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 2020
Responsive communication. Very knowledgeable on carpet and upholstery cleaning. Fair price for excellent job.
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Reviewed in July 2015
Bob, the owner, gave me an excellent price for cleaning my carpets and upholstery and did a phenomenal job! He arrived on time, provided a detailed estimate for the job, and spent almost 3 hours deep cleaning my carpets, sofa, and chair. He cleaned 4 carpeted rooms, 15 stairs (vertical and...
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Reviewed in September 2015
Bob did a wonderful cleaning job on the carpets and throw rugs in our house. We had tracked some oil on to the carpets and dirt had adhered to the oil, so our carpets were extra dirty. But, Bob did a thorough job in cleaning up everything. My husband was very impressed with his professional...
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Reviewed in February 2020
Wonderful! Bob does an excellent job! We've hired him for many years, and he always does an outstanding job. He pretreats stains and really pays attention to detail. We highly recommend him!
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Reviewed in June 2014
Bob was very pleasant and professional. My rugs and sofa look great. I would highly recommend him.
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Reviewed in May 2015
He was here right on time, did not rush through the job. He took his time and worked out a few stains that we thought for sure would be impossible to get out. Very pleasant to be around.
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Reviewed in November 2016
Bob was great as usual. We've lived in many states, cities, and houses and have never found a carpet cleaner that was as competent and as concerned about "customer satisfaction" as Bob with Cleaning Edge. We will definitely use him again as well as telling friends and family about his service.
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Reviewed in June 2014
His cleaning system is very thorough and our carpets look absolutely brand new now!! We like his thoroughnss and professionalism. We will definitely be using Bob again!
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Reviewed in August 2015
Bob actually arrived early after texting me to confirm I was home. First studied the chair all the carpets and asked about special problem areas or stains. I have a large Oriental rug in my living room that's in a high traffic area and has never been professionally cleaned. Bob got it looking...
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Reviewed in August 2018
Had my sectional, 3 smaller bedrooms (didn’t move furniture), area rug and ottoman cleaned. My area rug looks brand new. Everything looks great and smell amazing. Bob was very professional and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend him and will have him do this on a annual basis!
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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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