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How Long After Carpet Cleaning to Put the Furniture Back?

How Long After Carpet Cleaning to Put the Furniture Back?

May 6, 2021 By Rachael Jones Leave a Comment

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It is finally time to remove all of the dirt that has accumulated on your carpet. So you remove all of the furniture and begin cleaning. Everything goes well, and the carpet is now spotless, but one question remains unanswered.

Is it better to return the furniture right away or wait? And, if you must wait, how long do you wait?
This guide will teach you how long to wait and why it is best to wait. If waiting isn’t an option, we’ll give you a few choices for quickly drying the carpet and returning the furniture after it’s been cleaned.

 

Why is it important to wait for the carpet to dry

Here are some of the reasons you should wait for a carpet to dry up after cleaning.

 

To keep it clean

The first reason is to ensure that it stays clean after being professionally cleaned. While you walk across the room bringing back the furniture, you might bring back the dirt, making the carpet dirty again. But if you must walk across the room, wear clean white socks and make as few steps as possible.

 

To protect the carpet and the furniture

When you return furniture on a wet carpet, the furniture will crush the carpet’s fibres, ruining the carpets. Even so, if the furniture has wooden legs, when in direct contact with the carpet, they may cause staining when some of the colours run into the carpet. Furthermore, water may seep into the furniture and initiate rotting.

If you have metallic furniture, you safeguard it from rust which may initiate oxidation which may ruin it.

 

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How Long After Carpet Cleaning to Put the Furniture Back?

The duration to wait until the carpet dries up and you can put your furniture back depends on a few things.

● The first dependant is the fabric of the carpet. If the material is light, it will obviously dry faster than a heavier version.

● The second dependent is the climatic condition of the area. If it is warm or hot with a lot of draft or wind, the carpet will dry fast. If the site is humid, it may take longer.

● Last but not least, if there is no airflow in the room with a wet carpet, it will take longer to dry.

The estimated time for the carpet to fully dry, once factoring in all these constraints, is between 6 to 10 hours. But for the best results, wait a total of 24 hours to get a completely dry carpet safe to return your furniture.

 

Tips for drying your carpet faster

Here are some things you can do to speed up your carpet drying if you do not have a total of 24 hours to spare.

● Create good airflow
● Use a running fan over the carpet
● Use air-conditioning
● Blow-dry the carpet
● Towel dry

 

Final thoughts

You must be patient and wait for the carpet to dry thoroughly. So, during the next big cleaning-up session, employ one of the tips to help dry it faster, but ensure the carpet air dries for at least those 6 hours before placing the furniture back.

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