FAQs about carpet cleaning

Among many FAQs about carpet cleaning, we decided to explore the following:

How soon my carpet will dry after cleaning?

Drying time could vary depending on the air flow inside the room, humidity, and the type of carpet.  Traditionally it can take somewhere from two hours to 12 hours to dry the carpet.  It may be ok to walk on wet carpet with clean shoes, socks or feet while it is drying but limit traffic on the carpet as much as possible.

What kind of cleaning agents should I use to clean carpets?

Basic carpet cleaning agents are similar to your laundry detergent.  So, if you have family members that are sensitive to certain types of detergents, you may want to stay away from carpet cleaners that contain those ingredients.  As a rule of thumb, do not let kids lie on wet carpet after cleaning.

Should I get my area rugs cleaned at the same time?

The answer is ‘yes.” Area rugs get soiled same as carpets. They should be removed and cleaned separately from your carpet and should not be placed back on the carpet until the carpet and the area rug completely dried. Placing an area rug over a wet carpet could lead to mold and odor.