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 2015
I have company arriving this week and wanted to have the carpets cleaned before they arrived. We moved into our house in 2006 and have never had them professionally cleaned. With 2 boys, an aging dog and a senile cat (no joke!) you can just imagine what a mess our carpets were. After reading the...
Carpet Pro of Central Florida
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Reviewed in June 2017
Joe D. (the owner) was quick to respond to my request for estimate and came to pick up the rugs and explain the cleaning process himself. The estimate was very fair and it was exactly what I paid. Joe also dropped off the rugs and explained the what I could expect as my rugs continue to age....
ARTISAN Rug Washing Company
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Reviewed in February 2013
EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Reviewed in April 2014
Easy to work with and the rugs look great. Padding was custom cut and will be installed next week.
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Reviewed in July 2017
Artisan folks were very friendly and accommodating. They came to pick up the first two rugs, cleaned them, and came back for the big one. Pick up and delivery service is helpful. The rugs came back clean as requested. Good experience.
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Reviewed in October 2013
Joe is very personal and really knows carpets. His work is very professional. He takes great care not to damage anything in your home as he works. I would certainly recommend him to clean your carpets.
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Reviewed in March 2015
Exceptional! We originally forgot to request the 5% off that's listed on AngiesList, but because he went beyond and above the call of duty, at that point we felt it would be shameful to do so. Before he collected our area rugs he went into details about what to expect, after the cleaning again...
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Reviewed in April 2015
The provider was punctual, personable and generous with advice on maintaining carpets and my other upholstered pieces. When I asked about cleaning my upholstered couch, he explained how I could maintain it to avoid the need for frequent professional cleaning. I would recommend Complete Steam...
Complete Steam Services
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Reviewed in April 2015
Bruce arrived shortly after 8:00 am, as scheduled. He went right to work, and took approx. 1 hour to complete everything that needed to be done. All 3 area rugs were steam cleaned. Bruce showed me how much dirt was being removed by having me watch the clear tube that extracts the dirt while...
Steam Clean My Carpets LLC
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Reviewed in February 2015
Steam cleaned carpeting in one very large bedroom. The carpet is white, is 10 years old and was quite dirty. There were several large stains from a puppy I had 7 years ago. I had cleaned them up several times with Resolve, but they kept coming back. Patrick informed me that Resolve was the...
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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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