by If you hire a professional carpet cleaning service in the northern beaches, you’ll probably question, “How long before I can walk on it again?” Well, the solution isn’t always clear. The type of carpet is quite important. If you’ve ever tried to speed up the drying process with a hairdryer (guilty!), you know that you need to be patient. But now let’s see what occurs with each carpet. Click here!
Let’s talk about synthetic fibers first. Most of the carpets in Northern Beaches are made of nylon or polyester. With appropriate air flow, nylon, which is common in modern structures, dries faster than you may think, usually in just 4 to 6 hours. This is because the fibers don’t soak up water, thus they are ready to use sooner than a sponge. Polyester is similar, but it may hold on to moisture a little longer if it is plush or high-pile.
I mean wool right now. After cleaning, it looks classic, fancy, and really great. The drying time for wool carpets is between 12 and 24 hours, depending on how thick they are and how humid it is outside. If you live near the water or the weather seems “wet dog,” expect the higher end of the scale. Wool fibers hold onto moisture, and towns by the sea are not known for being dry.
Cut pile vs. loop pile? In general, loop shapes like Berber let water out more easily, which could save the drying time by an hour or two. Cut piles last longer because they inhibit moisture from getting to the fibers. Don’t be astonished if loop pile synthetics show up before your morning tea goes cold.
Polyester and nylon are both fast-drying materials; they usually dry in less than half a day. Wool would be here until tomorrow. Thick, fluffy carpets take longer to clean. When you’re trying to keep moisture out, airflow and the weather are your best friends. If you plan to clean, look for a sunny place. You’ll be back on your nice, dry floor in no time.
Carpet Care Specialists Mosman
50 Yeo St, Neutral Bay, NSW, 2089
(02) 8311 3724