If a material is not drying well, what is the most effective method to increase evaporation?

When materials are not drying effectively, warming the materials is an effective method to increase evaporation. Heat raises the temperature of the materials, which in turn increases the vapor pressure within them. As vapor pressure increases, moisture evaporates more readily into the air. This is particularly effective in water restoration because warm air has a higher capacity to hold moisture compared to cooler air.

Creating a warmer environment around wet materials facilitates the transition of water from a liquid state to vapor, thus promoting evaporation. This method is often combined with other techniques, such as dehumidification and air movement, but solely increasing the temperature of the materials directly influences the rate of evaporation.

In contrast, while increasing air movement and reducing humidity can support drying, they are auxiliary methods that complement the primary effect of heat. Cooling the material would impede the drying process because it would lower the vapor pressure and reduce the rate of evaporation.