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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have calls in to 2 companies. What can we do in the meantime?[/quote] Pull the carpet (and particularly the padding under it) out now. The padding is a goner, so toss that. Carpet may be salvageable but ti needs to dry out. Get a shop vac and vacuum up all remaining water. Shop vac is safe since the motor is up high, but don't use an extension cord if it is at risk of being submerged Dehumidifier (they sell them at Home Depot $100-200) Box fans ($10 each) Ventilate and dehumidify. You'll need to empty the dehumidifier every few hours initially, then it'll clear up after a little while.[/quote]
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