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 March 2023
They are wonderful. They pick it up and bring it back. It was perfect. Joe is wonderful. Ther were honest.
Sharp Carpet & Air Duct Cleaning
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Reviewed in September 2016
We used Cam a couple years ago to clean our rugs and get some stains out, he did an amazing job. Once again, he came through. We are moving out of state and needed to get the rugs cleaned in a tight time frame; they came and picked them up and had them back to me within a week...spotless! You...
Omaha's Rug Spa
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Reviewed in April 2017
They came to pick it up and delivered it after it was cleaned. They were very professional, answered all our questions, and the rug looked great.
Omaha's Rug Spa
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Reviewed in July 2014
We used two other oriental rug cleaners in town and neither got the spots out, the rugs actually looked untouched when we got them back. Rug Spa picked them up, cleaned and put a stain guard on them, and returned them to my house. Not only are all the spots removed, they look amazing, so...
Omaha's Rug Spa
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Reviewed in January 2013
Josh & Scott were fabulous, professional & worked very h****** pet spots, coffee & cola stains, as well as grease from my husbands bike - my carpets are beautiful.
Omaha's Rug Spa
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Reviewed in December 2013
This is the second time that I have used Steamaway. I find them to be personable, professional, and good at what they do. They definitely know their stuff (being able to correctly identify my rugs' origins, andtreat them accordingly). I am very happy with this find.
Steamaway of Nebraska
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Reviewed in January 2014
I had two area rugs cleaned. The work was excellent but it did take a little longer than I had anticipated. I also got new padding for both rugs and he upgraded the second padding at no additional charge.
Omaha's Rug Spa
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Reviewed in May 2015
Omaha's Rug Cleaning & Restoration's owner came out to give us a bid to clean two area rugs, a wool oriental rug from the front entry that had not been cleaned since we purchased it 10 years ago and a wool waffle weave rug from our hearth room which had been cleaned before. I explained to him...
Omaha's Rug Spa
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Reviewed in September 2015
On our initial phone conversation Cameron let me know they price their service by the square foot and asked the approximate size of the rug and gave me an estimate. I let them know my cat had been urinating on the rug for several months and you could only smell it if you were on your hands and...
Omaha's Rug Spa
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Reviewed in June 2017
Rex has been doing this a long time, and he is very helpful and service-oriented. He agreed to meet my deadline, offered a volume discount, and lowered the price further when the price was still a bit above what I had budgeted. (I was going to simply skip cleaning a couple of them, but he...
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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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