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whatever it might be, like their whole world is on fire.

So you're going in there to try and resolve that issue.

So you're going in there to try and resolve that issue.

So you're going in there to try and resolve that issue.

You don't (beep) know how to make yourself a bleeding coffee!

You don't (beep) know how to make yourself a bleeding coffee!

You go into a house that has fleas, like,

You go into a house that has fleas, like,

you run the possibility of,

you run the possibility of,

you could take one of their fleas into your own van,

you could take one of their fleas into your own van,

from your van into your house.

from your van into your house.

So basically you could end up--

So basically you could end up--

Transferring them. Yeah! Into your own gaff.

Transferring them. Yeah! Into your own gaff.

I'll have blisters on my tongue now for a week.

I'll have blisters on my tongue now for a week.

(chuckling)

This is a residential complex that we look after,

This is a residential complex that we look after,

that we do the general pest control for. One of the apartments

called us to say there's carpet moths getting into the apartment.

called us to say there's carpet moths getting into the apartment.

V/O: And as if that coffee wasn't unpalatable.

V/O: And as if that coffee wasn't unpalatable.

See, the carpet is all destroyed down here, Jay.

See, the carpet is all destroyed down here, Jay.

See, the carpet is all destroyed down here, Jay.

That's really bad down there. The carpet's come apart completely.

That's really bad down there. The carpet's come apart completely.

'Carpet moths are fairly common. People don't realise

'Carpet moths are fairly common. People don't realise

that they have them until it's bad.

that they have them until it's bad.

Generally, they're going to come in on in the window.

Generally, they're going to come in on in the window.

You'll also pick them up in transit.

You'll also pick them up in transit.

People might pick them up on a bus. You bring them in.'

People might pick them up on a bus. You bring them in.'

There's loads of moths there!

There's loads of moths there!

Once they lay eggs, you'll see the larvae eating the carpet,

Once they lay eggs, you'll see the larvae eating the carpet,

so they'll eat any natural fibres really.

so they'll eat any natural fibres really.

'They'll also eat cardigans, jumpers and stuff like that.'

'They'll also eat cardigans, jumpers and stuff like that.'

'They'll also eat cardigans, jumpers and stuff like that.'

That's really bad down there.

That's really bad down there.

There's lots of casings and all.

There's lots of casings and all.

'It's usually in a dark corner where people don't go, so it's under

'It's usually in a dark corner where people don't go, so it's under

a lamp or a couch or whatever, so you don't notice it.

a lamp or a couch or whatever, so you don't notice it.

People tend to notice it when their cashmere jumpers are eaten!

People tend to notice it when their cashmere jumpers are eaten!

People tend to notice it when their cashmere jumpers are eaten!

All the little white things that you see there,

All the little white things that you see there,

they're all casings from the larvae turning into moths.

they're all casings from the larvae turning into moths.

they're all casings from the larvae turning into moths.

That's what they all are. And that's why you tend to see

That's what they all are. And that's why you tend to see

the moths on the roof here, like,

the moths on the roof here, like,

because adult moths will always land on the wall

because adult moths will always land on the wall

because adult moths will always land on the wall

close to the feeding site. That's why there's such

close to the feeding site. That's why there's such

a high volume of moths and casings and stuff like that

a high volume of moths and casings and stuff like that

all over this corner here. This is probably where it originated.

all over this corner here. This is probably where it originated.

all over this corner here. This is probably where it originated.

So this is going to be the main treatment point.

So this is going to be the main treatment point.

Not pleasant.

Not pleasant.

V/O: It's time for these terminators to tool up.

V/O: It's time for these terminators to tool up.

This is always the fun part of these poxy jobs! (chuckles)

This is always the fun part of these poxy jobs! (chuckles)

This is always the fun part of these poxy jobs! (chuckles)

'The best way of getting rid of them is always going to be

'The best way of getting rid of them is always going to be

an insecticidal treatment. It's the most effective way of doing it.

an insecticidal treatment. It's the most effective way of doing it.

It's just knowing what insecticide to use.'

It's just knowing what insecticide to use.'

'Ideally, spray the carpet,

'Ideally, spray the carpet,

kill off what's there, especially the flying ones

kill off what's there, especially the flying ones

so they can't lay anymore. Then it's a case of'

so they can't lay anymore. Then it's a case of'

so they can't lay anymore. Then it's a case of'

if the customer really wants to remove the carpet

if the customer really wants to remove the carpet

so we can get in underneath the actual carpet,

so we can get in underneath the actual carpet,

so we can kill off anything that's underneath there.

so we can kill off anything that's underneath there.

so we can kill off anything that's underneath there.

When you spray the insecticide onto the moths,

When you spray the insecticide onto the moths,

they'll start jumping around a lot more. So you'll start

they'll start jumping around a lot more. So you'll start

to actually see where exactly they are at the heaviest.

to actually see where exactly they are at the heaviest.

to actually see where exactly they are at the heaviest.

So the insecticides sprayed all over the carpets,

So the insecticides sprayed all over the carpets,

it's sprayed on the skating boards throughout the downstairs

it's sprayed on the skating boards throughout the downstairs

it's sprayed on the skating boards throughout the downstairs

and then we do a weekly follow up then until the problem is gone.

and then we do a weekly follow up then until the problem is gone.

Usually takes around 3 visits to kill off an infestation like this.

Usually takes around 3 visits to kill off an infestation like this.

Usually takes around 3 visits to kill off an infestation like this.

It's not great in the corners. It's not something you'll repair,

It's not great in the corners. It's not something you'll repair,

but it doesn't look terrible everywhere else,

but it doesn't look terrible everywhere else,

so they might be able to save the carpet -

so they might be able to save the carpet -

might not have to replace the whole thing. Thanks.

might not have to replace the whole thing. Thanks.

might not have to replace the whole thing. Thanks.

V/O: It's hasta la vista to the Dublin moths

V/O: It's hasta la vista to the Dublin moths

and down in the rebel county, Sage Cleaning

and down in the rebel county, Sage Cleaning

and down in the rebel county, Sage Cleaning

compare their favourite cleaning products.

compare their favourite cleaning products.

Yeah, because I mean when we first got it,

Yeah, because I mean when we first got it,

they literally just launched the stuff.

they literally just launched the stuff.

The smell was, it was actually really nice.

The smell was, it was actually really nice.

Are you sisters? Are you, are you both from South Africa?

Are you sisters? Are you, are you both from South Africa?

And we're like, yes, and then it's, are you sisters?

And we're like, yes, and then it's, are you sisters?

And that is honestly the biggest compliment

And that is honestly the biggest compliment

that mom gets to be honest with you,

that mom gets to be honest with you,

because they're just like, what cream are you using?

because they're just like, what cream are you using?

That's fine, yeah.

That's fine, yeah.

This is a monthly routine ritual that Shan and I stick to.

This is a monthly routine ritual that Shan and I stick to.

This is a monthly routine ritual that Shan and I stick to.

'In the beginning, Paige and I were workaholics.'

'In the beginning, Paige and I were workaholics.'

'Oh, I like the fact that you can switch off,

'Oh, I like the fact that you can switch off,

just for those 45 minutes'

just for those 45 minutes'

and then, at the end of it, mesmerising your beautiful nails.

and then, at the end of it, mesmerising your beautiful nails.

and then, at the end of it, mesmerising your beautiful nails.

and then, at the end of it, mesmerising your beautiful nails.

V/O: Their nails done, the dynamic duo grab a different type

V/O: Their nails done, the dynamic duo grab a different type

of polish for their first job of the day,

of polish for their first job of the day,

restoring order to a chaotic family home.

restoring order to a chaotic family home.

I think a lot of people think it's a dirty job

I think a lot of people think it's a dirty job

and all you're gonna be doing is scrubbing toilets

and all you're gonna be doing is scrubbing toilets

or cleaning up other people's mess.

or cleaning up other people's mess.

I definitely think a lot of people look down on it.

I definitely think a lot of people look down on it.

I definitely think a lot of people look down on it.

There's still certain regions that look down on cleaners

There's still certain regions that look down on cleaners

There's still certain regions that look down on cleaners

as a minimum wage job that you're just scraping by,

as a minimum wage job that you're just scraping by,

as a minimum wage job that you're just scraping by,

that you have to do it because there's nothing else for you to do.

that you have to do it because there's nothing else for you to do.

'But cleaning for some people is extremely satisfying,

'But cleaning for some people is extremely satisfying,

'But cleaning for some people is extremely satisfying,

but it also gives them a purpose.'

but it also gives them a purpose.'

V/O: While Shan gets to work in the kitchen,

V/O: While Shan gets to work in the kitchen,

V/O: While Shan gets to work in the kitchen,

Paige takes on everyone's least favourite chore.

Paige takes on everyone's least favourite chore.

They're also one of the rooms people hate to clean.

They're also one of the rooms people hate to clean.

You just kind of go to the bathroom, do your things, and you leave.

You just kind of go to the bathroom, do your things, and you leave.

You just kind of go to the bathroom, do your things, and you leave.

Uh, so bathrooms are usually gonna be the messiest,

Uh, so bathrooms are usually gonna be the messiest,

and also the host for all the bacteria.

and also the host for all the bacteria.

They're usually sometimes a challenge. It depends on the client.

They're usually sometimes a challenge. It depends on the client.

Sometimes you have decluttering that you need to do.

Sometimes you have decluttering that you need to do.

Sometimes you have decluttering that you need to do.

Sometimes there's mould, sometimes there's lime scale. It's great,

Sometimes there's mould, sometimes there's lime scale. It's great,

because it gives you more to do, but also satisfying when it's done.

because it gives you more to do, but also satisfying when it's done.

because it gives you more to do, but also satisfying when it's done.

(giggling)

(giggling)

I have to sort that out anyway, so.

I have to sort that out anyway, so.

I have to sort that out anyway, so.

With this toilet, you have some residue that sits behind

With this toilet, you have some residue that sits behind

With this toilet, you have some residue that sits behind

the attachments at the bottom here, and that's usually from

the attachments at the bottom here, and that's usually from

the attachments at the bottom here, and that's usually from

urine that just gathers up. And sometimes you can get rid of it

urine that just gathers up. And sometimes you can get rid of it

urine that just gathers up. And sometimes you can get rid of it

with detergent and a cloth. Other times, you need to use a brush.

with detergent and a cloth. Other times, you need to use a brush.

with detergent and a cloth. Other times, you need to use a brush.

Um, it can either be a brush like this, or a toothbrush,

Um, it can either be a brush like this, or a toothbrush,

as long as it's small enough for you to get

as long as it's small enough for you to get

in between these gaps over here, and you can use them around these,

in between these gaps over here, and you can use them around these,

because these are very local um hotspots

because these are very local um hotspots

because these are very local um hotspots

for urine to be gathered and stuck on the toilet

for urine to be gathered and stuck on the toilet

as well as in between the seat and the lid.

as well as in between the seat and the lid.

as well as in between the seat and the lid.

'I know lots of people hate cleaning bathrooms, but it's...

'I know lots of people hate cleaning bathrooms, but it's...

I've always actually enjoyed them. I think it's so nice

I've always actually enjoyed them. I think it's so nice

when you have a clean bathroom. The smell is great,'

it looks great, and you've done your best to actually make it

it looks great, and you've done your best to actually make it

it looks great, and you've done your best to actually make it

a clean environment for yourself or for other people as well.

a clean environment for yourself or for other people as well.

You do get some clients that are a bit...

You do get some clients that are a bit...

.. they keep it on the down low,

.. they keep it on the down low,

that they're having some cleaners coming in their homes.

that they're having some cleaners coming in their homes.

They pre-clean before you get there,

They pre-clean before you get there,

because they just don't want you to walk into a chaotic household.

because they just don't want you to walk into a chaotic household.

And that for us is normal.

And that for us is normal.

Don't clean before we get there. you can tidy up,

Don't clean before we get there. you can tidy up,

but you don't need to clean before we get there.

but you don't need to clean before we get there.

'The reason why I love bathrooms is because

'The reason why I love bathrooms is because

the dirtier they are, the better it is.'

the dirtier they are, the better it is.'

I think it challenges you when you learn something every single day.

I think it challenges you when you learn something every single day.

'Normal hairs, dead skin cells, mould,

'Normal hairs, dead skin cells, mould,

'Normal hairs, dead skin cells, mould,

anything... I don't really care.' The more the better. Actually!

anything... I don't really care.' The more the better. Actually!

V/O: It's a pristine pan in Cork,

V/O: It's a pristine pan in Cork,

but drainage engineer John and his apprentice Tony

but drainage engineer John and his apprentice Tony

are on their way to tackle a trickier toilet situation.

are on their way to tackle a trickier toilet situation.

are on their way to tackle a trickier toilet situation.

# Palms are sweaty... mom's spaghetti

# Palms are sweaty... mom's spaghetti

(continues rapping)

(continues rapping)

# Me hard hat's heavy!

# Me hard hat's heavy!

So how are you liking the job? Good? Yeah.

So how are you liking the job? Good? Yeah.

You didn't see the first year pass. It was quite fast, wasn't it?

You didn't see the first year pass. It was quite fast, wasn't it?

Still feel new. Do you still feel new. Yeah!

Still feel new. Do you still feel new. Yeah!

The next generation of, uh, you know, engineers is young people

The next generation of, uh, you know, engineers is young people

The next generation of, uh, you know, engineers is young people

that's, you know, coming out from school

that's, you know, coming out from school

and taking on apprenticeships like Tony.

and taking on apprenticeships like Tony.

You have a good, gory blocked drain. I love them.

You have a good, gory blocked drain. I love them.

What's your favourite one? Baby wipes.

What's your favourite one? Baby wipes.

V/O: Blocked drains have brought

V/O: Blocked drains have brought

a Wicklow housing estate to a standstill,

a Wicklow housing estate to a standstill,

with toilets and sinks causing a stink.

with toilets and sinks causing a stink.

When I push that one... Yeah. It's OK.

When I push that one... Yeah. It's OK.

But after that, the smell on there... it's coming out.

But after that, the smell on there... it's coming out.

But after that, the smell on there... it's coming out.

And when we get to the people's properties, uh, they're distressed.

And when we get to the people's properties, uh, they're distressed.

And when we get to the people's properties, uh, they're distressed.

It's a very bad smell.

It's a very bad smell.

So we need to calm the situation and we need to get that

So we need to calm the situation and we need to get that

rectified as quickly as possible. You must always isolate the pumps.

rectified as quickly as possible. You must always isolate the pumps.

It's a basic switch and it must be off.

It's a basic switch and it must be off.

You see the panel's gone dead? Yeah.

You see the panel's gone dead? Yeah.

That gives you safe access now to start accessing the pumps.

That gives you safe access now to start accessing the pumps.

(gate clattering)

(gate clattering)

It smells like a bad fart under your nose.

It smells like a bad fart under your nose.

It smells like a bad fart under your nose.

From when I started, the smell would be strong,

From when I started, the smell would be strong,

I couldn't hack it, and now...

I couldn't hack it, and now...

I don't really get the smell at all, really.

I don't really get the smell at all, really.

I don't really get the smell at all, really.

What we have seen there now when, when we opened the chamber lids

What we have seen there now when, when we opened the chamber lids

is that the level is extremely high.

is that the level is extremely high.

is that the level is extremely high.

It should be at a normal working level.

It should be at a normal working level.

So we have to manually now use our lorries to suck this out.

So we have to manually now use our lorries to suck this out.

Once we get that sucked out, we can then assess the pumps.

Once we get that sucked out, we can then assess the pumps.

Once we get that sucked out, we can then assess the pumps.

V/O: Once the gallons of waste are cleared out,

V/O: Once the gallons of waste are cleared out,

the lads can lift the blocked pump and try to identify the culprit.

the lads can lift the blocked pump and try to identify the culprit.

the lads can lift the blocked pump and try to identify the culprit.

Alright, Tony... how're you feeling now?

Alright, Tony... how're you feeling now?

100 per cent.

'We always preach the three P's - is always best practice.'

'We always preach the three P's - is always best practice.'

The pee, the poo, and the paper. Simple.

The pee, the poo, and the paper. Simple.

The pee, the poo, and the paper. Simple.

If you've got earbuds, sanitary products, baby wipes, that stuff,

If you've got earbuds, sanitary products, baby wipes, that stuff,

If you've got earbuds, sanitary products, baby wipes, that stuff,

that is going to give you a drama someday.

that is going to give you a drama someday.

Cables are getting caught. No, probes are clear.

Cables are getting caught. No, probes are clear.

Cables are getting caught. No, probes are clear.

Can we lay it over that way? Yeah.

You should never flush wipes. This is obviously why.

You should never flush wipes. This is obviously why.

V/O: And that's not all that gets flushed away.

V/O: And that's not all that gets flushed away.

V/O: And that's not all that gets flushed away.

I've come across boxer shorts,

I've come across boxer shorts,

t-shirts, bras, all sanitary products -

t-shirts, bras, all sanitary products -

t-shirts, bras, all sanitary products -

most definitely. Uh, a bicycle wheel,

most definitely. Uh, a bicycle wheel,

Baby wipes, they're a problem.

Baby wipes, they're a problem.

Don't put baby wipes down the drain.

Don't put baby wipes down the drain.

Our engineers on the ground hate them.

Our engineers on the ground hate them.

The next part of the process is to clear the pump out,

The next part of the process is to clear the pump out,

The next part of the process is to clear the pump out,

lower the pump back into the pumping station.

lower the pump back into the pumping station.

Well, you do the guiding there!

Well, you do the guiding there!

Ad then I'm going to go down in my confined space gear

Ad then I'm going to go down in my confined space gear

Ad then I'm going to go down in my confined space gear

and, uh, I'm going to clean it, spray it and leave it right.

and, uh, I'm going to clean it, spray it and leave it right.

I compare unblocking drains to open heart surgery

I compare unblocking drains to open heart surgery

I compare unblocking drains to open heart surgery

because, uh, it's not just about unblocking the drain, you know?

because, uh, it's not just about unblocking the drain, you know?

There could be fractures, breaks, displacements in there,

There could be fractures, breaks, displacements in there,

There could be fractures, breaks, displacements in there,

and we have to fix that drain. We can't just unblock it and leave.

and we have to fix that drain. We can't just unblock it and leave.

V/O: With the surgical operations out of the way,

V/O: With the surgical operations out of the way,

V/O: With the surgical operations out of the way,

Tony gets ready to go down for a hands-on inspection.

Tony gets ready to go down for a hands-on inspection.

But first, the chamber must be checked for dangerous gases.

But first, the chamber must be checked for dangerous gases.

But first, the chamber must be checked for dangerous gases.

We have a little device called the gas monitor,

We have a little device called the gas monitor,

so it will alarm ahead of us

so it will alarm ahead of us

coming into any difficulty with any toxins in the air.

coming into any difficulty with any toxins in the air.

So we're going to lower it into the confined space.

So we're going to lower it into the confined space.

Tony, if you can winch that down. Yeah.

Tony, if you can winch that down. Yeah.

And we're going to allow that to test and once the gases are clear,

And we're going to allow that to test and once the gases are clear,

we can lower Tony in.

Alright, let's give that 5 minutes to test

Alright, let's give that 5 minutes to test

and then we'll check the levels.

and then we'll check the levels.

(beeping)

(beeping)

(nervous chuckle)

OK, so now we've an alert on the alarm.

OK, so now we've an alert on the alarm.

So the gas monitor is reading a dangerous level.

So the gas monitor is reading a dangerous level.

So the gas monitor is reading a dangerous level.

So this dangerous level has 4.6 parts per million H2S,

So this dangerous level has 4.6 parts per million H2S,

So this dangerous level has 4.6 parts per million H2S,

So this dangerous level has 4.6 parts per million H2S,

with the gases not right.

with the gases not right.

We're going to revisit this job. We're going to use full BA

We're going to revisit this job. We're going to use full BA

to enter this. OK. OK? Yeah.

to enter this. OK. OK? Yeah.

I got lucky this time, I'll be back anyway.

I got lucky this time, I'll be back anyway.

It's dangerous for Tony and we need Tony in the next generation

It's dangerous for Tony and we need Tony in the next generation

of drainage engineers.

of drainage engineers.

V/O: Tony won't be going underground today,

V/O: Tony won't be going underground today,

but his date with this train is still very much on the cards.

but his date with this train is still very much on the cards.

but his date with this train is still very much on the cards.

Still to come... Wow!

Still to come... Wow!

(sucking)

(sucking)

The dangers are you don't know if you're going to get stung

The dangers are you don't know if you're going to get stung

and you don't know if you have an allergy until you get stung.

and you don't know if you have an allergy until you get stung.

It can take you out.

It can take you out.

(water swooshing)

(water swooshing)

V/O: Good Riddance's next job is going to be a bit of a stretch.

V/O: Good Riddance's next job is going to be a bit of a stretch.

V/O: Good Riddance's next job is going to be a bit of a stretch.

We've to take this one away. So it's not just to treat it,

We've to take this one away. So it's not just to treat it,

We've to take this one away. So it's not just to treat it,

it's going to be try to get it down and get it, get rid of it.

it's going to be try to get it down and get it, get rid of it.

it's going to be try to get it down and get it, get rid of it.

So I'm going to have to use-- Is it a bush, or...

So I'm going to have to use-- Is it a bush, or...

Yeah... it's in a hedge, but the customer says

Yeah... it's in a hedge, but the customer says

that she can see it in the hedge. Yeah.

that she can see it in the hedge. Yeah.

'I plan on building the company

'I plan on building the company

and I plan on having a few technicians on the road one day.'

and I plan on having a few technicians on the road one day.'

'So I need to try and teach myself how to be a boss.

'So I need to try and teach myself how to be a boss.

'So I need to try and teach myself how to be a boss.

And right now I don't, I don't find that very easy.

And right now I don't, I don't find that very easy.

V/O: But today he's getting off to a strong start.

V/O: But today he's getting off to a strong start.

Hope to God you get stung to bits at this one.

Hope to God you get stung to bits at this one.

No. It'd be real funny. No, it wouldn't actually. It will!

No. It'd be real funny. No, it wouldn't actually. It will!

No. It'd be real funny. No, it wouldn't actually. It will!

It's going to be real funny. No!

It's going to be real funny. No!

The bigger the better!

Because me and Jay have been friends since we were 12 or 13,

Because me and Jay have been friends since we were 12 or 13,

Because me and Jay have been friends since we were 12 or 13,

it's very difficult for me to tell Jay to go and get that job done.

it's very difficult for me to tell Jay to go and get that job done.

And it's very difficult for Jay to not tell me, 'No, go away.'

And it's very difficult for Jay to not tell me, 'No, go away.'

And it's very difficult for Jay to not tell me, 'No, go away.'

So there is an awful lot of back and forth like that.

So there is an awful lot of back and forth like that.

So there is an awful lot of back and forth like that.

'When you work with a big place, they're more colleagues than--

'When you work with a big place, they're more colleagues than--

Friends. Know what I mean like? Whereas with Ian, it's friends.

Friends. Know what I mean like? Whereas with Ian, it's friends.

Friends. Know what I mean like? Whereas with Ian, it's friends.

Kids were out here playing football. One of them kicked the ball

Kids were out here playing football. One of them kicked the ball

into the bush, and when he went in to get it,

into the bush, and when he went in to get it,

he got stung a couple of times.

he got stung a couple of times.

It's because he kicked the ball directly underneath

It's because he kicked the ball directly underneath

It's because he kicked the ball directly underneath

an actual nest itself.

an actual nest itself.

It's right there.

It's right there.

So what you see here is the actual paper structure of the nest itself.

So what you see here is the actual paper structure of the nest itself.

So they chew on foliage and bits of wood and stuff,

So they chew on foliage and bits of wood and stuff,

and they turn into pulp with mixed with saliva

and they turn into pulp with mixed with saliva

and they spread it out, and that's what the nest is made of.

and they spread it out, and that's what the nest is made of.

So that's how they grow the nest.

So that's how they grow the nest.

Wearing the socks me kids are after getting me.

Wearing the socks me kids are after getting me.

Forgot I had them on me. V/O: It's not just the pests

Forgot I had them on me. V/O: It's not just the pests

who don't like to see old pals Ian and Jay coming.

who don't like to see old pals Ian and Jay coming.

'Some customers would be like, 'Is your van marked?'

'Some customers would be like, 'Is your van marked?'

'Some customers would be like, 'Is your van marked?'

And we'd be like, 'Well, yeah, It'll have our logo on it.'

And we'd be like, 'Well, yeah, It'll have our logo on it.'

And they'd be like, 'Would you mind not parking in front of the house?'

And they'd be like, 'Would you mind not parking in front of the house?'

They're really, really house proud, so they can't have somebody

They're really, really house proud, so they can't have somebody

They're really, really house proud, so they can't have somebody

on the road knowing that they needed pest control.

on the road knowing that they needed pest control.

Like it's embarrassing.

Like it's embarrassing.

'They only could really call pest control in if you have rats,

'They only could really call pest control in if you have rats,

you know, that's what, so that's what people think.'

you know, that's what, so that's what people think.'

So then you get all the curtain twitchers,

So then you get all the curtain twitchers,

So then you get all the curtain twitchers,

as soon as you pull up, they're out the window, looking at you,

as soon as you pull up, they're out the window, looking at you,

and then you get them coming up to you and they're like,

and then you get them coming up to you and they're like,

(whisper) Whose house are you going into? Who has rats?

(whisper) Whose house are you going into? Who has rats?

(tense music)

Yeah, where is it? Right here.

Yeah, where is it? Right here.

One more there, look.

One more there, look.

'You might have 3 or 400 wasps in a small nest.'

'You might have 3 or 400 wasps in a small nest.'

'You might have 3 or 400 wasps in a small nest.'

The dangers are you don't know if you're going to get stung,

The dangers are you don't know if you're going to get stung,

and you don't know if you have an allergy until you get stung.

and you don't know if you have an allergy until you get stung.

and you don't know if you have an allergy until you get stung.

We're going to get the nest treated, probably use an aerosol spray

We're going to get the nest treated, probably use an aerosol spray

to kill this off because we have direct access to it,

to kill this off because we have direct access to it,

and we want to take this one away. We don't want to leave it

and we want to take this one away. We don't want to leave it

sitting there and... let the kids get the footballs back.

sitting there and... let the kids get the footballs back.

That's the game plan.

That's the game plan.

(dramatic drumroll)

(dramatic drumroll)

There's the queen, look.

There's the queen, look.

Don't be a pest and I won't have to kill you.

Don't be a pest and I won't have to kill you.

The ones that were out that didn't get a chance

The ones that were out that didn't get a chance

to get back to the nest that time are coming back now.

to get back to the nest that time are coming back now.

You can't guarantee that they're never going to come back

You can't guarantee that they're never going to come back

and build a nest somewhere else. But that queen is now dead.

and build a nest somewhere else. But that queen is now dead.

If that queen had been able to nest successfully,

If that queen had been able to nest successfully,

she would have went into hibernation and she likely would have built

she would have went into hibernation and she likely would have built

another nest nearby, because she knows

another nest nearby, because she knows

there's an abundant food source. It's a safe place to build the nest.

there's an abundant food source. It's a safe place to build the nest.

The larvae moving around, see them wiggling.

The larvae moving around, see them wiggling.

Good day in the office, yeah, plenty... plenty to be done.

Good day in the office, yeah, plenty... plenty to be done.

Loads of stuff to get killed. That's always what you're after

Loads of stuff to get killed. That's always what you're after

in pest control, isn't it? There's always a pest in life! Yeah.

in pest control, isn't it? There's always a pest in life! Yeah.

in pest control, isn't it? There's always a pest in life! Yeah.

'It's not an easy industry to work in.'

'It's not an easy industry to work in.'

'You're going into these people's houses

'You're going into these people's houses

and the whole world is ending for them and you're the one

and the whole world is ending for them and you're the one

that has the solution. So it does feel good to walk away at my job

that has the solution. So it does feel good to walk away at my job

and know that you've solved... a big problem for them.

and know that you've solved... a big problem for them.

It does feel good.

It does feel good.

Lovely. Full monty in the middle of the road!

Lovely. Full monty in the middle of the road!

V/O: As Ian and Jay buzz off in their van,

V/O: As Ian and Jay buzz off in their van,

drainage engineer John and his crew have come back to Wicklow.

drainage engineer John and his crew have come back to Wicklow.

It's just so we have nothing coming down on top of us

It's just so we have nothing coming down on top of us

when we're inside. On top of you, you mean? Yeah.

when we're inside. On top of you, you mean? Yeah.

when we're inside. On top of you, you mean? Yeah.

So on our previous visit, the gas monitor was alarming.

So on our previous visit, the gas monitor was alarming.

So we couldn't do manned entry without full breathing apparatus.

So we couldn't do manned entry without full breathing apparatus.

So we couldn't do manned entry without full breathing apparatus.

That's your escape loop - just making sure they're secure.

That's your escape loop - just making sure they're secure.

So one of the reasons we go over on to breathing apparatus

So one of the reasons we go over on to breathing apparatus

So one of the reasons we go over on to breathing apparatus

is if we have any doubts at all, we don't want anybody interfacing

is if we have any doubts at all, we don't want anybody interfacing

with a toxic atmosphere and oxygen deficient atmosphere whatsoever.

with a toxic atmosphere and oxygen deficient atmosphere whatsoever.

with a toxic atmosphere and oxygen deficient atmosphere whatsoever.

So this is your emergency air. If this system goes down,

So this is your emergency air. If this system goes down,

you just turn this. Right. That bypasses the system we're on

you just turn this. Right. That bypasses the system we're on

you just turn this. Right. That bypasses the system we're on

and it delivers the air straight through to your mask...

and it delivers the air straight through to your mask...

and it delivers the air straight through to your mask...

V/O: And where safety is concerned, there's nothing left to chance.

V/O: And where safety is concerned, there's nothing left to chance.

V/O: And where safety is concerned, there's nothing left to chance.

Is there any way that can come out or? Eyebrow bar?

Is there any way that can come out or? Eyebrow bar?

Yeah.

Yeah.

It's not going to hurt too much? No, no! (beep)

It's not going to hurt too much? No, no! (beep)

It's not going to hurt too much? No, no! (beep)

She's in there a long time. It can break the seal.

She's in there a long time. It can break the seal.

It's very nerve-wracking when you're going into a confined space.

It's very nerve-wracking when you're going into a confined space.

It's small, it's tight. You've got breathing aid on.

It's small, it's tight. You've got breathing aid on.

It's small, it's tight. You've got breathing aid on.

You know, when you do go in, you got to have your wits about you.

You know, when you do go in, you got to have your wits about you.

You gotta be good. You got to be following your training

You gotta be good. You got to be following your training

and you got to keep it safe.

and you got to keep it safe.

V/O: As the final checks are carried out,

V/O: As the final checks are carried out,

it's almost time for apprentice Tony

it's almost time for apprentice Tony

to descend into his first confined space.

to descend into his first confined space.

I don't mind going down, like it's a part of the job.

I don't mind going down, like it's a part of the job.

'The smell that comes from these is horrible.

'The smell that comes from these is horrible.

They're... it's a disgusting, strong smell.'

They're... it's a disgusting, strong smell.'

They're... it's a disgusting, strong smell.'

The industry is not for everyone. It's... it's dirty.

The industry is not for everyone. It's... it's dirty.

The industry is not for everyone. It's... it's dirty.

Human waste really. And it's just, it's not good for you.

Human waste really. And it's just, it's not good for you.

Human waste really. And it's just, it's not good for you.

I'm just gonna isolate.

I'm just gonna isolate.

No electricity is going to the pump systems now, so we're safe to enter.

No electricity is going to the pump systems now, so we're safe to enter.

Obviously, the dangers has me on the worried side.

Obviously, the dangers has me on the worried side.

Obviously, the dangers has me on the worried side.

'The gases can kill you. It's a simple way to put it.'

'The gases can kill you. It's a simple way to put it.'

So when we're going down, go to the top of the crown of the pump.

So when we're going down, go to the top of the crown of the pump.

Position yourself on the ground, OK?

Position yourself on the ground, OK?

Not going any lower than that, OK?

Not going any lower than that, OK?

Don't worry about it at all. It'll be fine.

Don't worry about it at all. It'll be fine.

Don't worry about it at all. It'll be fine.

Ready to go? We're ready to go, yeah!

Ready to go? We're ready to go, yeah!

So down you go, put your two legs in.

So down you go, put your two legs in.

So in a confined space, there's different toxicities

So in a confined space, there's different toxicities

and um, you know, from carbon monoxide,

and um, you know, from carbon monoxide,

and um, you know, from carbon monoxide,

you can't breathe, you can't smell some things.

you can't breathe, you can't smell some things.

'And when you can't smell it and you breathe it,

'And when you can't smell it and you breathe it,

it can take you out. It's life threatening.

it can take you out. It's life threatening.

OK... down you go.

OK... down you go.

We're not running it, until you have control of the hose.

We're not running it, until you have control of the hose.

We're not running it, until you have control of the hose.

(tense music)

(tense music)

V/O: There's always one room where the clutter musters

V/O: There's always one room where the clutter musters

and back in Cork, it's the utility room.

and back in Cork, it's the utility room.

and back in Cork, it's the utility room.

Sometimes we get a chance to do the utility room, sometimes we don't,

Sometimes we get a chance to do the utility room, sometimes we don't,

Sometimes we get a chance to do the utility room, sometimes we don't,

but today we have 20 minutes left, so we're gonna crack on in here

but today we have 20 minutes left, so we're gonna crack on in here

and see how much we can get done. I'll definitely be sweating

and see how much we can get done. I'll definitely be sweating

by the time I'm done.

by the time I'm done.

I'm coming to you, so I can grab a wash basket,

I'm coming to you, so I can grab a wash basket,

I'm coming to you, so I can grab a wash basket,

because most of the time, all of these are dirty,

because most of the time, all of these are dirty,

because most of the time, all of these are dirty,

so we just want to compact it in here, so we have some floor space.

so we just want to compact it in here, so we have some floor space.

so we just want to compact it in here, so we have some floor space.

If it doesn't have a place, it's place is in the utility room.

If it doesn't have a place, it's place is in the utility room.

If it doesn't have a place, it's place is in the utility room.

I do think all utility rooms get dirty.

I do think all utility rooms get dirty.

It doesn't matter whose house you go to.

It doesn't matter whose house you go to.

It's file 13 as we'd like to say it.

It's file 13 as we'd like to say it.

In South Africa, file 13 is a common word

In South Africa, file 13 is a common word

used for we're gonna just put anything anywhere in one room,

used for we're gonna just put anything anywhere in one room,

used for we're gonna just put anything anywhere in one room,

one shelf, one designated place, so it's file 13.

one shelf, one designated place, so it's file 13.

So I say all laundry rooms are like a file 13.

So I say all laundry rooms are like a file 13.

So I say all laundry rooms are like a file 13.

Everything goes in there.

Everything goes in there.

'Sometimes it's like moving one thing to one place,

'Sometimes it's like moving one thing to one place,

to move it to another place, to move it to another place,

to move it to another place, to move it to another place,

to move it to another place, until you find a good spot.

to move it to another place, until you find a good spot.

(chuckles) For everything to fit in here.

(chuckles) For everything to fit in here.

OK, you're done? I think it's fine.

OK, you're done? I think it's fine.

Just wipe down and then just the floors. Hoover and mop.

Just wipe down and then just the floors. Hoover and mop.

Perfect. We'll do so. Thank you.

Perfect. We'll do so. Thank you.

V/O: As Paige puts manners on the utility room,

V/O: As Paige puts manners on the utility room,

V/O: As Paige puts manners on the utility room,

Shan's spidey senses are tingling.

Shan's spidey senses are tingling.

(creepy music)

(creepy music)

Wow.

Wow.

Brand new house, a spring cleaned house, but the minute you see

Brand new house, a spring cleaned house, but the minute you see

Brand new house, a spring cleaned house, but the minute you see

a cobweb, it just looks dirty. Now I do know it's nature,

a cobweb, it just looks dirty. Now I do know it's nature,

a cobweb, it just looks dirty. Now I do know it's nature,

but sometimes they invite their family and friends overnight

but sometimes they invite their family and friends overnight

and it really looks dirty, so that's my peeve with cobwebs.

and it really looks dirty, so that's my peeve with cobwebs.

I just have a thing for spiders. I don't, I don't like spiders,

I just have a thing for spiders. I don't, I don't like spiders,

so they have to go.

so they have to go.

Cobwebs gone.

Cobwebs gone.

'You've been spending hours doing these cleans, and at the end of it,

'You've been spending hours doing these cleans, and at the end of it,

you can see the transformation.'

you can see the transformation.'

'And when a client messages you, it's so heartwarming to us

'And when a client messages you, it's so heartwarming to us

'And when a client messages you, it's so heartwarming to us

to know that we've made such a difference in somebody's life.'

to know that we've made such a difference in somebody's life.'

to know that we've made such a difference in somebody's life.'

And so we're off to the next job.

And so we're off to the next job.

V/O: Back in Blessington, Tony's going underground.

V/O: Back in Blessington, Tony's going underground.

V/O: Back in Blessington, Tony's going underground.

Confined spaces is daunting for your first entries

Confined spaces is daunting for your first entries

Confined spaces is daunting for your first entries

and uh, it's different. It's not for everybody.

and uh, it's different. It's not for everybody.

and uh, it's different. It's not for everybody.

I've been in situations where it's been dangerous and it's been,

I've been in situations where it's been dangerous and it's been,

I've been in situations where it's been dangerous and it's been,

um, it's been scary to get back out.

um, it's been scary to get back out.

OK, Tony! Uh-huh? Good lad.

OK, Tony! Uh-huh? Good lad.

OK, we're gonna start sucking out. OK? Vacuum on.

OK, we're gonna start sucking out. OK? Vacuum on.

OK, we're gonna start sucking out. OK? Vacuum on.

(whooshing)

(whooshing)

Open the valve.

Open the valve.

A lot of debris below is stones, sanitary products, sewage.

A lot of debris below is stones, sanitary products, sewage.

A lot of debris below is stones, sanitary products, sewage.

So everything now is being took from there into the VAC machine.

So everything now is being took from there into the VAC machine.

Tony, we need to lift it for air.

Tony, we need to lift it for air.

V/O: With the waste and debris sucked out,

V/O: With the waste and debris sucked out,

Tony braces himself for what's coming next.

Tony braces himself for what's coming next.

Tony braces himself for what's coming next.

(loud whooshing, splashing)

(loud whooshing, splashing)

'You can get splashed and uh, it's not nice.'

'You can get splashed and uh, it's not nice.'

We have gone home sometimes to take a shower

We have gone home sometimes to take a shower

just to get the sewerage off.

just to get the sewerage off.

Hey, Tony! (Tony grunts)

Hey, Tony! (Tony grunts)

We'll wash it down!

We'll wash it down!

'Unfortunately, over the last 10 years,

'Unfortunately, over the last 10 years,

'Unfortunately, over the last 10 years,

we've seen deaths in the industry because of, you know,

we've seen deaths in the industry because of, you know,

not safe practises or issues

not safe practises or issues

that might have happened in a confined space.

that might have happened in a confined space.

So we've got to have our wits about us.

So we've got to have our wits about us.

Water off. 20 seconds.

Water off. 20 seconds.

So, Tony has it nicely washed down.

So, Tony has it nicely washed down.

All right, Tony! We're gonna get you out now, OK?

All right, Tony! We're gonna get you out now, OK?

You have enough done, chief, it's good. Ready?

You have enough done, chief, it's good. Ready?

You have enough done, chief, it's good. Ready?

(dramatic music)

(dramatic music)

Sound! There you go. Well done, young man.

Sound! There you go. Well done, young man.

That was grand, yeah. I'm after wiping meself with shit there.

That was grand, yeah. I'm after wiping meself with shit there.

That was grand, yeah. I'm after wiping meself with shit there.

(chuckles)

It's definitely the longest I've ever been down in a pump station.

It's definitely the longest I've ever been down in a pump station.

It's definitely the longest I've ever been down in a pump station.

The only thing was the heat. It's very warm down there,

The only thing was the heat. It's very warm down there,

but I have a full boot of urine right there, so I do,

but I have a full boot of urine right there, so I do,

but I have a full boot of urine right there, so I do,

and wee bits of toilet roll all over me.

and wee bits of toilet roll all over me.

See, the rest got washed off by piss.

See, the rest got washed off by piss.

All in a days' work.

All in a days' work.

I think the next thing for Tony is a good pair of Wellington's,

I think the next thing for Tony is a good pair of Wellington's,

I think the next thing for Tony is a good pair of Wellington's,

good size 10! 11.

good size 10! 11.

11! Sorry, don't compromise on size.

11! Sorry, don't compromise on size.

Next time... The seagulls are the smartest birds here in Dublin

Next time... The seagulls are the smartest birds here in Dublin

and they just all congregate in Croke Park.

and they just all congregate in Croke Park.

and they just all congregate in Croke Park.

So we just need to get this cleared ASAP.

So we just need to get this cleared ASAP.

I have a feeling it might be a bit of a Narnia in there.

I have a feeling it might be a bit of a Narnia in there.

I have a feeling it might be a bit of a Narnia in there.

It's not out of the realm of possibility

It's not out of the realm of possibility

that there's a rat's nest in this house. Oh, there's the rat!

that there's a rat's nest in this house. Oh, there's the rat!

Alive or dead? Alive.

Alive or dead? Alive.

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