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 March 2014
We're in the property management business. It's tough to find a reliable carpet cleaner who understands that putting shampoo on a carpet merely drives it into the pad and doesn't result in a cleaner whole carpet. Steaming a carpet on the other hand removes all dirt and any residual problems...
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Reviewed in August 2015
I dropped off the rug and was met by one of the owners who pulled it out of my truck and carried in. He gave me a little tour of the area where they clean the rugs and a short lesson of the methods and detergents they use or would be using to clean and dry the rug. After less than a week, I...
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Reviewed in June 2014
J & S did an excellent job from the initial contact by phone to delivery of the perfectly cleaned carpets.
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Reviewed in September 2014
J&S Steamway came to the house and picked up my 8 X 10 oriental rug. It was returned about 1 week later perfectly cleaned. I was impressed with the cleaning of the fringe which hasn't looked this good since the rug was new. I was very pleased with the cleaning and excellent service.
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Reviewed in May 2017
The rug looks great. Everything went smoothly. They picked it up and delivered it at the correct time. I will definitely use them again
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Reviewed in October 2014
The experience has been great and they have been out three times. I continue to use them because they always do a good job of cleaning. I have already recommended them to a couple of friends.
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Reviewed in July 2015
It went well. It went fine. I also purchased a couple of the matting that goes underneath the rug. I can't remember exactly the cost. The wool rugs i know costs more. They're the main place that you can take your area rug here in town. Other companies will not take an area rug. This one here, I...
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Reviewed in November 2015
It was ready to be picked within a week but since I was not able to be home for the delivery or had time to pick it up, they wrapped it up securely in protective plastic wrap when I was ready to pick it a week after. They were very understanding and courteous. GREAT customer service!
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Reviewed in June 2014
I have worked with J&S several times now and I appreciate that the same people come out over the years which suggests turnover is low and is helpful as they know the work I need done so a separate appointment to get an estimate is not needed. The work is always thorough and the staff careful as...
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Reviewed in September 2015
They finally responded yesterday. It went very well. They did a nice job. It did cost another almost $60. We had some communication problems. For the work they did, I would give them an A. The work that they did was very good. Once we got on the same page, everything went smoothly. The price was...
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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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