In February 2009, carried an article in the Dallas Morning News, the story of a family, released in North Texas become unwitting victims of the illegal drug. Rodgriquez the family bought a house in Grapevine, which was in foreclosure and soon moved with her three children. But it soon became obvious that something was wrong. As the article says, shortly after they moved into their new home, the family began to have seizures and, finally, the dog waseuthanasia. Subsequent tests revealed that the house attic and several rooms were contaminated with traces of methamphetamine.
Methamphetamine contamination is more common than you might think, and the problem is not limited to homes. Vehicles, hotel rooms, apartments and containers are often used for the production of methamphetamine, making the risks to future health of unsuspecting residents.
Although meth is made from legally available, relatively common familySubstances, manufacture or "cook" for the release of highly toxic fumes and residues. Acute exposure to these pollutants, such as police officers when they first encounter a meth lab can cause severe skin burns and lung damage. In the long-term exposure to small amounts of these contaminants to breathing problems, eye irritation, skin irritation, nausea, dizziness and headache.
Once a meth lab was dismantled, living on many of these pollutantsWalls, carpets and ventilation systems. And methods must not have been in a house for the home is contaminated. Heavy meth use by the first residents can leave traces of the toxic substance, to expose future residents to health risks from exposure.
Although in many states, sellers or their agents with the use or production of methane must disclose inside a house, the activity is not often reported. If the presence of suspected meth, orHomeowners on the activities of former residents of a house (as in a foreclosure scenario) is affected, the house for the presence of toxins associated methods can be tested.
If the chemical residues associated with the production or use of methamphetamine is detected, a large and specialized cleaning is necessary. It is recommended that the property will be fully aired for several days at a time and clean away from a company specializing in hazardous materials. Ventilation systems mustclean and replace all filters. If visible stains or odors in carpets, curtains and other soft surfaces are, may require replacement. Otherwise, all the soft surfaces are thoroughly cleaned to remove dust used, dust and fumes from meth materials in production. In most cases, walls and ceilings must be cleaned and applied a new coat of paint to create a barrier between air pollution and the rest of the house.
Why is no doubtbetter safe than sorry when it comes to possible health hazards in the home, comes a new test for crystal meth residue is recommended after a thorough cleaning has been completed.
