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NIKRO LVW15 15-Gallon Wet HEPA Lead Vacuum – 119 CFM, Liquid Pickup
NikroNIKRO 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 ...
View full detailsNIKRO LV15 15-Gallon HEPA Lead Vacuum – 119 CFM, Moist or Dry
NikroNIKRO LV15 HEPA Lead Vacuum — 15-Gallon Capacity for Full-Day AbatementThe NIKRO LV15 is a 15-gallon HEPA lead vacuum for crews running full-day cl...
View full detailsNIKRO HD15110-S Stainless Steel HEPA Vacuum – 15 Gallon, Dry Pickup
NikroNIKRO HD15110-S Stainless Steel HEPA Vacuum for Restoration and Abatement CleanupThe NIKRO HD15110-S is a 15-gallon stainless steel HEPA vacuum bui...
View full detailsNIKRO PW15110 15 Gallon HEPA Vacuum (Wet/Dry)
NikroNIKRO PW15110 15 Gallon HEPA Vacuum (Wet/Dry) Specifications HEPA filter 99.99% @ 0.3 micron Powerful 2 HP motor - 115cfm - 110" waterlift 5 stage...
View full detailsNIKRO PW10088 10 Gallon HEPA Vacuum (Wet/Dry)
NikroNIKRO 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...
View full detailsNIKRO PS600 Mini Poly Air Scrubber – 250-600 CFM, 99.97% HEPA
NikroNIKRO PS600 Mini Poly Air Scrubber – 250-600 CFM, 99.97% HEPA Light weight, dent and corrosion resistant portable mini air scrubber. This high perf...
View full detailsAir-Care Zephyr Duct Cleaning Machine – 200 CFM, 4-Stage HEPA, 61 lbs
Air-CareZephyr 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...
View full detailsAir-Care DuctMaster III Duct Cleaning Machine – 500 CFM, 4-Stage HEPA
Air-CareDuctMaster III Contact Cleaning for Residential and Light Commercial Systems The DuctMaster III pairs four vacuum motors with a 2,000 RPM power bru...
View full detailsAir-Care Bio Cart 15 HEPA Containment Cart – UV-C, 15 ft Lift, 880 CFM
Air-CareBio 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...
View full detailsAir-Care Triton 440 HEPA Air Purifier – 440 CFM, H13 HEPA, Ozone-Free
Air-CareTriton 440 Ozone-Free HEPA Filtration for Occupied Rooms The Triton 440 is built for spaces that stay occupied. It is ozone-free mechanical filtrat...
View full detailsDustless D1619 8-Gallon HEPA Wet/Dry Pro – 138 CFM, Upgraded Kit
Dustless TechnologiesD1619 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...
View full detailsDustless D1505 2.5-Gallon HEPA Backpack Vacuum – 120 CFM, 12 lb
Dustless TechnologiesD1505 HEPA Backpack Vacuum for Occupied Buildings and Stair Work A backpack earns its place where a canister does not fit: stairwells, theater seat...
View full detailsDustless D1606 16-Gallon HEPA Wet/Dry Vacuum – 130 CFM, H13 Filter
Dustless TechnologiesD1606 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 ...
View full detailsNIKRO AP500 Portable Air Cleaning System – Weld Fume, 99.97% HEPA
NikroNIKRO AP500 Source-Capture Fume Extractor for Welding ShopsThe NIKRO AP500 captures smoke and fumes at the source during welding, brazing, solderin...
View full detailsNIKRO PDC2400 Upright Single Motor Duct Vacuum – 2500 CFM, HEPA
NikroNIKRO PDC2400 Single-Motor Upright Duct Vacuum for Smaller Runs The PDC2400 pulls 2500 CFM through a single motor and an upright cabinet, sized for...
View full detailsNIKRO PDU4000 Upright Dual Motor Duct Vacuum – 5000 CFM, HEPA
NikroNIKRO PDU4000 Dual-Motor Upright Duct Vacuum for Restoration Crews The PDU4000 runs two motors through a single upright cabinet to pull heavy debri...
View full detailsNIKRO 862549 Organic Vapor/HEPA Filter Cartridge
NikroNIKRO 862549 Organic Vapor/HEPA Filter Cartridge Organic Vapor / HEPA Filter Cartridge # 862447 & # 862655 (For both particulate and fumes such...
View full detailsNIKRO 862548 HEPA Filter Cartridge
NikroNIKRO 862548 HEPA Filter Cartridge HEPA Filter Cartridge for # 862447 & # 862655 (For particulate such as mold, asbestos and dust)
NIKRO 860839 Organic Vapor/HEPA Filter Cartridge
NikroNIKRO 860839 Organic Vapor/HEPA Filter Cartridge Organic Vapor HEPA Filter Cartridge for # 860850 (For both particulate and fumes such as disinfect...
View full detailsNIKRO 860838 HEPA Filter Cartridge
NikroNIKRO 860838 HEPA Filter Cartridge The cartridge filters vapors and fine particulate for the respirator on mold, lead, and asbestos work. Fits rest...
View full detailsDapper Supply DP-CVC1143 Commercial Backpack Vacuum – 1200W, 10.5 Qt, H12 HEPA, 55-Ft Reach
Dapper SupplyDP-CVC1143 Commercial Backpack Vacuum for High-Traffic RoutesThe DP-CVC1143 pairs a 1200W motor with a 10.5-quart bagged capacity, so one cleaner c...
View full detailsDapper Supply DP-CSM1225 Steam Cleaner & Wet/Dry Extractor – 230°F, 2-Gal, HEPA, 16-Pc Kit
Dapper SupplyDP-CSM1225 Steam Extractor and Wet/Dry Vacuum for Deep CleaningThe DP-CSM1225 steams, vacuums, and extracts in a single pass, pulling loosened soil...
View full detailsAbatement Bulldog BD2KMA Deluxe Negative Air Machine – 2,000 CFM HEPA + Pressure Gauge
Abatement TechnologiesBD2KMA Deluxe Negative Air Machine — Pressure Gauge and Audible Filter Alarm The Abatement BULLDOG BD2KMA Deluxe is the monitored version of the BU...
View full detailsXPOWER X-2700 3-Stage HEPA Air Scrubber – 550 CFM, 5-Speed, 1/2 HP, 115V
XPOWERX-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...
View full detailsHEPA 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.
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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.
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from 96 reviewsPerfect vacuum cleaner. Well made , goes around chair & table legs easily
Nice compact scrubber/vacume. Works very well.
Fast shipping Great Experience
Great product
This vacuum is very light and powerful
Gets the job done without hassle. This vacuum is powerful and reliable for everyday cleaning. Definitely recommend it.
we have three cats, and this purifier has done wonders in removing pet odors and dander
Located in the Twin Cities in Minnesota, we acquired our Brio Air Filter in mid-late Spring of this year (2023) when pollen count was high and we were beginning to experience the effects of Poor Air Quality Index as a result of smoke particulates from fires in Canada that caused the air in much of Minnesota to become hazy and simply dirty.
It is so easy to share our experience with the Brio Air Filter given how quickly and efficiently it removed pollen, dust, and smoke particles from the environment inside our home. Two people in our home who suffer from pollen-related allergies during the spring immediately experienced easier breathing and elimination of symptoms within the house. With respect to smoke particulates from Canada drifting into our environment, EVERYONE in our home experienced directly improved breathing and smell of the air when entering from outside.
An additional piece of information to account for is that we have always employed high grade furnace filters in our home’s central HVAC system. With that high grade filtration in place both prior to and after acquiring a Brio home air filter, we all quickly agreed that deploying the Brio in our home made an easily noticeable positive difference in breathing inside our home. Additionally, those of us who clean our home have observed that dust builds up slower on our floors and furniture than before we deployed the Brio unit.
We did note that the Brio is not as quiet as a few other brands/models on the market that we have tried in our home but the efficiency and quality of the filtration, along with the air turnover rate it provides,allows us to locate the Brio unit in central rooms away from the bedrooms. Since we made that change there has been no noise-related effect on our sleep, while the unit maintains the same level of air cleanliness throughout our home.
A last key point to make is how easy the Brio unit is to maintain. The simplicity of the modular construction of the Brio unit makes it very quick and easy to keep the filtration sections clean. We have not yet reached a point of filter replacement but it is obvious to us that the replacement will take a matter of seconds and can be executed by anyone in our home, including our 10-year-old son.
this bedroom purifier has transformed my sleep quality. the air is so much fresher and cleaner worth every penny
Amazing customer service and reliable products
very customer friendly and professional design.
perfect for maneuvering in tight areas the HEPA filter is a huge bonus
It seems to help reduce my allergy issues. We're glad we bought it. The only problem I had was not seeing any cubic footage recommendations in the online description when purchasing the unit. Bedrooms vary widely in size!!
This vacuum has exceeded my expectations. It's super powerful and handles daily cleaning with ease. I recommend it to everyone.
really effective in sweeping up all kinds of debris from our warehouse floor