Chapter 13: Specialized Cleaning Procedures

The following are recommended cleaning methods for the materials indicated. Other EPA and OSHA approved methods may also be used.

Floor Tile Mastic	-use wet stripping methods only -use mops wetted with amended water
DO NOT	* sweep with a broom * lift or break tiles * use dry abrasive cleaners * drill, wire brush or sand
Floor Tile Mastic	-cover old mastic with new adhesive when replacing tiles
DO NOT	*scrape or try to remove old mastic
Wall and Ceiling Plaster	-use rags or mops wetted with amended water to dust -use a HEPA vacuum to remove or replace
DO NOT	break tiles if removal is necessary raise or disturb drop in ceiling tiles without proper attire *disturb or try to remove old mastic
Spray-on-Fireproofing	-HEPA vacuum any debris in area -wear proper attire (respirator and disposable suit) -if disturbance is necessary, wet entire area with amended water
DO NOT	intentionally disturb materials without authorization and training clean debris with material dry
Thermal System	-HEPA vacuum any debris Insulation -wet wipe using amended water
DO NOT	*disturb material that is still intact
Carpet	-HEPA vacuum -steam clean
DO NOT	*use a standard type vacuum
Baseboard Mastic	-cover with new adhesive if baseboard is removed -HEPA vacuum any debris
DO NOT	*scrape, beat or try to remove
Window Framing & Glazing Compound	-HEPA vacuum any debris -wipe with rags wetted with amended water
DO NOT	*scrape, beat or try to remove
Disposal	Dispose of all asbestos debris, mop-heads, rags, filters, HEPA vacuum bags, and water obtained from steam cleaning in sealed, leak tight containers. DO NOT BREAK ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIAL TO FIT INTO BAGS . Pieces too large to fit into bags should be wrapped twice in polyethylene sheets 6 mil thick and sealed with duct tape. Label as asbestos containing material and dispose of following all Virginia and EPA regulations pertaining to asbestos.