THE FIRST 24 HOURS ARE CRUCIAL!

• First and foremost is to STAY CALM!

• Turn off any running water immediately.

• Shut off only the breaker in the damaged area before unplugging or removing any electrical devices located on the wet carpet.

• Place aluminum foil under legs of any furniture which is in contact with wet carpet. This will help prevent furniture stains on your carpet.

• Aluminum foil also hasten the drying process

• Lift drapes away from wet carpet.

• Pin up upholstered furniture skirts which may get wet.

• Remove valuable contents such as books, shoes, paper goods, fabrics, potted plants, and other items which may stain wet carpet.

Do not attempt the following:

• Don't use your home vacuum, since electrical shock may result, as well as certain damage to the equipment itself.

• Don't place newspaper in traffic areas to walk on, since newspaper ink transfers easily to the wet carpet fibers and may result in permanent staining.

• Don't walk on carpet any more than necessary. This will keep from spreading the damage to unaffected areas.