Water Damage Emergency Tips

What you can do until help arrives

Buff the area affected by water immediately after damage happens with a soft, cotton cloth such as a diaper. Soft cotton will absorb the water without scratching the wood.
Try your best to buff with the woods grain for best results
If you still see water marks try using a blow-dryer on a low setting before it sets into the wood. If you do not use a low setting your previous water mark will turn into a heat mark.
After you have removed the water stain, to make the wood look fresh and new buff the surface with an oil-based furniture polish.

Remove excess water by mopping and blotting.
Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items.
Remove and prop wet upholstery and cushions.
Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer.
Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting.
Remove art objects to a safe, dry place.
Gather loose items from floors.

Don't leave wet fabrics in place. Hang furs and leather goods.
Don't leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet carpet or floors.
Don't use your household vacuum to remove water.
Don't use television or other household appliances.
Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.