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 May 2015
The rug was very clean when they returned it, though not perfect. They explained that some stains don't come out of wool rugs because it is a natural fiber. They also gave me a spot cleaning product free of charge.
Lewis Carpet Cleaners & Floor Care Inc
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Reviewed in June 2015
Fast service Punctual for pick up and drop off Polite and professional The rugs look great
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Reviewed in January 2014
They called to arranged the appointment and picked up two area rugs, one silk and one wool for cleaning. They delivered the cleaned rugs after a week, in cleaned condition. They were courteous and punctual and the quality was good. I would use them again as their quality is good and prices are...
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Reviewed in January 2016
Lewis Carpet were thorough professionals from start to finish. Responsive, knowledgeable, prompt and a fair price for the excellent service.
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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 December 2013
Long overdue review. We have used Lewis Carpets on more than one occasion, so the cost varied. (Hence, the $1.00) Their prices are competitive, the carpets are returned without the chemical smell, and I was pleasantly surprised to find out that they staple a coupon on the back of each...
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Reviewed in July 2014
I purchased an Angie's List deal for rug cleaning. When I called the company, they offered to come and pick up my rugs the next day but were flexible with scheduling the pick-up. Because of damage to one corner, they called me later to ask if I wanted the fringe replaced but noted it would...
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Reviewed in January 2014
Adrian, who picked up the rug was on time; he was very professional, helpful and friendly to me and my dog. Though they said they rug would be back in (think) 5-7 business day, I said I really needed it by the end of the week. Adrian agreed to this... So I asked about my dining room rug. He...
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Reviewed in March 2014
We had Lewis Carpet Cleaning clean two area rugs, both of which were extremely soiled by our shedding Black Lab. The rugs were collected & returned in a timely fashion & looked wonderful. I plan to contact Lewis Carpet Cleaning to clean our large, light Chinese rug at a future date.
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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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