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 September 2013
Over the years, I had alternated between them and another company and the other company got their turn, and they messed up and went to another home. The other company got confrontational with me and so I called Chem-Dry and they came out quickly. Carlos came to do the work and he did an amazing...
Chem-Dry By Rhein
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Reviewed in August 2013
I've used this company for at least the last 8 years. The owner always answers and does his best to fit my schedule. If on occasion one of his guys doesn't perform the work up to standards, as it did once when they had equipment problems, the owner will send them back out to re-do or he will...
STEAM MASTER CARPET CLEANING
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Reviewed in January 2015
They picked up the two rugs and explained their process, timeline and price. When the rugs were cleaned, we were invited to view the rugs at their processing facility before they delivered them to our home. They did a great job!
White's Oriental Rug Service
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Reviewed in February 2017
As usual, it went great! I have used Quality Carpet Care for about 20 years. I am very picky and they are the ONLY carpet cleaning service that I will use. It is a family owned, father/son business. Quality Carpet Care takes pride in their work and always performs quality service. In addition,...
Quality Carpet Care
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Reviewed in February 2014
We found the off of Angie's List. I had a couple of rugs, and I have dogs, and I had planned that we would have the rugs cleaned once we moved. They picked the rugs and cleaned them. I was very pleased with the job, and I would use them again. I thought the price was very reasonable. They were...
White's Oriental Rug Service
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Reviewed in November 2013
White's has been cleaning my Karastan for almost 40 years. They have always been helpful and have always provided good results.
White's Oriental Rug Service
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Reviewed in March 2012
I have used White's for years and wouldn't trust my Oriental rugs to anyone else! He always arrives on time for pick up and return. The rugs are professionally cleaned and dried and returned looking new!I I highly recommend White's Oriental Service!
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Reviewed in July 2016
White's did a fantastic job on our two oriental carpets. They were cleaned beautifully, did a repair on a hole chewed by our dog. They are truly experts in their field and I wouldn't hesitate to recommemd them highly.
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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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