Cleaning methamphetamine residue from rental properties

[kiddoB]

Is there anyone in Australia who has paid to have their home cleaned professionally and not been happy with the results? Is there a method that everyone knows works or is it just guessing?

 

[Cleaner]

What gets meth esidue off of my clothes, shoes, etc...my whole apt has been vandalized with chemicals and I took a test and it was positive for meth. Also, I think some chemical was put either in my shampoo or conditioner and my hair fell out and I was burning really bad but my skin was not red. I need to send samples to a lab to be analyzed I think. I've been poisoned. I have nothing left. My car got vandalized too. I've been washing my clothes in Vinegar and laundry detergent. I had to move all my contents from my apt or get sued for leaving everything. Why is it how to make method is all over the internet and easy to find but not how to save my property? Can someone please help me? Its really hot and all my stuff is in plastic bags in my storage and I can't stand the fumes and I won't drive my car and I am horrified. I need some help if possible. Thanks DSello

Any and all fabric needs to be thrown away.. clothing, carpet , drapes etc. Hard surfaces clean with bleach then formula 409 scrubbed on the walls, counters and floors. TWICE.

 

[kiddoB]

I heard that mixing bleach with the meth creates another toxic compound, but changes the compound of the meth enough that it's no longer detectible- do you think that means there's still harmful chemicals around but just not the exact meth substance? How many years cleaning do you have?

 

[Cleaner]

Sorry, I'm not a chemist nor in the sciences. I flip homes for a profit so I only speak from experience and nothing else. I have cleaned 9 meth homes. Its an average cost of $7000 to pay a professional company to do it. I can usually get it done for about $200 including new overalls, masks, goggles, and cleaning supplies. Usually takes me 2 days for an average home. Paying the third party inspector is the single largest expense at $120 per visit. Regarding toxic compounds... I highly suggest respirator masks while doing this work.

 

[kiddoB]

Sorry, I'm not a chemist nor in the sciences. I flip homes for a profit so I only speak from experience and nothing else. I have cleaned 9 meth homes. Its an average cost of $7000 to pay a professional company to do it. I can usually get it done for about $200 including new overalls, masks, goggles, and cleaning supplies. Usually takes me 2 days for an average home. Paying the third party inspector is the single largest expense at $120 per visit. Regarding toxic compounds... I highly suggest respirator masks while doing this work.

Have you heard about the research that shows bleach actually creates another more toxic compound when combined with the meth? So the meth will appear to be gone, however there remains a different but just as bad chemical residue?