After professional carpet cleaning, stay off the carpet for 6-12 hours to allow complete drying. This helps in preventing damage and odors. Use fans or open windows to speed up the drying process.
Putting Furniture Back and Usage Guidelines
Put furniture back after 24 hours to prevent imprints in the carpet fibers as they resettle. Check with your cleaner before using chemicals that may require additional drying time.
Preventing Issues After Carpet Cleaning
Keep children and pets off the carpet after cleaning to avoid re soiling damp fibers. Adults should wear booties if crossing damp carpet to maintain cleanliness.
If carpet gets very wet from flooding, a dehumidifier can help speed up drying. However, it cannot remove contaminants from floodwater.
Stay completely off new carpet for 24-48 hours after cleaning to allow thorough drying and prevent mold, bacteria, and odors. Consider using protective overshoes if necessary.