Utah’s Chemically Contaminated Housing Lists

Utah’s Chemically Contaminated Housing Lists

Methamphetamine is a highly addictive substance that creates a strong sense of euphoria. It affects the central nervous system and can cause many complications. These include seizures, cardiac arrest, brain damage, and more. Thanks to its molecular structure, meth can...
Hoarding Cleanup: How to Make Sense of The Mess

Hoarding Cleanup: How to Make Sense of The Mess

Hoarding Disorder is classified by a compulsive tendency to collect possessions, even to the detriment of an individual’s daily functioning. In extreme cases, this debilitating mental illness can erode a person’s home (and their lives overall) from the...
Meth Removal: Non-Detect and What It Means

Meth Removal: Non-Detect and What It Means

There are many misconceptions in the field of meth removal. You may hear that meth permanently destroys property values, can only be removed through demolition, or poses no real threat to an occupant’s health. Of course, all of these claims are false. And,...
Meth Labs and Camping: Be Ready, Be safe.

Meth Labs and Camping: Be Ready, Be safe.

Living in Utah offers many wonderful opportunities for adventure. With five national parks, eighty distinct mountain ranges, and some of the most unique geographic formations in the world, our state has become a global destination for outdoor enthusiasts and...
Decontamination Standards in Utah: Meth

Decontamination Standards in Utah: Meth

Methamphetamine is an extremely addictive stimulant developed in the early 20th century. It targets the central nervous system, increasing dopamine, and causing a sense of euphoria. However, this feeling does not last long, leading to patterns of binging and crashing....
What Is Meth Residue: What’s the risk?

What Is Meth Residue: What’s the risk?

Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. It creates intense feelings of euphoria and is associated with many health risks. Some of these are addiction, heart and brain damage, seizures, and more. But what about meth...
Selling a Meth Contaminated House

Selling a Meth Contaminated House

This is a common question we often hear from those looking to buy or sell a home. Is selling a meth-contaminated house legal? And if so, is buying such a property wise? Naturally, some of this conversation comes down to your own goals, resources, and comfort zone....
Do I Need to Disclose Meth When Selling a House?

Do I Need to Disclose Meth When Selling a House?

The question of when to disclose meth is a common one. In fact, we often hear from realtors, investors, and property owners wondering about the specifics of this requirement. And, of course, we’re always happy to help unpack the myriad of rules regarding testing...
What Is a Reference Dose for Meth Residue?

What Is a Reference Dose for Meth Residue?

A reference dose is a scientific term. Simply put, it is the highest amount of a toxin you can ingest or absorb without causing any negative effects on your health. Generally speaking, we depend on reference doses when monitoring pollutants, phenomena like radiation,...
Mechanics, Is There Meth in Your Client’s Car?

Mechanics, Is There Meth in Your Client’s Car?

The world of automotive repair is busy and fast-paced, with clients depending on their mechanic to get them back on the road. Of course, finding needles, drug residue or paraphernalia, or other signs of meth in cars can bring the work to a screeching halt. The good...