How long does upholstery take to dry after cleaning?

Drying time depends on the cleaning method used and the specific fabric, but most upholstery takes anywhere from a few hours to a full day to dry completely after a professional cleaning. Steam or hot water extraction methods generally require longer drying times than dry cleaning approaches, since more moisture gets introduced into the fabric during the process. We recommend avoiding heavy use of the furniture until it has fully dried to prevent re-soiling or flattening freshly cleaned fibers. Cleaning Master can also use fans or other techniques to help speed up drying time if faster turnaround matters for your particular household schedule.