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Coach McGuirk
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Coach McGuirk

I think it was asbestos in the popcorn was banned in the late 70's, but

using whatever product was already made was not. Genius. Anyway, you can't really go by "late 70's" to know whether or not your popcorn has asbestos. You were wise to test.
Posted: 06/28/2026 at 08:19 PM ET
(In response to this post by HOKIE)

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Stachybotrys. Known as "black mold," can produce mycotoxins. So what?
PhotoHokieNC • 06/28/26 10:58 AM ET
When my son was in the barracks of Camp Lejeune there were told to spray...
Happy Dog • 06/28/26 08:06 PM ET
So you got the powder in the red and white package? The link has several
Coach McGuirk • 06/28/26 11:11 AM ET
DOT extra strength mold stains removal 32oz kit
PhotoHokieNC • 06/28/26 11:34 AM ET
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Coach McGuirk • 06/28/26 12:04 PM ET
I just read through the data sheet on this stuff and didn't see any mention
PhotoHokieNC • 06/28/26 01:01 PM ET
I did the google AI thing.**
Coach McGuirk • 06/28/26 03:00 PM ET
I sent the company a message and asked them if their
PhotoHokieNC • 06/28/26 04:04 PM ET
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Coach McGuirk • 06/28/26 04:44 PM ET
There are quite a few similar products. We dealt with mold extensively in
Stork • 06/28/26 04:08 PM ET
At the risk of sounding equally amazed, I have the same reaction
PhotoHokieNC • 06/28/26 04:16 PM ET
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Coach McGuirk • 06/28/26 04:48 PM ET
This is COrrect.
HOKIE • 06/28/26 07:40 PM ET
Show me where radon touched you, Missy.**
PhotoHokieNC • 06/28/26 05:07 PM ET
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Stork • 06/28/26 04:22 PM ET
I love the fact that asbestos was put in popcorn ceilings at certain times.
Coach McGuirk • 06/28/26 04:51 PM ET
I have popcorn circa 1985 in a rental
HOKIE • 06/28/26 07:45 PM ET
I think it was asbestos in the popcorn was banned in the late 70's, but ◄
Coach McGuirk • 06/28/26 08:19 PM ET
Known killers, however. **
PhotoHokieNC • 06/28/26 04:39 PM ET
We have reg'lur 55+ community tile. Snappy, zippy clean now. Stuff works
PhotoHokieNC • 06/28/26 12:53 PM ET
Delete
PhotoHokieNC • 06/28/26 11:18 AM ET