Did you know that living in a house that was once occupied by people smoking meth and/or manufacturing meth can expose you to several health risks? The residues left behind by meth users have both short and long term effects, which is why you need to have your house checked for meth contamination before moving in and getting comfortable.
The Risks of Meth Contamination
Touching, swallowing, or breathing meth residues can affect your health in different ways depending on the level of contamination and the initial use of meth in the house. The effects can either be short term or long term.
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Burning or Watery Eyes
- Vertigo
- Sleep Disorders
- Convulsions
- Diaphragm pain
- Choking and coughing
- Burning Skin
- Reduced cognitive function
- Sleep disorder
- Nervous disorders or tremors
- Kidney and liver complications, more so if exposed to high concentrations of meth
Smoked meth doesn’t pose significant risks like meth made from clandestine drug laboratories. The higher the level of meth contamination in your house, the higher the risk to you and your family.
Should you get your House Tested?
It is essential to have your house tested for meth contamination if you are not the original owner. If a house tests positive for meth, necessary meth cleaning and decontamination measures should be undertaken to clear the house before you settle.
Requesting a meth test is the best way to safeguard yourself and your family. To get your house tested, reach out to Kleen Slate Services, Perth’s most renowned Restoration and cleaning company. Our comprehensive decontamination and chemical residue clean up and removal services are trusted by the Government of Western Australia Department of Health and local businesses.
