Tools don't leave fabric or carpets wet. Working at too high a psi, or too low vacuumation can cause overwetting. Or simply putting down too much water !
Obvious ? Yes, but one of the most common errors made by new, untrained, inexperienced c/c's, is putting to much water down and overwetting !
Does'nt matter what tool or machine is being used either !
Learn about what prespray will break down, or emulsify the soiling, whether you just leave it to part the soiling from the fabrics or needs aggitation to work it's magic.
The tools are just rinsing, allbeit, ably assisted with air flow, provided by vacuum action.
As far as BEST tool is concerned, that comes down to personal choice. In my limited experience I have found the CFR to be my favourite. You can dwell on heavily soiled areas without overwetting, but it does go through a lot of water, not a problem with the re cycling machine, but could be a pain on a small capacity machine.