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How Long Does Carpet Take to Dry After Professional Cleaning?

Why drying time varies and what customers can do to help carpet dry efficiently after cleaning.

Short Answer

Drying time varies from one home to another. Carpet thickness, indoor humidity, airflow, temperature, how heavily an area needed to be cleaned and the amount of moisture used can all affect how quickly the carpet dries.

What You Should Know

1

Airflow helps

Ceiling fans, HVAC circulation and safe use of portable fans can help move air across the carpet.

2

Humidity changes drying speed

Carpet generally dries more slowly when the indoor environment is humid.

3

Heavily treated areas may take longer

Spots that require extra rinsing or pet treatment can retain moisture longer than lightly cleaned areas.

4

Avoid unnecessary traffic while damp

Keeping foot traffic low while the carpet is drying helps protect freshly cleaned areas.

5

Ask your technician about your home

The technician can give a better estimate after seeing the carpet, room conditions and treatment performed.

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