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 2014
Joshua and Andrew showed up on time and went to work right away. They were fast, efficient and very pleasant to deal with. And they did a great job on the areas that had been stained. Top notch cleaning and they went out of their way to clean an area rug that really needed it but wasn't on the...
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Reviewed in April 2013
Hydro Clean did an excellent job cleaning our carpets. We have had our carpets done professionally several times, but this was the BEST ever. They got up stains and even took 2 of our area rugs to their shop to clean and return in a few days. No doubt, we will use them again. Ryan ...
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Reviewed in May 2017
Left message on website that wasn't responded to. Then called and left message and got an immediate call back from the owner, Brandon. Easy to schedule. Adam and Mark were prompt, professional, thorough, explained everything they did, gave tips for pet stains, very good to work with.
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Reviewed in December 2012
Fantastic. A young man showed up right in time the day of the appointment. Was quick but thorough. I appreciated he was energetic and interested in the work we needed and paid attention to my thoughts and questions. Really could not have been better. We sent a rug out for cleaning at their...
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Reviewed in November 2013
They arrived promptly, were professional and friendly. They worked hard to remove some very stubborn spots.
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Reviewed in February 2015
Great - very attentive to our needs and desires. Dried in appropriate time frame and looked much improved!
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Reviewed in April 2017
Rugs were picked up as told. It take a lot longer than I expected but delivered and laid out. The rugs look clean. I would hire them again.
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Reviewed in September 2015
I had rented a steam cleaner and had gone over both rugs 3 or 4 times each trying to get the smell out of them. I had hoped that they would be able to clean the carpets in our home/garage but they took them to their shop. A few days later I went to pick them up (kinda wish they had them unrolled...
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Reviewed in November 2015
On time. Totally professional. Outstanding service and great results on carpets, furniture and rugs. Wouldn't use anyone else. Great work at a reasonable price.
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Reviewed in April 2015
They did a great job cleaning my carpets. The only problem I had is that I had to pay quite a bit extra to have my area rugs cleaned. I was under the impression that they could be included as part of the square footage that came with the deal, but since they were covering hardwood floors, they...
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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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