsulants:
Fiberlock and Child Guard: Fiberlock Technologies Inc.
Andover, MA
800-342-3755
fiberlock.com
Abatement contractor:
Dec-Tam
North Reading, MA
800-332-8261
dectam.com
Industrial hygienist:
Covino Environmental Associates
Woburn, MA
781-933-2555
covinoinc.com
Home inspectors:
Pillar to Post
Tampa, FL
800-294-5591
pillartopost.com
Hazardous materials expert:
Gary Bayne, CHST, CAC
University of California at Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
berkeley.edu
Lead-specific detergent:
Ledizolv, LSZ Inc.
White Plains, NY
914-948-3797
ledizolv.com
Infrared paint stripper:
Speadheater System
Savedalen, Sweden
+46 31 336 82 40
speedheatersystem.com
Paint Stripper:
Safest Stripper Paint and Varnish Remover; 3M
St. Paul, MN
888-364-3577
Mold-inhibiting paint:
Kilz Primer, Masterchem Industries LLC
Imperial, MO
800-325-3552
kilz.com
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