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Hepa Mold

Sealed-system H13 HEPA vacuums for mold remediation, restoration, and abatement work, built for IICRC S520 compliance.

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NIKRO LVW15 15-Gallon Wet HEPA Lead Vacuum – 119 CFM, Liquid Pickup

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NIKRO LVW15 Wet HEPA Lead Vacuum — 15-Gallon Liquid Cleanup for AbatementThe NIKRO LVW15 is a 15-gallon wet-capable HEPA lead vacuum for jobs that ...

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NIKRO LV15 15-Gallon HEPA Lead Vacuum – 119 CFM, Moist or Dry

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NIKRO HD15110-S Stainless Steel HEPA Vacuum – 15 Gallon, Dry Pickup

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NIKRO HD15110-S Stainless Steel HEPA Vacuum for Restoration and Abatement CleanupThe NIKRO HD15110-S is a 15-gallon stainless steel HEPA vacuum bui...

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NIKRO PW15110 15 Gallon HEPA Vacuum (Wet/Dry)

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NIKRO PW15110 15 Gallon HEPA Vacuum (Wet/Dry) Specifications HEPA filter 99.99% @ 0.3 micron Powerful 2 HP motor - 115cfm - 110" waterlift 5 stage...

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NIKRO PW10088 10 Gallon HEPA Vacuum (Wet/Dry)

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NIKRO PW10088 10 Gallon HEPA Vacuum (Wet/Dry) Specifications HEPA filter 99.97% @ 0.3 micron Powerful 1.75 HP motor - 112 cfm - 107" waterlift 5 S...

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NIKRO PS600 Mini Poly Air Scrubber – 250-600 CFM, 99.97% HEPA

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NIKRO PS600 Mini Poly Air Scrubber – 250-600 CFM, 99.97% HEPA Light weight, dent and corrosion resistant portable mini air scrubber. This high perf...

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Air-Care Zephyr Duct Cleaning Machine – 200 CFM, 4-Stage HEPA, 61 lbs

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Zephyr Compact Contact Cleaning for Air Ducts and Dryer Vents The Zephyr is the machine for jobs a full-size unit cannot physically reach. At 61 lb...

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Air-Care DuctMaster III Duct Cleaning Machine – 500 CFM, 4-Stage HEPA

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DuctMaster III Contact Cleaning for Residential and Light Commercial Systems The DuctMaster III pairs four vacuum motors with a 2,000 RPM power bru...

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Air-Care Bio Cart 15 HEPA Containment Cart – UV-C, 15 ft Lift, 880 CFM

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Bio Cart 15 UV-C Containment for High-Ceiling Healthcare Maintenance The Bio Cart 15 extends the same sealed work enclosure to 15 ft ceilings and a...

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Air-Care Triton 440 HEPA Air Purifier – 440 CFM, H13 HEPA, Ozone-Free

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Triton 440 Ozone-Free HEPA Filtration for Occupied Rooms The Triton 440 is built for spaces that stay occupied. It is ozone-free mechanical filtrat...

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Dustless D1619 8-Gallon HEPA Wet/Dry Pro – 138 CFM, Upgraded Kit

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D1619 HEPA Wet/Dry Pro with the Upgraded Hose and Tool Package The D1619 is the D1618 with the accessory package a contractor would buy anyway: a 1...

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Dustless D1505 2.5-Gallon HEPA Backpack Vacuum – 120 CFM, 12 lb

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D1505 HEPA Backpack Vacuum for Occupied Buildings and Stair Work A backpack earns its place where a canister does not fit: stairwells, theater seat...

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Dustless D1606 16-Gallon HEPA Wet/Dry Vacuum – 130 CFM, H13 Filter

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D1606 HEPA Vacuum for Silica Dust on Grinders and Saws This is the vacuum that goes on the other end of a dust shroud. The certified H13 filter is ...

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NIKRO AP500 Portable Air Cleaning System – Weld Fume, 99.97% HEPA

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NIKRO AP500 Source-Capture Fume Extractor for Welding ShopsThe NIKRO AP500 captures smoke and fumes at the source during welding, brazing, solderin...

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NIKRO PDC2400 Upright Single Motor Duct Vacuum – 2500 CFM, HEPA

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NIKRO PDC2400 Single-Motor Upright Duct Vacuum for Smaller Runs The PDC2400 pulls 2500 CFM through a single motor and an upright cabinet, sized for...

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NIKRO PDU4000 Upright Dual Motor Duct Vacuum – 5000 CFM, HEPA

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NIKRO PDU4000 Dual-Motor Upright Duct Vacuum for Restoration Crews The PDU4000 runs two motors through a single upright cabinet to pull heavy debri...

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NIKRO 862549 Organic Vapor/HEPA Filter Cartridge

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NIKRO 862549 Organic Vapor/HEPA Filter Cartridge Organic Vapor / HEPA Filter Cartridge # 862447 & # 862655 (For both particulate and fumes such...

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NIKRO 862548 HEPA Filter Cartridge

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NIKRO 862548 HEPA Filter Cartridge HEPA Filter Cartridge for # 862447 & # 862655 (For particulate such as mold, asbestos and dust)

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NIKRO 860839 Organic Vapor/HEPA Filter Cartridge

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NIKRO 860838 HEPA Filter Cartridge

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NIKRO 860838 HEPA Filter Cartridge The cartridge filters vapors and fine particulate for the respirator on mold, lead, and asbestos work. Fits rest...

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Dapper Supply DP-CVC1143 Commercial Backpack Vacuum – 1200W, 10.5 Qt, H12 HEPA, 55-Ft Reach

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Dapper Supply DP-CSM1225 Steam Cleaner & Wet/Dry Extractor – 230°F, 2-Gal, HEPA, 16-Pc Kit

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DP-CSM1225 Steam Extractor and Wet/Dry Vacuum for Deep CleaningThe DP-CSM1225 steams, vacuums, and extracts in a single pass, pulling loosened soil...

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Abatement Bulldog BD2KMA Deluxe Negative Air Machine – 2,000 CFM HEPA + Pressure Gauge

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BD2KMA Deluxe Negative Air Machine — Pressure Gauge and Audible Filter Alarm The Abatement BULLDOG BD2KMA Deluxe is the monitored version of the BU...

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XPOWER X-2700 3-Stage HEPA Air Scrubber – 550 CFM, 5-Speed, 1/2 HP, 115V

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X-2700 HEPA Air Scrubber for Negative Air and Job-Site Air Cleaning The XPOWER X-2700 is a 550 CFM HEPA air scrubber for restoration and constructi...

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HEPA Vacuum for Mold: Sealed-System Machines for Remediation, Restoration, and Abatement Work

Why Does a True HEPA Vacuum Need a Sealed System?

Here's what we see constantly: contractors finish a mold job with a shop vac that has a HEPA cartridge installed and call it good. The cartridge is rated 99.97% at 0.3 microns. The vacuum body isn't. Air leaks around the filter mount, the motor exhaust, and the seam between the canister and lid, and spores bypass the media on the exhaust side. That's not a HEPA vacuum. A true HEPA vacuum has a gasketed sealed housing, a gasketed filter mounting, and a final-stage HEPA on the exhaust, so 100% of air drawn in passes through HEPA media before leaving the machine. The Abatement Technologies V8000WD and V930D, the HafcoVac EXLR, and the NaceCare TEL 390H are sealed-system designs built to that spec. For IICRC S520 compliance and post-remediation clearance testing, sealed-system is the only configuration that qualifies.

How Do You Size a HEPA Vacuum for Your Crew?

For most contractor mold jobs with under 1,000 sq ft of containment, the Abatement Technologies V8000WD fits: 135 CFM, 92-inch water lift, 8-gallon wet/dry capacity, and water extraction during remediation. The V930D is dry-only for crews that already use a separate extraction unit. For backpack work in occupied facilities (hospital remediation, school abatement, document recovery), Sandia HEPA Raven backpacks provide 150 CFM with sealed HEPA at roughly half the canister price. In pneumatic explosion-proof environments, such as grain dust mold or chemical-contaminated remediation, the HafcoVac EXLR runs on 90 PSI compressed air without an electrical motor and has 30 to 55-gallon capacity. Industrial pneumatics require a 25 CFM compressor on site, which most restoration trailers don't carry. Match the equipment to the trailer.

Related: Asbestos Vacuums · Air Scrubbers · HEPA Backpack Vacuums · LGR Dehumidifiers

Can You Vacuum Wet Mold With a Dry HEPA Vacuum?

Mold remediation has a sandwich rule: HEPA vacuum, wet wipe with antimicrobial, HEPA vacuum again. Skip step one or three and you redistribute spores across every adjacent room. The detail manufacturers rarely state: never vacuum wet or saturated mold with a dry-only HEPA. Moisture saturates the HEPA media, collapses the filter, and the next dry job blows captured spores out the exhaust. Dry the substrate first, or use a true wet/dry HEPA (V8000WD class). After wet work, swap the HEPA cartridge before the next job — bagged HEPA filters are designed for one mold job, not three.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a HEPA vacuum for mold removal?
Mold remediation requires a true HEPA vacuum that captures 99.97% of particles down to 0.3 microns. A standard vacuum recirculates mold spores back into the air; a sealed HEPA unit traps them so they cannot spread during cleanup.
What makes a vacuum safe for mold work?
A sealed HEPA system, where all air passes through the H13 filter with no leaks around it, is what makes a vacuum mold-safe. Filter grade alone is not enough; the housing has to be sealed so unfiltered air cannot bypass the filter.
Can I use a HEPA vacuum for both dry and wet mold cleanup?
Many HEPA remediation vacuums handle dry spores and wet material, but confirm the unit is rated wet/dry before vacuuming liquid. A wet/dry HEPA unit lets one machine handle both containment dust and water without damaging the motor.
What do I do with the filter after mold cleanup?
Treat a used HEPA filter as contaminated waste and bag it before disposal. Change filters on schedule during large jobs, since a loaded filter loses suction and can release captured spores.
Does a HEPA vacuum remove mold?
A true HEPA vacuum captures 99.97% of mold spores at 0.3 microns, but only when the filter is paired with a sealed-system housing so 100% of intake air passes through the filter (not around it). Vacuuming alone does not kill mold or eliminate growth embedded in porous materials like drywall, carpet backing, or wood — it removes the surface and airborne spores after physical removal. The IICRC S520 standard for mold remediation uses HEPA vacuuming as step one and step three of the HEPA-sandwich technique (vacuum, wet wipe with antimicrobial, vacuum again).
What is the best commercial HEPA vacuum for mold?
The Abatement Technologies V8000WD is a sensible default for mold-remediation contractors. At $845, it delivers 135 CFM and 92 inches of water lift, with an 8-gallon wet/dry tank. It can handle dry vacuuming inside containment as well as wet pickup during porous-material removal. For dry-only work, the Abatement Technologies V930D costs $821 and is rated at 74 CFM. It is identified for asbestos and mold work. Crews doing lighter work in occupied buildings may prefer the Sandia HEPA Raven 70-4003 backpack. It costs $600, delivers 150 CFM, and has a 6-quart capacity with both a HEPA bag and filter. The backpack is easier to carry between work areas, but it is intended for dry cleaning rather than wet remediation pickup.
Do HEPA air purifiers remove mold the same way HEPA vacuums do?
No. HEPA air purifiers (and air scrubbers used in remediation) capture airborne mold spores already circulating in the room — they cannot remove mold from surfaces. HEPA vacuums physically extract spores and dead mold from substrates: wall cavities, framing, HVAC components, settled dust on horizontal surfaces. Both are needed on a mold remediation job. The sequence is: contain the area, run an air scrubber for negative pressure, remove non-salvageable porous materials, then HEPA-vacuum every accessible surface inside the containment as the final cleaning step before clearance testing.
Can a regular shop vac with a HEPA filter substitute for a true HEPA vacuum on mold work?
No. This is a common mistake on small-loss mold jobs. Installing a HEPA cartridge does not turn a standard shop vac into a sealed system. Air can escape around the filter housing, through the motor exhaust, or at the seam between the canister and lid. Spores that bypass the HEPA media may then be blown back into the room. True HEPA vacuums such as the Abatement Technologies V8000WD and V930D have a gasketed housing, gasketed filter mounting, and a final-stage HEPA exhaust filter. Every cubic foot of air entering the machine passes through HEPA media before it leaves. For IICRC S520 clearance work, use a sealed-system HEPA vacuum, not a shop vac fitted with a HEPA cartridge.

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