It normally takes carpets between 6-10 hours to dry on their own once they've been cleaned. If the weather outside is dry, opening your home or business's windows can speed up the drying process. If the weather is rainy or humid, your carpets can take even longer to get to the point where you can walk on them again. Sometimes, a full 24 hours is needed to eliminate all traces of dampness. Using high-quality floor fans is a great way to speed up your carpet's drying time. These fans are designed specifically to move a large volume of air right above your floors. They are often used to reduce the water during the flood restoration process. One of these fans can typically dry an entire room in a little over 30 minutes.