Safety note: If the popcorn ceilings in your home date from before 1980, it’s a good idea to have them tested for asbestos. Early formulas for popcorn ceilings contained white asbestos fibers, which are now a known carcinogen. Cleaning these surfaces could release harmful asbestos particles into the air.
How to Clean Popcorn Ceilings
What You’ll Need:
Lint roller with an extendable pole (such as this one, $16, target.com) Vacuum with a brush attachment Ladder (or step ladder, depending upon ceiling height) Feather or microfiber duster with extension pole (such as this one, $16, bedbathandbeyond.com) Liquid dish soap (optional) Cleaning cloths
Follow These Steps:
