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How to Remove Spider Webs From a Popcorn Ceiling

Written By

Irene A. Blake

Published: Apr 12, 2011

Updated: Nov 20, 2021

1 minute read

Plug in your shop vac or household vacuum.
Place a brush attachment on the end of the extension wand or the vacuum hose nozzle.
Hold the brush up to 1 1/2 to 2 inches from your popcorn ceiling.
Turn on the vacuum and suction the spider webs away moving from one side of the ceiling to the other. If your ceiling is made of materials that won't dislodge easily with suction, bring the brush closer to the ceiling to suction or gently brush the surface.

References

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries: WISHA Training Modules; Asbestos -- Review of Hazards and Regulations; 2009

Tips

If you can't reach your ceiling, place the vacuum on a chair or other raised area and set up a stepstool style ladder. Climb up the short ladder and vacuum the ceiling.

Warnings

Never attempt to wipe or wash away the spider webs as doing so will simply mash the webbing against the ceiling making it difficult to remove and potentially leave dark marks on the surface.

Always confirm with an inspector that your popcorn ceiling does not contain asbestos before cleaning it. From the late 1950s to the early 1980s home contractors used asbestos in some popcorn ceilings and many older homes still have asbestos-containing popcorn ceilings.

Irene A. Blake

Based in Southern Pennsylvania, Irene A. Blake has been writing on a wide range of topics for over a decade. Her work has appeared in projects by The National Network for Artist Placement, the-phone-book Limited and GateHouse Media. She…

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