Hey everyone! I recently had a scary experience at my mom's place. My cat got into some drop tiles and they fell, which made my mom freak out and yell "asbestos!" This really scared me. She later mentioned that those tiles are actually new and the asbestos-containing parts above didn't break. I can't stop thinking about this and it's making me anxious – I even feel uneasy going into the kitchen now. I'm just looking for some clarity: does this situation really pose a risk? The white drop tiles don't seem very old, and I'm confused about what to believe. Any advice would be appreciated!
2 Answers
When you say "cracked," do you actually mean shattered or just fallen? If there are no tiny pieces all over the place, you should be okay. It sounds like your mom might be right about the tiles being fine as long as they weren't damaged significantly.
Honestly, you might be worrying more than you need to. As long as you're not tearing the tiles down and stirring up dust, there’s probably no immediate risk. Asbestos is only dangerous if it's disturbed and inhaled. If your tiles look new and intact, you’re likely safe.
Yeah, I’d look more into whether the tiles really did crack or just fell without breaking. If they just fell flat, you’re likely fine!