The Dryness Factor

One of the most talked about issues in the carpet cleaning industry, particularly in the advertising of services, is drying time. Many companies tout quickest drying times as the sole reason to choose their services above the rest.

Although alternative methods of carpet cleaning (i.e. carbonated chemical cleaning, and bonnet cleaning) can have shorter drying times, there are pros and cons (to be discussed in a future post) to all of the different methods of carpet cleaning. Drying time, although important, should not be the only consideration when choosing a cleaning company.

Let's learn a little bit more about the "dryness factor", as it pertains to the hot water extraction method.

The truth is, many variables contribute to the length of time carpets will take to dry.

Dry times vary depending upon the temperature inside the home, as well as the weather outside the home. For example, rainy or humid weather can cause carpets to dry more slowly. Whereas, in dry, warm weather, opening windows can increase the speed of drying. Turning the furnace up during the winter can also speed up the drying process.

Another factor that affects drying time is how much water it actually takes the technician to clean a particular area. For instance, the area in front of the couch may take more effort (thus more water) to clean, and will usually take more time to dry.

The quality of equipment used can also play a large role in carpet drying times. Higher powered machines, with stronger suction will pull more of the water out, thus leaving less moisture that needs to dry by evaporation. However, even smaller companies with less powerful equipment can impact their drying times greatly, simply by the effort they are willing to put into the process. The more "dry strokes", or passes of the carpet cleaning wand where water is being extracted rather than injected, that a technician performs - the shorter the drying time will be. A good technician will perform dry strokes until he is satisfied that there is no more moisture that can possibly be extracted by suction.

At J.P. Carpet and Tile Care, not only is our equipment top of the line with high-powered extraction, but our service is also top of the line. We take extra care and time to make sure carpets are left as dry as possible by our process, insuring the quickest drying times along with the highest quality cleaning. Most areas will dry in 2-4 hours, however, many areas are dry before we ever leave your home.

I hope this insight into the "dryness factor" was helpful, and I welcome any feedback, or questions you may have. We're gearing up for a fantastic promotion and giveaway, so make sure to check back!

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