Monday, 2 December 2013

Carpet Cleaning Misconceptions: No 2

Will my carpets take days to dry?



In short.......NO



Drying times for carpets and upholstery can vary greatly due to the following conditions:

The relative humidity in the home.
 ( A notoriously damp home will take slightly longer to dry )

How much ventilation is there in the home.
( Windows open will help with the drying process)

•How much soiling is contained within the carpet or fabric.
(Dirty carpets will need more water/chemical passes applying so will take a little longer than average soiled carpets)

•The competence level of the cleaning technician.
(not unnecessarily over wetting the carpet will obviously leave a shorter drying time)

•The moisture retention rates of the respective fibres - Wool, Nylon, Cotton, Polyester, Polypropylene, etc.
(Certain carpets will retain moisture longer than others - so this will need ton be taken into consideration too)
 
Despite all of above, the drying of carpets and upholstery can be achieved within twenty-four hours. In most cases the drying time for carpets is under two hours.

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