Steps to Meth Lab Cleaning

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Meth (methamphetamine) labs, used to make the illegal drug methamphetamine, turn up in houses, apartments, motel rooms, sheds, trailers and even motor vehicles. Any house that has been used to cook meth can still have the harmful chemicals present in the vicinity even though the cooking has stopped. Thorough cleaning is required before you can start to live in the house or an apartment which has been previously used as meth labs.

Cleaning of meth labs is essential as the fumes contain harmful chemicals that give rise to a number of health problems like headaches, nausea, dizziness, breathing problems or respiratory irritation and, skin and eye irritation

Here are some tips for meth property cleaning:

1. First and foremost, determine if the property was used for meth lab cooking. And if so, to what extent?
2. After being seized, the property is aired out, decontaminated and closed for security reasons by the professionals. This short term airing-out is not enough for the area. Therefore it is necessary to air out the area before and during the cleaning process. Air out the property for at least 3 to 5 days.
3. Before starting any cleaning process, wear certified protective gear like gloves, goggles, and protective clothing. Respirators that offer protection against fumes are recommended.
4. Get rid of all the unnecessary items and dispose them properly.
5. Get rid of all the visibly contaminated objects or items that have odour. Most of the area in the vicinity of the cooking kit will be full of stains. Its best to get rid of it.
6. All the surfaces need to be properly cleaned with adequate cleaning methods, keeping personal healthcare in mind.
7. The ventilation system carries the air around in the house and particularly has most of the fumes sediment. Cleaning the ventilation is very important before starting to reside in the premises again.
8. Leave the plumbing and any additional odour removal to the professionals.

Meth lab cleaning is a complicated process involving the use of many counter chemicals in order to neutralize the effect of the existing chemicals used to cook meth.  It is highly advisable to hire expert professionals for meth lab cleaning.

We, Bio Cleanse Services, cover all aspects such as assessing the property, devising a solution, removal and disposal of hazardous chemicals, property cleanup, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVACs), High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) vacuuming, decontamination of property, sanitisation of property and post sampling to ensure that it is chemical free and safe to occupy. Our service areas are Goulburn, Canberra, Batemans Bay and surrounding areas of NSW. Visit our website to know more about our services or call on 0427 411 789.

Bio-hazard cleaning – why and what?

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Mention the term bio-hazard, and we think of a risk to human health or the environment arising from biological work, especially with microorganisms. In simple words, if any living organism comes in contact with a biological hazard, it can pose a threat to its health.

We might know what a bio-hazard material is and what the causes are for it.

But do you know what is involved in a bio-hazard clean-up? If you do, Great! If not, then go ahead and read this blog.

When a bio-hazard clean-up takes place, the situation is completely assessed with caution and all items like carpet, furniture, wallpaper, etc. are removed and dealt with carefully. They get disposed of in biohazard bags at a federal and state regulated site for disposal. If you think wearing a safety gear is enough to take up the task for a bio-hazard cleaning then you’re wrong, because no family member, colleague or regular cleaner is trained to deal with biohazardous situations. A professional however will have bloodborne pathogen (BBP) training, own protective gear, would be receiving regular inoculation of Hepatitis B vaccine and exposure evaluation.

Therefore bio-hazard cleaning is no layman's task and requires well trained and equipped professionals. Bio Cleanse Services is a company dedicated to clean and remediate the affected area by following strict guidelines in the clean-up, removal, and disposal of biohazardous and bio-medical waste.

Are you caught in a bio-hazard situation? We are here to help! 

Call us now 0412 547 547 or visit our website: http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/ 

An overview of steps in meth lab cleaning

If you ever find your property contaminated with meth, it is advisable to get the area cleaned by professional cleaners who are equipped with right resources, knowledge, and experience to do a thorough clean up. Meth lab cleaning is an intricate and a risky process, that is why it is best to outsource it.

Below is a brief of the steps followed in meth lab cleaning.

1) Conducting a survey

Firstly, a survey is done on the property to assess the level of contamination and risks associated with cleaning. This is done in a very precise manner by the experts as it creates the basis for devising a suitable plan.

2) Formulating a plan

Next, a plan is designed to define the course of action. The plan consists of strategies and tasks to be carried out along with the time duration ascertained for each task. A good plan acts as a guide and ensures timely execution and completion of the cleaning process.

3) Collecting resources

The cleaners arrange for all the necessary cleaning solutions, equipment, and protective gear before commencing the cleaning task. They also arrange for tools and containers to safely remove contaminated items.

4) Ventilating the property

Before the cleaning begins, the cleaners ventilate the entire property using blowers or other air filtration methods in order to get rid of strong odours and fumes.

5)Removal of contaminated items

All assets that are contaminated are safely removed from the property. Items that are beyond salvage are safely discarded.

6) Cleaning with the right resources

The entire property is washed and cleaned using right chemical solutions and tools. The cleaning is done repeatedly for a few times to ensure best results.

7) Deodorising and Sanitising the area

Once the area is well cleaned, the place is deodorised using safe chemicals. The area is also sanitised and restored to a risk-free environment.

For Meth lab cleaning service, you can count on our expertise.

Basics Of Mould You Need To Know

What is mould? Where can I find it? Is it harmful? A lot of people are misinformed or have poor knowledge about the basic knowledge on mould and mould growing in their houses.

What is mould?
Mould is a fungus that grows and thrives in damp conditions. It is micro-organism which reproduces via spores. They lack chlorophyll which requires sunlight. Due to this mould can thrive even in dark places and wet places.

What is Toxic Mould?
Some mould can be toxic to the human health. They produce allergens and other toxic substances than can harm your health. Not all mould is toxic, toxic moulds refer to moulds that produce mycotoxins.

Where can I find toxic mould in my house?
When it comes to finding mould, the first sign is the musty smell it leaves in the room. We see mould in our day-to-day lives without realising. If you take a closer look at the black spots around the sink or the grout between the tiles, you’ll see some black coloured substance present there. This is mould! It can be difficult to identify mould in basements and cellars due to lighting. Mould on the wall can be easily identified by the dark growth (black stains on the wall.

Is mould bad for my health?
Mould is very toxic for your health. It can give rise to breathing problems, allergies and skin problems like rashes. They can also cause asthma attacks.

Give us a call at 042 741 1789 or visit our website http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/services/mould-remediation/ to schedule an appointment with us.

Foul smell? It could be unattended death.

It hasn’t been quite so long that you shifted in to your new home with your parents. You chose this house because you got this spacious place at a very reasonable rate. Your dream of owning a house has finally come true. You are very excited. You throw a house warming party for all your friends and relatives.

A couple of days later, you sense that a foul smell lingers throughout your house. You check your house for the cause of this foul smell but don’t find any. You also go around the house hoping to find a dead rodent or something like that but with no success. The smell grows stronger day by day and a time comes when it is next to impossible for you and your family to breathe. You know that serious action is the need of the hour. The foul smell could be that of a rodent or some bird which might have died at your place. Yes, it can be the case of unattended death.

What will your further action be?

You can hire us - Bio Cleanse Pty Ltd - for help. We will thoroughly check all the nooks and corners of your house to find the source of the disgusting smell. Throwing away the dead matter and cleaning the place is not the only solution. The flooring, walls, furniture could be potent carrier of diseases too. These need thorough cleaning. Odour control also needs to be taken care of. We do all of it for you. 

Our trained professionals have expertise in cleaning such places. Visit our website http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/services/unattended-death-clean-up/ for more details.