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 February 2013
Just terrific. The rug we needed cleaned is an Oriental over 100 yrs old so I was a bit nervous. It couldn't have been done any better I would give them way higher than an A if it was possible
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Reviewed in July 2015
They were extremely nice and professional from the second I picked up my phone to call and schedule an appointment. He was prompt and called me to let me know he was on his way. They even did a follow up phone call to make sure everything went well. My carpet is damaged and stained from tenants...
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Reviewed in March 2014
Excellent A+ service. Came to the house on time, let us know the type of rugs we had, cost of cleaning, cleaned the cheaper rugs here at the house and then took the orientals and wool to their shop for cleaning. Delivered back to the house and even carried one of the rugs upstairs for us....
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Reviewed in March 2018
This company is amazing, we are more than satisfied with our rugs- they all look brand new again! They are always extremely professional and accommodating. I would definitely recommend them!
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Reviewed in March 2013
They did a superb job! I told them what I needed to have done along with the measurements, and they gave me the estimates over the phone. They sent me a bag that the rug would fit in via mail, and when I got the bag, 2 adults had to put the rug in the bag. I also wrote down where the spots and...
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Reviewed in September 2013
Kashmir Oriental Rug did a wonderful job at a very fair price. My rug looks great! I'll be back with my bigger oriental rugs soon. While I was there, the owner told me they would be happy to pick up any sized rug - free of charge!
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Reviewed in March 2013
Terrible service. First the guy comes to the house to pick up the carpets and gives me the price and tells me they will wish it. The carpets were suppose to come back in a week and they did not. I needed it done before the move and they said they had to wash it a second time. I was afraid I was...
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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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