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 October 2015
I'm moving and wanted to get everything clean before transferring to the new place. They were on-time, very professional, and worked extremely quickly. I will use them again for future cleaning needs.
Haley's Comet Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in March 2014
We have been very fortunate to be customers of Clarkare for over 20 years. This is a family owned business with a solid history of excellence in worrkmanship in our area. Obviously we did not find Clarkare through Angie's List but were pleased to see It listed here. We are amazed there are not...
CLARKARE CARPET CLEANING
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Reviewed in January 2015
Starting off the new year with a home flood is for sure not what my husband or I were wanting but Armstrongs came in and made a very bad situation much better. The crew was so nice and very professional, we really couldn't have asked for a better situation considering the circumstance. Not only...
Armstrong's Cleaning & Restoration Services
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Reviewed in September 2017
Prompt service with the pick up. Fair evaluation of the carpets. Quick estimate that seemed reasonable given the conditions. They will return the carpets with new pads next week - condo is back together and ready for them. Pleasant service and one less thing to worry about. This worked out a lot...
Sunshine Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in August 2014
They specialize in antique, hand washing rugs and things like that. They are on time. They come when they say they are going to come and they do a good job of washing and drying them.
Falasiri Oriental Rugs
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Reviewed in May 2014
All this work is done by the owner and his son. They were very prompt to give me a price to shampoo our rugs, which included 5 rooms plus a hallway. I wanted all the furniture moved so that they could do underneath all of the furniture. The rugs are 11 years old and it was the 1st time they...
THUROCLEAN PROFESSIONAL SVC
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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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