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 July 2024
Wonderful!!! Diego was right on time and did an Amazing job cleaning our carpets.. we Highly recommend him
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Reviewed in October 2011
Their work was very nicely done. The crew came on time, and they were very courteous. I would definitely use Haines & Cross again.
Zerorez SoCal
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Reviewed in October 2013
The crew was prompt and knowledgeable, and did a great job. I decided to have them take another runner into the shop to be cleaned after they did the tile. I will use them again.
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Reviewed in February 2011
They are excellent and always on time. They are extremely courteous and had a reasonable price. They are always in touch with you to see if you need anything. They are very responsive. I had a very good experience with them.
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Reviewed in November 2011
The service was prompt and professional. The job that was done was first class and I would use them again and recommend them to others.
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Reviewed in March 2012
We have an ill, elderly cat that used our oriental rug as a litterbox when we weren't looking. She also vomited on the rug several times. I feared the rug was ruined but, as a last ditch effort, found local Haines & Cross on Angie's List and took the rug to them. After a few short weeks I...
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Reviewed in August 2012
The service was awesome overall! They’re very professional but they also take the time to ask you’re your needs are and to make sure that you’re completely happy with the work. They’re just great to work with overall.
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Reviewed in October 2014
Zerorez is fantastic: professional, fast and the results are amazing. I have used them 4 times and I look forward to them coming every time because I know my house will look great.
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Reviewed in February 2013
We were impressed by the Angie's List reviews for Haines & Cross, and also noted a coupon that offered second rug cleaned for 50% off. We brought the rugs to Haines & Cross ourselves and left them for cleaning. They were ready about 9 days later, which was an acceptable turnaround time for...
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Reviewed in April 2014
They did a really good job. They carried the rug inside for my wife and did a very professional job in cleaning our rug.
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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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