Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that was used in building materials until the late 1990s. Unfortunately, exposure to asbestos can result in serious health problems, including lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis.

The fiber particles that make up asbestos are too small to be seen with the naked eye, which means that it can be difficult to detect without specialized equipment. Asbestos is especially dangerous when materials containing asbestos are disturbed, releasing the fibers into the air.