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Asbestos Ironing Boards and Ironing Board Covers



Asbestos was not only used in big industries or in the construction of homes and buildings, but has even had its place in smaller household items such as ironing boards. When asbestos ironing boards or ironing board covers become worn, it is important to dispose them in a safe way that will not harm you or anyone else. Worn asbestos ironing board covers can increase your risk of contracting Mesothelioma.

The Use of Asbestos in Ironing Board Covers

Due to its fibrous nature, asbestos can easily be made into textiles. The fireproof quality of asbestos also, it seemed, made it ideal for ironing board covers as it could resist the heat of a hot iron.

The Dangers of Asbestos Ironing Board Covers

Asbestos is made up of minute fibrous particles, which when inhaled, can make their way into your lungs and lead to lung diseases such as Mesothelioma. Although it only takes one asbestos fiber to lead to Mesothelioma, the more you are exposed to asbestos products (such as asbestos ironing board covers) the higher your risk of contracting it. This means, the sooner you can get rid of asbestos products in your home, the better.

Safely Disposing Off Asbestos Ironing Board Covers

Since asbestos is so dangerous, the way you dispose off your asbestos containing materials and products is very important as you do not want to impose any greater risk to yourself or anyone else. If you see that your ironing board covers are showing signs of becoming worn, it is time to dispose them off. This should be done by dampening them and then sealing them in a plastic bag that is carefully labeled. Asbestos containing materials should not be disposed of with your other waste.

Asbestos was not only used for industrial uses before the dangers of Mesothelioma became known, but was also commonly used in many homes. One such use was in ironing board covers as it was easily converted into a fireproof textile suitable for such covers. However, when asbestos ironing board covers become worn, they present a danger and should be safely discarded.

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