After spilling a liquid or mopping/steam cleaning, how does blowing a fan on the damp area speed up the drying process?

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I know about basic evaporation of water into the air, is it the same concept if the liquid is not water? I was under the impression that heat was what sped up evaporation, not increased airflow.

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Air absorbs moisture from objects based on the moisture level of the object, and the moisture level of the air. The more moist the air is, the slower it pulls in moisture from other objects.

When you run a fan over it, you’re never allowing the moisture level of the air directly above the spill to rise.

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