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 2016
Alicia and Chris are just the best. They work with you, are so kind and flexible, and really take pride in their work. They are knowledgeable and passionate. I cannot describe to you the transformation I saw in my old, contractor-grade carpet after APEX worked their magic. Everyone I know was...
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Reviewed in May 2017
Perfect. Picked up rugs, cleaned in less time than quoted. Punctual and very communicative. Must use this company,
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Reviewed in April 2017
We used Apex five years ago to do grout cleaning and were very impressed with their professionalism and the quality of the work that they performed. We had our rugs for some years and they were overdue to be cleaned. We didn't want to go to just anyone because these rugs were one of a kind....
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Reviewed in October 2011
This was an Angie's List special: clean carpets in 3 rooms and a hallway $129.00 Chris did arrive late for the appointment however his office called twice to keep us appraised. When Chris arrived, I asked for an estimate to clean the oriental rug - we agreed on $48! The worked was...
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Reviewed in June 2014
I called Apex and explained the issue with my rugs. They set up an appointment to pick them up. They were on time and carefully rolled and wrapped each rug before leaving my home. It took about six weeks before they were ready to be returned. Again, they made an appointment and were right on...
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Reviewed in August 2016
Excellent. Job took about 3 hours and was performed by Chris the owner. He was professional and worked the entire time. All items were cleaned and look nearly new. I was very pleased and certainly recommend him to others.
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Reviewed in June 2012
They were pleasant, courteous, helpful, informative, fair, on time, everything you'd want. I'd highly recommend them.
Mainstreet Cleaning & Restoration Inc
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Reviewed in December 2011
I took the rug since it was small to the company's location and asked about the procedure and was given a tour of the facilities and explained the process which would be used. I was told that they could not guarantee the one spot that I was concerned about, but the smell of the urine (which was...
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Reviewed in February 2018
We were thrilled with Mainstreet Cleaning & Restoration's services! They worked with us to ensure the floors were done exactly how we wanted them to be. Our entire 3200 sq. ft. home is basically all travertine floors so it was a large job but Mainstreet Cleaning & Restoration had it all done in...
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Reviewed in November 2014
they did a great job, on time and very professional. got the job done in less than two hours. I would recommend !
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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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