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Shop-Vac 16-Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum
Why you need it: Standing water is the clock. A 16-gallon wet/dry vac pulls it out of floors, basements, and crawlspaces in minutes — before it soaks into drywall and starts the mold timer.
Frigidaire 50-Pint Dehumidifier
Why you need it: After extraction, humidity is still the enemy. Dropping ambient moisture below 50% stops mold from taking hold in the first 48 hours — the single biggest factor in whether a house is salvageable.
Superior Pump 1/2 HP Utility Sump Pump
Why you need it: When water keeps rising, a vac isn't enough. A utility pump moves hundreds of gallons an hour out of a basement so you're not fighting a losing battle with a mop.
Vacmaster Air Mover (Carpet Blower)
Why you need it: High-velocity airflow dries subfloors, wall cavities, and carpet pads that a vac can't reach. Stack a few and you cut drying time from weeks to days.
3M N95 Respirator (20-pack)
Why you need it: Tear-out and mold remediation throw spores and fine dust into the air. An N95 is the minimum protection for your lungs during cleanup — and you'll go through them.