CHILDREN IN A HOME WHERE METH WAS SMOKED OR PRODUCED
Babies are especially vulnerable. They live in a world where they crawl on all fours and everything is sampled by tasting. It takes only small amounts of meth to affect a baby. A baby crawling on the floor could actually get high.
The vapor clings to surfaces and reforms into crystals. People who come in contact with these surfaces can ingest the meth through their skin or by mouth, nose or eyes.
Could There Have Been A Meth Lab In Your Broward County Home?
Shocking to say the least, when you discover the dream house you want to buy or possibly already purchased had a meth lab in it and or the drug was smoked. You can't see the residue. It's basically invisible. Meth labs can be anywhere. People have been caught cooking meth in urban settings, and upper-income homes. There is a wide variety of places where meth labs have been established. It is most certainly a growing problem in the United States and the need for testing and cleaning homes affected by meth use or production is at an all time high. Don't allow yourself or your family to fall victim of the harmful effects caused by living in a home with methamphetamine residue.
Before You Or Your Family Get Sick
There are ways to test for this possibility and better yet ways to clean up this major health hazard. Hazmat Cleanup LLC can test your home in Broward County (Fort Lauderdale, FL and surrounding areas). to detect the presence of methamphetamine. Chemicals that are often tested positive in a meth home are: Red phosphorous, ephedrine, hydrochloric or muriatic acid, and sodium hydroxide. If found, it can be thoroughly cleaned and all presence of chemicals eliminated. Even if it was just smoked in your home, office or car and not produced - the dangers are huge!
Symptoms of Methamphetamine exposure
People who are exposed to meth pollution report speediness, loss of appetite, spaciness, inability to concentrate, itchy skin, dry eyes, irritability, paranoia, colds, breathing difficulty, anxiety, acne and confusion. In more extreme cases convulsions and death of pets. Exposure to methamphetamine can cause a range of symptoms, including increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, dilated pupils, decreased appetite, and insomnia. Other symptoms may include anxiety or agitation, paranoia, hallucinations, and delusions. Long-term use of methamphetamine can also cause a range of physical and mental health problems, including addiction, dental problems, skin sores, and damage to the brain and other organs. If you suspect that you or someone you know has been exposed to methamphetamine, it is important to seek medical attention immediately.
People often report: My kids are always sick and are not doing well in school, I'm always sick and our dog died.
If you suspect that you or your family have come into contact with meth toxins, we urge you to call Poison Control at (800) 222-1222 and speak to an expert.
If you suspect that there may be methamphetamine residue in your home, ask us about our meth lab testing and cleanup services in Broward County, FL. Hazmat Cleanup will deal directly with your insurance company so it is no further stress to you or your family. We will ensure that your home is thoroughly cleaned and negative meth residue testing is the end result so that you can have peace of mind that your family is living in a safe and healthy environment.
Call us today at (727) 330-2970 to schedule an assessment of your home in Broward County. Our technicians are able to accurately test your home for meth residue with same day results!