I have about 2 square feet of carpet that got sodden from leaking "wall event'.. have sopped up with towels but am concerned about mildew etc. I have no wet vac capability
Advice?

Go to a hardware store and rent a wet vac. It is a big drum and a vacuum. Y ou plug it into the wall, and when the drum is full, you empty it outside or down a toilet, int the bathtub, etc.. It is on wheels.

Tick

I got a small one at home depot that fits over one of their orange buckets for around 20 bucks (one of the best investments ever)!

Get a wet/dry vac. Will have to remove filter when using on water.

Great for use, as dry vac, in garage or any construction work u do. Very good investment.

Chuck