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 November 2015
They worked on my extremely dirty carpet. I bought a new home seven years ago and they did not put my carpet down properly so JC Carpet said they could fix my bumps and lumps. And they did! I plan on calling them back this week to clean an area rug, now that I have more money. They were very...
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Reviewed in January 2017
I could not be happier with the service that Lewis Carpet Cleaners provided. From start to finish, Lewis was friendly, efficient and professional. Prior to utilizing Lewis, I had a phone conversation with Shane, who was exceptionally thorough in explaining their services and the various options...
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Reviewed in May 2014
At Christmas time 2013 I purchased 3 Angie's List coupons for Lewis Carpet Cleaning. Pick up was scheduled with a courteous employee plus there was appointment confirmation by the owner. Two very courteous employees picked up my carpets--to include a living room 11'x18' Kashan. Approximately...
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Reviewed in January 2015
From 1st phone contact, staff was very friendly and helpful. rates and quality of work excellent. used a coupon. will use their services again.
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Reviewed in March 2015
We bought a deal for cleaning area rugs. That deal only covered a runner and a medium rug for our entryway. We added a dining room are rug and had them create pads to go under all 3 rugs. They were very prompt and courteous, our rugs look great! We would use them again.
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Reviewed in March 2013
As expected. Would have used this provider to reseal our granite and marble counters too but Lewis prices in this area of expertise were much more expensive than the local vendor that our contractor recommended ($1000 vs. $300).
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Reviewed in November 2014
They did good work and they kept all appointment times. They held back the rug while I had the flooring put in as well. They were really easy to work with. I will absolutely use them again.
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Reviewed in March 2015
I was delighted with the service, pick up and delivery. More importantly I was delighted with the results of the cleaning. The rugs look great. I will use again.
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Reviewed in November 2013
Lewis Carpet did a great job cleaning my area rugs. I have dogs that have chewed bones on the rugs and left residue. Lewis Carpet managed to clean the carpets, removing this residue as well.
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Reviewed in January 2014
Very responsive, came on time. They were very careful with the furniture and walls, very polite. Although quoted a time of 7 to 10 days, the carpets were delivered in 4 days. Again, very courteous and careful - and patient in placing the rugs exactly where I wanted them. The carpets looked...
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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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