- Do remove as much excess water as possible by mopping and blotting. Wipe water from wood furniture.
- Do remove and prop up wet upholstery cushions for even drying. (Check for bleeding color.)
- Do place aluminum foil, saucers, or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpet.
- Do turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in the summer; open windows in winter.
- Do remove Oriental and colored rugs from wet wall-to-wall carpet.
- Do punch small holes in sagging ceilings to relieve trapped water (place pans underneath). If possible, stay out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.
- Don’t leave wet fabrics in place; dry as soon as possible.
- Don’t leave books, magazines, or colored items on wet carpets and flooring.
- Don’t use your household vacuum to remove water.
- Don’t use TVs or other electric appliances while standing on wet carpet or floors, especially not wet concrete floors.
- Don’t turn on ceiling fan if ceiling is wet.
Dos and Don'ts for Flooded Carpet
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