Every time I walk past this house, it smells strongly of acetone. I noticed it this summer, when we first moved to the area, and I still smell it now that it's winter. I was alarmed to read that sometimes meth labs will smell of acetone. Could this be the case?
2006-12-21 04:24:38 · 21 answers · asked by abblyn44 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
That could very well be the case. I have attached some links for you to use in further determining what to do. Hope it helps! If you truly suspect something, call your local police/sheriffs department.
WHEN TO SUSPECT A METH LAB IS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
-Unusual or strong chemical odors coming from home, trailer, garage, or other structure.
-Chemical containers being stored on the property or in vehicles (for example, extra Coleman fuel, antifreeze, drain cleaner)
-Extra trash, including chemical containers, red-stained coffee filters, plastic tubing, drain cleaner, medicine bottles or bubble packs, duct tape and kitty litter bags.
-Extra amounts of glass ware or amber cookware, hot plates, and propane cylinders taken into the residence.
-Short-term foot or car traffic at residence - especially at night.
Residences with blacked out windows.
2006-12-21 04:30:29 · answer #1 · answered by Ron H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Make an anonymous call to the police (use a pay phone or calling card to protect identity) and tell them of the smell and that it has been that way a long time. Sounds like a meth lab.
2006-12-21 05:24:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meth labs smell like acetone
2006-12-21 04:26:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to call the police. This is VERY dangerous. If it is indeed a meth lab, if something happened, the house could literally explode. Call the police right away.
2006-12-21 04:26:48 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Goodkat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My first guess if it were on my street: meth lab. Or they are running a nail salon in there! I think it warrants a call to the police, just as a precaution.
2006-12-21 04:27:24 · answer #5 · answered by Donny J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Girl, call the cops or call the number that you can give an annonomous request for drugs in your area. Trust me on this, I used to be heavy in meth and thats what it sounds like. It could also be crack, some places where people smoke crack can smell like that, not all, but some. Just call, expecially if theres alot of kids in your neighborhood, you don't want that around them.
2006-12-21 04:28:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It could very well be a meth lab; could it also be a manicurist I wonder? Too bad we automatically assume it is illegal activity; thought it more than likely is. Other posters were correct, call the authorities.
2006-12-21 04:29:29 · answer #7 · answered by nh_lady_2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally. Like the post above said, call the cops. That stuff kills and the last thing you want is a neighborhood full of people hallucinating. Or worse, have a huge explosian on the block.
2006-12-21 04:28:26 · answer #8 · answered by Daniel R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
+ You probably have come across an Illegal drug manufacturer. At the least it is a health and safety problem as if the place catches fire or blows up how many people might get hurt. I would get the fire dept over there with a police officer to check it out.
2006-12-21 04:28:38 · answer #9 · answered by harleybuddieandy 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
sprinkle a little baking soda on the jeans and leave them outside to air out. the baking soda should help absord the smell. then wash them again. as for your house, like a lot of people have already said, just open as many windows you can to let it air out. if you can still smell it try some Febreeze.
2016-05-23 05:31:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋