Can you use a rug shampoo on an oriental rug?

<div><p>You can use rug shampoo on an oriental rug, but you need to make sure you use a natural, non-abrasive shampoo. While other carpets made from synthetic fiber can stand up to harsh chemicals, the natural material—sheep’s wool, cotton, silk, or camel hair—that goes into an oriental rug will break down and get damaged if they come in contact with traditional rug shampoos. In many cases, it’s best to let a professional assess your carpet and determine which gentle shampoo would be most appropriate.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2023
It went good the ladies came in a did a great job I recommend this company to anyone who need there house or business clean
Maid Right of Henderson
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Reviewed in September 2015
EXCJ2 Cleaning came highly recommended from Angie's List and just calling around to find cleaners, their name was constantly mentioned to me. I am extremely happy that I chose them. Charles & Brianna are an excellent team and work extremely hard. They worked efficiently and...
J2 Carpet & Tile Cleaning
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Reviewed in August 2015
I called and received a quote for the work I wanted and scheduled the job with no hiccups. They arrived on time and called when they were on their way. Two men arrived and were pleasant and worked hard. The job was done in a little more than an hour. The cost was tremendously reasonable given...
J2 Carpet & Tile Cleaning
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Reviewed in February 2020
showed up on time. Cleaned rug. Took about 20 minutes. Rug looks amazing. Stains completely gone. Will absolutely hire again. Thank you so much.
J2 Carpet & Tile Cleaning
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Reviewed in February 2020
All the work was done as expected, rugs and carpets looked great. A few footprints left on the tile/laminate flooring, but not a big deal. The friendly gentleman that worked very hard left our family with plenty of booties to cover out feet until all the carpets were dry.
J2 Carpet & Tile Cleaning
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Reviewed in June 2015
Technician John was prompt, courteous and professional. He explained everything he was going to do and showed me the used cleaning pads so I could see the amount of soil removed. He complimented the quality of our carpet (unprompted), which was great to hear since we had the carpeting...
Precision Chem Dry
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Reviewed in May 2011
I received an Angie's Big Deal notice about this company. I had never used them before, but because of the deal, I contacted them. They explained that the deal had already expired and shouldn't have been displayed on the Angie's List website. I advised them that it was and as a gesture of...
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Reviewed in January 2017
Excellent work. The rugs were composed of different fibers and he knew each one and gave us good advice. We were very pleased and we did get a discount because we called from Angie's List.
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Reviewed in March 2017
They did a great job! They were punctual, friendly and the rugs came out looking like new! I will definitely use Precision Chem Dry again. In fact, when our tile floors need to be sealed, I will use this company. They clearly take pride in their work.
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Reviewed in December 2014
I called the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and spoke with a very nice person who took all my information regarding size and condition of the carpeting. He informed me that the price would be $75.00, which is the lowest they charge for a "house call". We set a date and time when they would be in...
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Oriental rug cleaning services FAQs

You can use rug shampoo on an oriental rug, but you need to make sure you use a natural, non-abrasive shampoo. While other carpets made from synthetic fiber can stand up to harsh chemicals, the natural material—sheep’s wool, cotton, silk, or camel hair—that goes into an oriental rug will break down and get damaged if they come in contact with traditional rug shampoos. In many cases, it’s best to let a professional assess your carpet and determine which gentle shampoo would be most appropriate.

The average cost to have a professional clean an oriental rug is around $6 per square foot, and most cleaners charge between $5 and $9 per square foot. The size of your rug will be a major factor when it comes to cleaning costs. For example, a 6x9 foot rug will cost $320 on average, while a 9x12 foot rug will cost $650 or more.

The state of your oriental rug will also play a role, as rugs that are excessively dirty and haven’t been cleaned in years will take longer to clean and, therefore, cost more.

It’s possible to clean an oriental rug yourself, but it’s not recommended for two reasons. First, most DIYers only have access to rug shampoos and equipment like steam cleaners, which won’t provide the same deep clean that an industrial machine that shakes dust and dirt out of the fibers would. Second, using any harsh chemicals or shampoos that aren’t specifically made for oriental rugs could damage the material. It’s often a better idea to get an oriental rug professionally cleaned, as this reduces the risk of damage and provides a better clean.

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