How long does it take for carpet to dry after use?
798359
My carpet is usually completely dry within 2-3 hours of shampooing. This machine does a wonderful job of extracting most of the water, shortening drying time.
182091
I found that my carpets weren't 100% dry--slightly damp afterwards. There may be a clog in your hose. As per the instruction guide, put clean water in a shallow dish and use the little green to suck up the water to unclog/clean out the hose.
1118575
You want to apply 3-5 layers total and wait 5 minute between each layer. After all applications are completed, let dry for at least 8-10 hours. Then you are ready to pump the air back in and enjoy.
1644687
I would wait for the carpet to dry completely. The carpet might be 'crunchy' if you apply while it's wet.
1624103
We sprayed it on carpet before retiring for bed. Letting it sit on carpet over night. So for us, it was dry by morning, ready to vacuum.
389421
I let it dry for about 3 hours--though I think it dries much quicker than that. I don't see a need to vacuum after application other than what you'd do on your regular routine. At least, I don't vacuum after application.
1461974
If you went back and forth several times to suck up as much liquid as you can with the machine, I'd say an hour...this will also depend upon the depth and pile of your carpet. for Berbers, probably less, for deeper pile or shags, maybe more.
913808
about 12-13 hours to air dry. I usually end up throwing them in the dryer in the morning for about 25-30 minutes on extra-high to finish drying them after about 8 hours on the drying rack.
343275
Probably about 15 minutes. It dries fairly quickly, but you obviously want to give it some time so you don't ruin it.
1807526
I takes about a day for a rug to dry. I only used the Steam Vac on a synthetic 5 foot by 8 foot rug, not wall to wall carpeting which I think would take longer to dry. I do not like the so-called "steam" vac as it did not clean my rug well. There is no steam, you just use hot water in the tank. S. Modin
852600
It took my floors less than 30 minutes to dry. I would think humidity might play a part if it takes longer.
598044
It has a function like a vaccum cleaner. Carpet is damp after. But it doesn't take long to dry.
1560518
Give it 30 min. to dry and if it feels dry to the tough. then you are good to go.
1837130
Hey Bruce, When I used this product the instructions said to dilute 16 ozs to 1 gallon of water to cover 100 square feet. I got way more coverage than 100 square foot with my 2 gallon pump sprayer. Got around 2650 square foot from one of the gallons bottle I bought. If I sprayed as directed the carpet would be soaking wet for at least three days. My carpet was damp for one and a half days. And I sprayed the area twice. Works great, you can pick up any spills with a damp clean rag.
1443877
The spray drys in like 30-40 minutes on the carpet, and a little more for hardwood floors. If you use a fan it drys faster. The smell goes aways just as fast, as long as you have a window open. Good luck! I think this product really works.
512637
Drying time was about an hour, depending on temperature, I did this in the summer and it was quick, also did many layers so it was an all day job. Did this for the doors, also put few layers of the FatMat insulation on, it might smell a little but once it dries and put doors on , no more smell
1390204
I scrubbed it into the stain and let it sit for a few minutes - I did not let it dry. Hope this helps.