How long for carpet to dry?

oldsfan · January 19, 2009, 4:35pm

Just shampooed the carpet in my car and have doors open. How long does it take for the carpet to dry fully? At what point is it safe to close up the car without risking mildew/foul smell? Thanks

lion9car · January 19, 2009, 4:48pm

We have no idea how warm your garage is. It could be 10 degrees or 80 degrees. It does matter.

oldsfan · January 19, 2009, 4:57pm

outside temp is 62 degrees

ken_green · January 19, 2009, 5:24pm

And humidity level.

edb1961 · January 19, 2009, 5:35pm

To dry the carpet in my 98 Windstar I run the engine with the heater on full blast. I also left the windows open 1 inch so the interior would get nice and warm.

Ed B.

oldsfan · January 19, 2009, 5:47pm

64 degrees 40% humidity

wizard · January 19, 2009, 5:57pm

In my wifes 96 Windstar I ran the car around for about 2 hours with the A/C full blast. Temperature outside was about 90F and humidity about 90%.

oldsfan · January 19, 2009, 6:47pm

Thank you for your help!

Beadsandbeads · January 19, 2009, 11:10pm

You better get it dry in a day or so to avoid mold problems. If you can, you can carefully put a small portable heater in the car and partially open the windows. Make sure it does not overheat.