A double thick layer of the best and thickest natural beaver felt laid atop sound absorbing composite from 3M. Or the nex time get a flokati rug with long hair. Shampoo and condition it the next time a flood occurs. Then blow dry it straight using an army of teen age girls from the nieghborhood armed with staightening brushes and blow dryers. Caution Use a surge protected power center with 12 outlets on dedicated lines and watch the total amperage for over doing it. It might get a bit hot too.
Wool Rugs
A sump pump failure led to water getting into my basement listening room and the need to replace the wall to wall carpet that was in the house when we bought it. I have decided on vinyl tile with wool area rugs; has anyone had any problems with static electricity from their use?