Air Duct Cleaning Services for your Asbestos Abatement Needs Asbestos is a certain kind of mineral, which became popular among manufacturers and builders because of its strength and resistance to fire and electrical damage. However, exposure to this mineral can cause horrible illnesses including lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis. While most products today no longer contain asbestos because of its hazardous effects, your air duct may still contain them if they were built and installed dur…