Australia along with many other countries is getting exposed to the dangers of methamphetamine residue in homes, rental and commercial properties and cars. Therefore it is increasingly becoming important to know about the harmful effects of meth contamination and ways and means to get rid of it.
Methamphetamine adulterates the home during the production process and consumption. Furniture, clothes, carpet, toys and curtains will contain the residue that can adversely affect the residents by residing in a property that has a history of methamphetamine production.
Research shows that methamphetamine can last for decades if left untreated. This makes it extremely important to address this issue and find appropriate solutions to it.
How to deal with a Meth Residue contamination
Step 1 – Suspecting Meth contamination
If there is any suspicion that meth/ice had been consumed or cooked/produced within a property, meth testing should always be conducted as the first step. Care must be taken to check the background of the tenants before leasing out a property. Also, if meth contamination has been discovered, all steps must be taken to ensure that the property is completely eliminated of all traces of toxic meth.
Step 2 – Drug Residue Testing
Samples from the property are taken and sent to the laboratory for further testing and analysis. The test result are critical as this will determine the level of contamination and areas contaminated so that an appropriate Remediation Action Plan (RAP) can be developed.
Step 3 – The Cleaning Process for a Meth Lab
In order to bring a meth lab back to the original state that it existed before contamination, all carpet, curtains, beds, toys, linen, couches and such highly absorbent material must be removed from the affected property and cleaned thoroughly (for high value items) or discarded. Food preparation surfaces such as kitchen benches may need to be removed completely depending on the levels of contamination. If visible staining or discoloration of wall, ceilings, tiles or other surfaces is there, they will need to be removed and disposed of in a way that it doesn’t contaminate the environment.
Step 4 – Post Meth Residue Testing
After the property has been decontaminated, further lab testing is performed to ensure contamination levels are below Australian guidelines. All meth remediation work carried out by Australian Forensic Cleaning is fully guaranteed to receive clearance. Further remediation needs to be done, if clearance levels are not met.
When the cooking process takes place, methamphetamine is dissipated into the air as vapor or articulate matter. It is absorbed into furniture, floors, walls, clothing, furnishings and children’s toys. Exposure to these harmful chemicals used in the production of meth can cause a multitude of health issues, children and the elderly. Exposing to high levels of the chemicals used in the production of methamphetamine has been linked to serious illness, cancer and even death.
The number of Meth Labs being detected by police is only a fraction of the number Labs that are present, making it a tough task to detect the original numbers. Don’t risk the safety of your family or friends. Immediately call us for meth decontamination testing and cleaning to get rid of all the toxicity.
Call us on (07) 5443 9000 or write to us at info@no1probuildingrestoration.com.au if you detect meth toxicity in your home or neighbourhood or to obtain your obligation free quote.
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