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 July 2021
Josh and Cassius came to my house and cleaned all my carpets as well as my wool rugs. They were courteous and professional and did a great job. I would recommend them and would have them again. They actually did all my wool rugs at their facility about 6 months ago and they look fabulous.
JOEY'S Carpet Care
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Reviewed in November 2012
They were on time and called ahead to let me know they were on the way. I had three oriental rugs cleaned and carpet in 3 rooms and a hallway. They did a good job on all rugs and carpet. The only negative was water was splashed on the hardwood floors and not cleaned up. I felt they should have...
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Reviewed in July 2013
My wife and I were at a function on 7/1/13 and left our two dogs in our bedroom while we were gone as it was raining. We came home to find that our recently adopted 3 year old border collie got a hold of a tube of green artist's oil paint and chewed the tube up. She had green paint on her face,...
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Reviewed in May 2013
I thought their price was reasonable. I liked that they were fast and professional. They recommended the right cleaning for this area rug which is sometimes hard to deal with. They just did a good job.
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Reviewed in April 2013
I called and talked to Myloe to set up a time for him to come for an estimate, which he did the very next day. I told him I bought the special they offered for 3 rooms cleaned but knew we wanted more done. After meeting Myloe, I knew right away that he was someone that I could trust to do a...
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Reviewed in April 2013
Superior did a great job. One of the services we requested was for the furniture to be moved in our son's room so that his carpet could be completely cleaned. Due to a miscommunication, that was not done on the original visit. When I called the next day, they came right out and completed the...
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Reviewed in October 2015
I had an antique oriental rug that needed to be cleaned. The owner himself picked up my rug at my home. Mr. Rahimi was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. He kept it 5 days for cleaning which I thought was reasonable considering it was quite large. He also did some repair work on...
Grace Rug Gallery
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Reviewed in April 2015
Fantastic. They were prompt and did the most thorough carpet/upholstery cleaning I have ever seen. They stayed for a little over an hour and I don't think there was one speck of dirt on my (light beige) couch or rug. My carpet and sofa were dry within a few hours. I will use these guys again...
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Reviewed in April 2015
Ted Borecki is one of the nicest professionals who's ever worked for us! He explained each process as he cleaned, described the materials he uses, and was even tolerant of our overly-friendly dog! Due to a medical procedure my husband is undergoing, an especially good cleaning was what was...
SIMPLY CLEAN Carpet Care, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2015
Was on time, which is a huge plus for me. Very personable, friendly, and professional. Would use him again for sure.
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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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