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 2015
Quick responses to each email & he went out of his way to accommodate our time schedule. Unfortunately, the rug was destroyed before he had a chance to clean it!
Superior Carpet & Upholstery care
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Reviewed in May 2013
They were very good and they really remove dirt out of the carpet. It was the best service I have ever had. It looks almost brand new and it was beautiful. They leave a professional looking wand pattern on the carpet and put your furniture legs up on small styrofoam blocks.
Dream Steam Carpet Clean
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Reviewed in March 2012
I recently had a water leak/overflow in my upstairs bathroom. I was downstairs when I heard it, and water was pouring through the downstairs heating/cooling vents onto the floors below. I turned off the water and immediately got on the phone and called ServiceMaster and asked for help! I have...
ServiceMaster by Rice
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Reviewed in May 2014
Excellent. They came and picked up the rugs at our old house as arranged. They contacted me promptly to discuss the services needed and arrange for me to meet with them to look at the rugs and decide on a strategy. They cleaned the rugs well and without incident. When I visited to discuss...
MINASIAN RUG CARE SERVICE
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Reviewed in May 2014
Miles carpet cleaning did a fine job--pretreated stains. moved furniture, put foil under furniture for drying. I was pleased with the results.
Miles Best Clean Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
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Reviewed in June 2014
My entire home is hard wood floors except for one 5x7 area rug in the living room. And after awhile that rug, even with regular vacuuming, gets pretty dirty (especially with a dog that sheds A LOT). It didn't make send to rent a Rug Doctor for a 5x7 rug, and it certainly didn't make send to buy...
SPRINGER PROFESSIONAL HOME SERVICES
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Reviewed in February 2014
KC is fantastic a true professional who knows and loves rugs! I definitely recommend him - what a find for Kansas City!
KCRugCLeaner and Restoration
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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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