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 2012
We invested in two handmade Oriental rugs 7 years ago when we moved into our new home. Recently we awoke in middle of the night to the sound of our dog getting sick (from both ends). Our dog didn't want to mess up our hardwood floors so he used the rugs instead! We were able to clean it up...
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Reviewed in February 2012
He's one of the best carpet cleaners! It couldn't have been a better experience. He regularly offers coupons in the local paper so we always try to time their ads because they're such a good buy. He does it all and he does extremely well.
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Reviewed in October 2013
The picked up the rug and delivered it back to us on time. The rug was covered, unfortunately, in urine stains from our Dogs. The rug came back fresh and clean.
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Reviewed in December 2010
They did a good job and were professional. We've used them once or twice in the past and we were very pleased with the people and the work they did. The price was fair for what they did.
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Reviewed in July 2014
Frank came to my house on time. He picked up the oriental rugs and explained the whole process, He noticed a strong smell of pet urine and offered me a great deal to remove the stains/odors for both rugs. The whole process took about a week or so and the rugs were delivered back to my home...
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Reviewed in June 2011
I dropped off several valuable oriental rugs, some with stains. they did an exceptional job in the proper cleaning manner for rugs of that type. Price was good, service was done on time. I will use them again. Highly recommend.
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Reviewed in July 2010
I felt the experience was very professional and quality work. My sister used him in the past and was very pleased. I was pleased with the quote and the experience but I didn’t use him because the carpet really isn’t an expensive carpet and it isn’t worth it to me to spend $350 to have it cleaned.
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Reviewed in September 2008
I called to have my rugs picked up from my home, cleaned and then returned. The process took about a week. I was quoted a price of approximately 450.00 plus tax and delivery. I was charged the correct amount. The technicians were prompt and courteous. I felt they took great care while in my...
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Reviewed in September 2011
went very well. no problems. i was glad to have found them on the internet and would recommend them to anyone who asked.
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Reviewed in November 2014
Excellent. Reception & drop off was very easy, efficient, & professional. Quality of work has always been top notch. Rug was ready for pickup as promised!
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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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