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 June 2023
Signature Floor Care - Romeo Wilson - did a wonderful job on our upholstery cleaning and additional small rug cleaning as well. He was prompt, kind, knowledgeable and completed the job in a timely manner. I'd ask Romeo Wilson to return without hesitation.
Signature Floor Care LLC
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Reviewed in June 2021
Team 31-Bre team lead and India are consistently excellent. They check their own work for quality control and are always friendly. They are worth every penny. Great value for this quality of work. They have great personalities and are people people. You can't go wrong with this Stone Mountain...
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Reviewed in December 2020
Excellent as always. I've used It's Maid Day for about a year and as long as I can afford it I'll continue.
It's Maid Day
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Reviewed in June 2020
The crew (of two) arrived on time, performed their tasks exactly as requested, and completed the job on time. Professional, thorough, and pleasant. I could not have asked for more.
It's Maid Day
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Reviewed in September 2019
We have used Its Maid team for three years and have had excellent service from day one. During these years again I would rate each service an A+.
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Reviewed in November 2019
It's Maid Day is a quality company and I would not use anyone else. Tonja and her team always do a professional job.
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Reviewed in January 2015
YOUR WEBSITE JUST DELETED MY TEXT ENTRY. Try #2: Zerorez got out virtually every stain 100% or nearly so. These carpets and rugs had never been cleaned in 9 years beyond vacuuming. Some of the stains were quite bad. No pet stains. Plenty of spills. Even got out the rust stains in the...
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Reviewed in December 2014
In preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday, I wanted my family room furniture professionally cleaned. In addition, I had always wanted to hire Zerorez because of its non-toxic applications and cleaning solutions and--quite honestly--because Zerorez used to advertise heavily on my favorite (and...
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Reviewed in March 2014
The technician was very professional and knowledgeable. We had carpets cleaned before we moved our things into our new home. The previous owners had small dogs and we think were smokers. Zerorez did a fabulous job in cleaning the carpets (all stains were GONE) and improving the air quality. It...
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Reviewed in February 2009
Very well. Out of the 4 or 5 different cleaners I've used since moving into this house, this company (Nathan) did the best job. The only thing was my pets room was treated for pet odor and the room smelled kind of weird for a couple days afterward (I guess it was the smell of the chemicals).
Double N Services
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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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