Drying Methods

Drying Methods: Remove & Vaporize!

All locations get tested for Moisture readings, moisture meters measure the percentage of water in solids, gases, and hydrocarbon liquids through a variety of invasive or non-invasive technologies. Industrial moisture meters measure trace amounts of moisture, ensuring precise percentage readouts, once the standing water is cleared Fans and Air Movers are set up to remove as much water as quickly as possible in a liquid form. Dehumidifiers are brought in to control the moisture throughout the area. Vaporize the remaining moisture as quickly as possible, We removing the vaporized air as quickly as possible, by Placing fans and blowers with air scrubbers and dehumidifiers in the rooms containing the moister before spreading can creating Mold throughout the areas, by passing air through filtration devices that pulls contaminated air through a HEPA filter and re distributes the clean air back into the environment, setup aside with Dehumidifiers work by pulling humid air across a cold evaporator that condenses the air, removing moisture that drops to a tray and eventually pumped out through a drain line.

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AIR SCRUBBER

This is an air filtration device that pulls contaminated air through a HEPA filter and re-distributes the clean air back into the environment. This piece of equipment is vital to a proper mold remediation. Quite often, this machine is vented outside to create “negative pressure” inside the containment.

Some Air scrubbers are designed to attaches directly to the ductwork of your HVAC system. It removes air pollution, VOCs, surface contaminants, pet dander, odors, and dust. It provides a cleaner, healthier, and more efficient home. Air scrubber technology is close to 100% effective. Some models can eliminate up to 99% of airborne microorganisms as well as surface microorganisms, including black mold, Staph, and MRSA. Air scrubbers also work well for gases, vapors, VOCs, and offensive odors.

How many air scrubbers do I need?

A: As a rule, you should achieve a minimum of 6 ACH. This means that an air scrubber must complete six air
changes every hour, or one every 10 minutes. If you can increase the ACH, do so. You can see that you would
need an air scrubber with 400 CFM to maintain 6 ACH in a 4,000 cubic foot space.

Do air scrubbers kill mold?

A: The answer is yes. Air scrubbers remove a variety of pathogens and contaminants, including mold. They
can also remove allergens like dust mites, pollen, and mold spores. Air scrubbers can remove 99% of these
airborne particles.

How long should I run an air scrubber?

A: The industry guideline recommends that an air scrubber be in the environment for 24 to 48 hours to
thoroughly scrub the air. These types of air devices usually do between 4 to 6 air exchanges per hour which
will effectively aid in the filtration and cleaning of the airspace.

Are home air scrubbers safe?

A: The answer to this question is a definitive Yes, if your house doesn't have underlying wiring issues that would
prevent a modern appliance from being able to function properly.

How much does an air scrubber cost?

A: Air Scrubber with Am-Cat Ems generally costs around $1,300-$2,000 depending on the size of your home and
HVAC system and or the setup fee in the placement of the mobile equipment.

Do air scrubbers help with Covid?

A: When used properly, air cleaners and HVAC filters can help reduce airborne contaminants including viruses in
a building or small space. By itself, air cleaning or filtration is not enough to protect people from COVID-19.

Dehumidifier

Since mold issues are often caused by water damage, industrial dehumidifiers are often used to remove the excess moisture. Dehumidifiers work by pulling humid air across a cold evaporator that condenses the air, removing moisture that drops to a tray and eventually pumped out through a drain line. So, at the end of the mold remediation, you should not only get rid of your mold problems but also be left with a dry environment, so issues do not return. Air movers or Fans that are typically used on a water damage mitigation are typically not used on mold remediation jobs in preventing to control the air flow which would then disrupt it.

Is it OK to sleep in a room with a dehumidifier?

A: Yes, it is perfectly safe to sleep in the same room as a dehumidifier. If you are particularly interested in a dehumidifier for the bedroom the noise level will be particularly important to you.

What are the benefits of a dehumidifier?

A: A dehumidifier helps reduce musty odors that can accompany mold and mildew. Reducing the potential
development of mold on furniture, curtains, bed sheets and clothing. Running a dehumidifier reduces dust.
Dust can trigger allergies; and this device will help to reduce allergens such as dust mites, mold, and mildew.

What are the pros and cons of a dehumidifier?

Pro: Helps with Allergies.
Pro: Increases Comfort.
Con: Noise and Heat.
Con: May Increase Energy Bill.
Con: Requires Regular Maintenance.

Do dehumidifiers kill mold?

A: So, to answer your question, dehumidifiers do NOT kill mold, but they do prevent it by reducing humidity. If
you have a mold problem in your home, do not wait. ... Remove the mold and stop the moisture source (leak,
condensation, high humidity, etc.) to prevent more damage and costly repairs.

How much does a commercial grade dehumidifier cost?

A: Industrial/commercial dehumidifiers can start at $5,500 and their price can go higher depending on their

capacity and features. If your commercial establishment is not too large, then you can benefit from a whole-
house dehumidifier model that can start at $2,500 for a 260-pint capacity

How many square feet can one pint cover?

A: One pint of our paint covers about 50 square feet, or one dresser and two chairs. One quart can cover a bed,
a dresser and four chairs. And one gallon is enough to paint the average sized kitchen.

Take the Quiz to Learn More

Created on March 06, 2022 By

Cory Meister

Drying Methods

Am-Cats Ems certification program is designed to provide the correct techniques in drying methods used in water mitigation cause by unexpected catastrophes.

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Q. Is it okay to sleep in a room with a dehumidifier?

A. Is it bad to sleep with AC on? In short, scientists and experts seem to agree that leaving your AC on during the night is safe.

B. Yes, it is perfectly safe to sleep in the same room as a dehumidifier. If you are particularly interested in a dehumidifier for the bedroom the noise level will be particularly important to you.

C. When having the boiler installed, you'll just need to ensure that the boiler is room sealed, which means that the appliance takes air from outside and any waste fumes are sent back outdoors rather than into the room. This makes it perfectly safe for someone to sleep in the same room.

D. Sleeping with mice/rats in your home is not safe, and you should get rid of them as soon as you find out they've been visiting your home.

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Q. What are the pros and cons of a dehumidifier?

A. Pro: Helps with allergies.

B. Pro: Increases comfort.

C. Con: Noise and heat.

D. Con: May increase energy bill.

E. Con: Requires regular maintenance.

F. All The Above.

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Q. Do air scrubbers help with Covid?

A. Air scrubbers remove a variety of pathogens and contaminants, including mold. They can also remove allergens like dust mites, pollen, and mold spores and dust. According to Industry, air scrubbers can remove 99% of these airborne particles.

B. While the filters can't eliminate common allergy triggers like dust, dirt, pollen and pet dander, the best air purifiers will help boost the overall air quality in your home, hopefully helping to reduce some of the nastier allergy symptoms and helping you breathe a little easier.

C. When used properly, air cleaners and HVAC filters can help reduce airborne contaminants including viruses in a building or small space. By itself, air cleaning or filtration is not enough to protect people from COVID-19.

D. An air purifier can also make a big difference in flu prevention, especially during flu season, when all around you are putting flu virus into the air with their sneezes.

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Q. Do dehumidifiers kill mold?

A. So, to answer your question, dehumidifiers do NOT kill mold, but they do prevent it by reducing humidity. If you have a mold problem in your home, do not wait. Remove the mold and stop the moisture source (leak, condensation, high humidity, etc.) to prevent more damage and costly repairs.

B. There are no scientific guidelines about the use of humidifiers to prevent flu, the germs may be able to survive in the drier air conditions. So, the thought is that, if you keep the humidity level up in a room, the virus is less likely to survive.

C. One method to kill fleas naturally is to use dehumidifiers to remove moisture from the area. If you can keep the average room humidity down around 50 percent for at least two days or more, you'll kill most of the adults, pupa, and larva.

D. Plants need moisture from the soil or air to complete the photosynthesis equation. ... However, even those with high humidity levels that regularly use a dehumidifier, won't kill their plants – providing they're the right plants; cared for, watered, and shown some indirect sunlight from time to time.

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Q. How long should I run an air scrubber?

A. Are Air Scrubbers Really That Effective? Nothing is 100% effective, but air scrubber technology comes close. Some models can eliminate up to 90% of airborne microorganisms, as well as 99% of surface microorganisms, including black mold, Staph and MRSA.

B. An air scrubber can remove mold spores if it has a true HEPA filter and enough air flow. Many air scrubbers are for gas removal A true HEPA air purifier is generally a better solution for mold removal.

C. The industry guideline recommends that an air scrubber be in the environment for 24 to 48 hours to thoroughly scrub the air. These types of air devices usually do between 4 to 6 air exchanges per hour which will effectively aid in the filtration and cleaning of the airspace.

D. So, a minute on and a minute off has always been the minimum rule of thumb. Two minutes on and two minutes off is just that much better for the motor. With the old conventional pressure tank method, the pressure tank fills at the rate the pump can produce, less the amount of water being used at the time.

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Q. Do air scrubbers kill mold?

A. Air purifiers and scrubbers make the air safer by filtering out floating contaminants. That includes common allergens such as tobacco smoke, dust, and pollen. They don't reduce the humidity. Most use some sort of mechanical filter that needs occasional cleaning or replacement.

B. A solution of diluted bleach provides the fastest way to kill mold on walls or flooring. Prepare the solution by adding one cup of bleach into a bucket that contains about a gallon of warm water. Then proceed to scrub the mold vigorously with a stiff-bristled brush you've dipped in the bleach solution.

C. Yes. Air scrubbers remove a variety of pathogens and contaminants, including mold. They can also remove allergens like dust mites, pollen, and mold spores. Air scrubbers can remove 99% of these airborne particles.

D. Water pump that employs both a motor and an impeller for the water pumping process. During the water pumping, the impeller spins very fast. The pressure then causes the water to jet forward in a high-speed manner out of the impeller.

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Q. How many air scrubbers is needed per job?

A. The pump is powered by an electric motor that drives an impeller, or centrifugal pump. The impeller moves water, called drive water, from the well through a narrow orifice, or jet, mounted in the housing in front of the impeller. ... Its function is to slow down the water and increase the pressure.

B. As a rule, you should achieve a minimum of 6 ACH. This means that an air scrubber must complete six air changes every hour, or one every ten minutes. If you can increase the ACH, do so. You can see that you would need an air scrubber with 400 CFM to maintain 6 ACH in a 4,000 cubic foot space.

C. There is no need to keep the dehumidifier running constantly. It's generally enough to run the unit when the humidity level is 50% or higher. A good rule of thumb to remember is to maintain a comfortable 30-50% humidity level for most homes.

D. The industry guideline recommends that an air scrubber be in the environment for 24 to 48 hours to thoroughly scrub the air. These types of air devices usually do between 4 to 6 air exchanges per hour which will effectively aid in the filtration and cleaning of the airspace.

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Q. How much does a commercial grade dehumidifier cost?

A. Depending on how bad a room moisture level is, you might a bigger dehumidifier to cover a bigger room. For e.g., a 50-pint dehumidifier can cover 700 sq. ft. room size with 50-60% humidity level, but you will need at least a 60-pint dehumidifier to cover a very damp room with 70-80% humidity.

B. there are no scientific guidelines about the use of humidifiers to prevent flu, the germs may be able to survive in the drier air conditions. So, the thought is that, if you keep the humidity level up in a room, the virus is less likely to survive.

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Q. What are the benefits of a dehumidifier?

A. A dehumidifier helps reduce musty odors that can accompany mold and mildew. Reducing the potential development of mold on furniture, curtains, bed sheets and clothing. Running a dehumidifier reduces dust. Dust can trigger allergies; and this device will help to reduce allergens such as dust mites, mold, and mildew.

B. Installing a fan may seem like a small thing, it can be a big draw for future homebuyers– especially in an environmentally conscious place like Southern California. Homebuyers want energy efficiency. In fact, a new study found energy efficient homes sell for 7% more.

C. Home watering filter system is worth it. More than just a water filter for your faucet, these filters help take hard or problem water and turn it into cleaner, safer water that's better for your entire home and family.

D. Adds moisture to the air to prevent dryness that can cause irritation in many parts of the body. Humidifiers can be particularly effective for treating dryness of the skin, nose, throat, and lips. They can also ease some of the symptoms caused by the flu or common cold.

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Q. How much does an air scrubber cost?

A. Some companies will winterize a vacant home for around $200. In most cases, you can do it yourself for less than $20. Others make it a point that it is the buyer's responsibility, hence you have to pay for the property to get de-winterized. Note: this runs $50 to $150 and the cost to re-winterize is $125 – $350.

B. Homeowners might expect to pay between $500 and $2000 for a whole house air purification system. Costs are affected by the quality of your chosen system, size of your home, installation costs, and added warranties or guarantees.

C. Depending on the size of the plumbing system a residential smoke test will be between $300-$350 and a commercial smoke test will be between $400-$600.

D. Air scrubber with Am-Cat Ems generally costs around $1,300-$2,000 depending on the size of your home and HVAC system and or the setup fee in the placement of the mobile equipment.