Service Areas
Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois & Michigan
Certifications & Qualifications
METH LAB CLEANUP
WHY IS METH LAB CLEANUP NEEDED?
Of course, if you live in a regulated state, it's required by law that any meth contaminated property be cleaned up to make the property safe for habitation. If you don't live in a regulated state, you want to have a contaminated property cleaned for liability reasons, particularly if it is rental property. If tenants have children and they become sick, you could be liable. Do it for peace of mind and if you ever sell your home, having a certificate of decontamination could help with the sale.
Washing the structure using the wrong household detergents may not work, may make the problem worse, may take longer to effectively clean the structure. An untrained person should either hire a trained Certifiied Meth Lab cleaning specialist or at minimum obtain written supervised instructions on how to properly do portions of the cleanup properly, safely and while fully protected. Crisis Cleaning uses and recommends a bio degradable, environmentally safe cleaning solution that effectively removes the contaminants.
Do not paint prior to any testing or after decontamination until all levels are under the state's threshold limit. Painting prior to testing or decontamination could result in higher decon costs if the painted materials have to be removed. Painting does not permanently encapsulate the meth residue and over time it can leach back through the paint. Any painting can be done after clearance testing is completed.
Meth Lab Cleanup Process
The structure is decontaminated by our trained technicians which generally takes two to three days depending on the size of the structure. Before decontamination cleanup can begin, disposal of all hazardous materials, personal contents, carpeting, padding, wall hangings and any other items requiring special handling must be completed. The law does not address personal contents other than it states they cannot be in the structure during testing and cleaning and they cannot be sold or transferred to anyone other than the owner. Documentation is required to certify proper disposal of all hazardous materials, personal contents, etc. Once all the disposal is completed the structure is ready for decontamination.
Step One
Certified testing of the entire structure to verify the levels of contamination. This verifies the levels of contamination in each room and allows us to focus on the areas that must be decontaminated properly.
Step Two
Removal of all household items, carpets and any porous structure components. Everything must be disposed of properly to prevent any cross-contamination once the cleaning process is started.
Step Three
Vacuum all ceilings, walls and floors using a HEPA Certified vacuum prior to starting any decontamination or cleaning to remove all dust. Properly ventalate the structure or use a negative air scrubber during the decontamination process.
Step Four
Apply one coat of decontamination solution to all structure, ceilings, walls, doors, windows and floors. Make sure to cover every square inch. Let the cleaning solution dwell for the recommended time before rinsing it off. Our cleaning solution is bio degradable and environmentally safe.
Step Five
Rinse the structure with clean fresh water mixed only with a degreaser to help remove the decontamination solution.
Step Six
Final removal of decontamination solution. A sponge is also used to help remove the cleaning solution. A second round of sponging with a fresh clean water is usually performed. Professional vacuuming and removal of any excess amounts of water.
Step Seven
Keep the structure ventilated for at least 2 - 3 days following decontamination to allow proper drying or use fans and dehumidifer units for faster drying time. You are now ready for post testing.
Step Eight
Once the post-testing lab results are received and all areas of the house or structure are below the state threshold levels, Crisis Cleaning will prepare a final report and Certificate of Decontamination. This document will be sent to the property owner, the local health department, state health department and the state department of environmental management.
The Meth Solution
How to eliminate meth residue in homes. A step-by-step guide to meth lab decontamination. By Donetta J. Held
