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 January 2013
Scheduled an appointment to have my carpets cleaned. Receptionist was very helpful and offered to set up an estimate prior if there were any concerns on pricing/square footage to be cleaned. Opted to have the technician do it on the day of the cleaning. The technician was David who called about...
Pro Clean Restoration & Cleaning
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Reviewed in January 2015
Great! Rafael was extremely courteous, on time and explained everything very thoroughly. He was friendly and knowledgeable and cleaned everything perfectly. I would definitely use Fusion CRS again!
FusionCRS Cleaning & Restoration Services
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Reviewed in February 2014
Details - top of the line equipment, hard working, on time crew, fiber analysis before using cleaners, extra care for hardwood floors, fairly priced, followup to insure carpets dry well. Positive attitude coupled with in-depth knowledge of the trade. Will use them again and even put signs at...
Elite Services Quality Clean
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Reviewed in August 2013
I booked this service because of the 6 room deal there are running. Chris and Mike showed up to my house a few minutes early. They were friendly and very professional. They worked diligently and did everything I asked of them. I would gladly use them again.
PEACHES'N CLEAN
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Reviewed in August 2012
I have used them before for carpet cleaning. I will not use anyone else for my carpet and rug cleaning. They are a little expensive, but well worth it. They do a great job. They will always give you a quote before they do the work. When I was a realtor, building houses and things, I would use...
CHEM-DRY
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Reviewed in February 2012
The work I had them do was performed flawlessly. At least as far as I'm concerned. I've had my carpets cleaned before, so they weren't in too terrible of shape. Still looked great when they finished. I was really surprised at how well of a job they did with the grout. It went from a dingy white,...
Nature's Clean Dri
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Reviewed in January 2013
Duggins was recommended to me by another carpet cleaning service. I brought a 35-year-old Chinese wool rug into them to be repaired and cleaned. They did an excellent job of the repair and the cleaning. I was concerned about bleeding since I had been told it could possibly be a problem. There...
Duggins Services
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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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