Just-cleaned carpet should dry within six to eight hours or less, and should never stay damp more than 24 hours, or microbial growth and odor may occur.
Slow-drying carpet may have had too much cleaning solution applied and not enough removed or extracted; or it may simply be a matter of humid-air conditions in the area cleaned. [Note: Ad or content links featured on this page are not necessarily affiliated with IICRC (The cleantrust) and should not be considered a recommendation or endorsement by IICRC (The cleantrust)].
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Carpet cleaning machines - and operators - vary in their ability to control wetting, to properly extract solution and soil, and to implement drying procedures both during and after cleaning. The
Carpet and Rug Institute evaluates equipment to determine how well it cleans and removes moisture (see
www.carpet-rug.org).
cleantrust-Certified Firms provide technicians with on-going education and training in effective carpet cleaning and drying, which leads to certification for technicians.
High velocity blowers or fans speed drying by promoting rapid evaporation. Operating ceiling or vent fans, and setting the heating,
ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system on moderate temperatures (typically 72-75°F), also helps dry carpet relatively quickly.
What is the Standard Drying Time When Carpet is Cleaned?: Created on May 16th, 2008. Last Modified on January 21st, 2014
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The mission of IICRC is to identify and promote an international standard of care that establishes and maintains the health, safety and welfare of the built environment.
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