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 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...
Lewis Carpet Cleaners & Floor Care Inc
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Reviewed in March 2014
Great! The rugs look fantastic. They were very informative and keep me notified of the progress. I am very happy with the process and outcome.
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Reviewed in October 2014
Great! Very professional. Quick service. They removed ALL of the stains and brought the sparkle to the rugs which they cleaned. Would definitely use them again.
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Reviewed in March 2015
We bought a deal for cleaning area rugs. That deal only covered a runner and a medium rug for our entryway. We added a dining room are rug and had them create pads to go under all 3 rugs. They were very prompt and courteous, our rugs look great! We would use them again.
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Reviewed in February 2014
They arrived on time at the begining of the 2 hour window they gave! Loved that! and the additional amount was $132.50. Still a really good deal for the rugs I was having cleaned! They jhad the rugs done within a week and eeliveered them back putting them all in place. They did such a great...
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Reviewed in May 2014
They cleaned a large carpet approximately 10 by 12. They took it to their store to clean and returned it a few weeks later. The service was really good and we were happy with them.
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Reviewed in June 2015
They did a great job, fast and efficient. I was very pleased with the results and would use them again.
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Reviewed in February 2013
They were excellent. They were very nice. The owner brought it back and laid the rug. He made a recommedation of a pad which I agreed too. He was very customer friendly.
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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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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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