A professional carpet cleaning company may be able to help save your carpet and treat it for mold.
Many hardware stores will allow you to rent equipment, such as pumps, that is too expensive to buy for a single use. If you choose to rent a pump, you can set it up in standing water and run a hose to another area, like outside, where the water can drain.
Cleaning while the floors are still wet will keep you from having to re-wet the floors after they’re dried.
You can purchase moisture meters at most hardware stores. They can range anywhere from $40-$200 depending on the brand and the features you choose, but for the most accurate readings, make sure you get one with pins that can be inserted into the wood.
Interlocking wood floors have a higher chance of being permanently deformed due to water damage.
If it’s sunny outside, it’s probably less humid outside than it is in the home. However, you’ll likely need to shut the windows and doors at night, when humidity outside increases.
Sometimes drawers will swell and will be difficult to remove. If this happens, don’t try to force them — just open the cabinet beneath the drawer.
For best results, close nearby windows and doors when you’re using a dehumidifier.
Examples of desiccants include clay-based cat litter, calcium chloride pellets, and chemical dehumidifier packs used to dry boats.
