{"id":20048,"date":"2025-11-25T02:36:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T02:36:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/east-fort-wayne-in\/?post_type=blog&amp;p=20048"},"modified":"2025-11-25T02:36:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T02:36:04","slug":"asbestos-exposure-risks-when-to-call-puroclean-of-east-fort-wayne","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/east-fort-wayne-in\/blog\/asbestos-exposure-risks-when-to-call-puroclean-of-east-fort-wayne\/","title":{"rendered":"Asbestos Exposure Risks: When to Call PuroClean of East Fort Wayne"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"\/east-fort-wayne-in\/\">PuroClean of East Fort Wayne<\/a> helps homeowners and property managers address the dangers of <a href=\"\/east-fort-wayne-in\/services\/asbestos-abatement\/\">asbestos<\/a>, a material once celebrated for its strength and heat resistance but now known to pose serious health risks. Used for decades in products such as floor tiles, insulation, pipe wraps, shingles, and drywall compounds, asbestos remains in many older Indiana homes and commercial buildings. Understanding where it may be present \u2014 and when to call trained professionals \u2014 is essential for keeping your property safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/east-fort-wayne-in-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/932\/2025\/11\/bigstock-asbestos-tape-9272567.jpg\" alt=\"asbestos removal\" class=\"wp-image-20041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/east-fort-wayne-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/932\/2025\/11\/bigstock-asbestos-tape-9272567.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/east-fort-wayne-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/932\/2025\/11\/bigstock-asbestos-tape-9272567-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/east-fort-wayne-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/932\/2025\/11\/bigstock-asbestos-tape-9272567-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is Asbestos and Why Is It Dangerous?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Asbestos refers to a group of naturally occurring minerals made up of microscopic fibers. When these fibers are disturbed\u2014such as during renovations, demolition, or <a href=\"\/east-fort-wayne-in\/services\/water-damage-restoration\/\">water restoration<\/a> and <a href=\"\/east-fort-wayne-in\/services\/fire-and-smoke-damage-restoration\/\">fire damage cleanup<\/a>\u2014they can become airborne and easily inhaled. Once asbestos fibers enter the lungs, they can lodge in lung tissue, causing inflammation, scarring, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.warrelatedillness.va.gov\/education\/factsheets\/asbestos-exposure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">long-term health problems.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Health Risks of Asbestos Exposure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The greatest danger of asbestos is that its effects often don\u2019t appear until decades after exposure. Prolonged inhalation of asbestos fibers has been linked to several serious diseases, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mesothelioma:<\/strong> A rare and aggressive cancer that affects the lining of the lungs or abdomen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Asbestosis:<\/strong> A chronic lung disease that causes scarring and breathing difficulties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lung cancer:<\/strong> Asbestos exposure greatly increases the risk, especially for smokers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pleural disease:<\/strong> Thickening or fluid buildup around the lungs that reduces breathing capacity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even small amounts of airborne asbestos can be harmful over time, so there\u2019s no \u201csafe\u201d level of exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where Asbestos May Be Hiding in Your Property<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Homes and buildings built before 1980 are most likely to contain asbestos. Common locations include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Popcorn or textured ceilings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vinyl floor tiles and adhesives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pipe insulation or furnace wraps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roofing shingles and siding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drywall joint compound and plaster<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your home or business is undergoing repairs, remodeling, or <a href=\"\/east-fort-wayne-in\/services\/reconstruction\/\">disaster restoration<\/a>, there\u2019s a chance asbestos could be disturbed. That\u2019s why it\u2019s critical to have materials professionally tested and inspected for asbestos before any work begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why You Should Never Remove Asbestos Yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attempting DIY asbestos removal can be extremely dangerous. Disturbing asbestos materials releases fibers into the air that can spread throughout your entire property. Specialized equipment, protective gear, and containment procedures are necessary to safely handle and dispose of asbestos materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professional restoration companies work with certified asbestos abatement specialists to safely assess, contain, and remove hazardous materials while protecting your family, employees, and property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Asbestos is a silent but serious threat that requires expert handling. If you suspect your property contains asbestos\u2014especially after water, fire, or structural damage\u2014don\u2019t take chances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"\/east-fort-wayne-in\/contact\/\">Contact<\/a> PuroClean of East Fort Wayne today at <strong><a href=\"tel:+12606008257\" class=\"phone-link\">(260) 600-8257<\/a><\/strong> for professional asbestos inspection, restoration, and remediation services in Allen County. Your safety is our priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Contact PuroClean of East Fort Wayne<br \/>\nat <a href=\"tel:+12606008257\" class=\"phone-link\">(260) 600-8257<\/a> for professional asbestos inspection, restoration, and remediation services. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":893,"featured_media":20041,"template":"","blog-category":[17,18],"class_list":["post-20048","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","blog-category-allen-county","blog-category-asbestos"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/east-fort-wayne-in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/20048","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/east-fort-wayne-in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/east-fort-wayne-in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/blog"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/east-fort-wayne-in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/893"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/east-fort-wayne-in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/20048\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/east-fort-wayne-in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20041"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/east-fort-wayne-in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20048"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"blog-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/east-fort-wayne-in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog-category?post=20048"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}