Tips to ensure the quickest drying time after steam/hot water cleaning of carpets and furniture: you need air movement, low humidity, and the right temperatures.
Humidity and airflow’s effect on drying a wet carpet:
Summer is very humid; you need air conditioning or a dehumidifier to remove the water in the air.
Winter is very dry, items will dry much faster, but you still need temperature and air movement. If you are planning seasonal cleaning, read whether you should clean your carpets during winter.
Airflow – use fans and ceiling fans or open windows. Do not open windows on humid days unless there is no air conditioning because carpet will take a while to dry.
Temperature’s effect on a wet carpet:
The temperature should be between 68 and 72 degrees.
Basements take the longest to dry since they are typically underground. You really should always have a dehumidifier in your basement to maintain humidity, but if cleaning carpet or upholstery in a basement, additional air movement is highly recommended or dry times can exceed 12 hours.
For faster drying time:
Angelo’s Cleaning also offers a carpet drying package for an additional charge of $30 + tax, where we will leave a carpet fan and a small moisture detector to help speed dry carpet and pick up the next day or soon after. Learn more about our professional carpet cleaning service, review our Complete Carpet Cleaning Guide for Southeastern PA Homeowners, or read how often carpets should be professionally cleaned.
