Carpet Cleaning FAQ How long will it take to clean my carpet? On average, it will take approximately 20 minutes per room. This time can vary greatly depending on the amount of furniture to be moved, how dirty the carpet is, and any necessary spot removal treatments. Won't water ruin my carpet? Modern carpet technology is basically water resistant, and the limited amount of water used in our cleaning process is 95% removed by high powered extraction. How long will it take for my carpet to dry? Drying time of a carpet is regulated by humidity, air flow to the room and the type of carpet. Air conditioning or heat, depending on the time of year, will help speed the process. It typically takes between 4 and 8 hours. Why clean my carpet when I've heard that cleaning makes it soil faster? Safe BioKleen Green Cleaning products we use leave NO chemicals or residue on your carpet so it will not attract dirt. This problem refers to cleaning companies who use harsh soap or carbonated chemicals, which may leave a dirt-attracting residue, or dry cleaning methods, which leave oily powder particles in your carpet to attract dirt. How long do I have to wait after cleaning to let my children or pets on the carpet? The carpet may be walked on with clean feet or socks while wet. Since we use all BioKleen Green Cleaning products we leave absolutely NO residue on the carpet, thus it is safe to be on. Activity on the carpet should be limited to this foot traffic until the carpet is dry. Do I need to move my furniture before Alpine arrives? We do ask that you clear as many small pieces of furniture off the areas to be cleaned and we can help with sofas and some larger items. Do I have to be home while my carpet is being cleaned? It is not necessary that you be home while your carpet is cleaned because our cleaning technicians are thoroughly trained and background checked professionals you can trust. In order to provide the best possible cleaning, we do recommend that someone is home before we begin cleaning to discuss any specific needs or areas of concern regarding the care of your carpet. What should I do if the stains that were cleaned reappear? Although most stains that are removed from carpet do not reappear, deep stains in carpet backing may wick back to the surface. If this happens, please give us a call for assistance.