1993: Study Finds Vacuums and Carpet Shampooing Ineffective against Asbestos

A study commissioned by the EPA, “Asbestos Fiber Reentrainment During Dry Vacuuming and Wet Cleaning of Asbestos-Contaminated Carpet,” finds that using HEPA vacuums and carpet shampooing in an effort to remove asbestos from carpets is ineffective and actually increases the air concentrations of asbestos. [Environmental Protection Agency, 1993; Jenkins, 7/4/2003 ]