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
scott, owner of the company, and tom, assistant to the owner were clean and very helpful in getting 3 oriental rugs shampooed as well moving furniture around to better access the enitre rugs. i could not gotten a more stupendous job for a fair price.
Great White Cleaning Co
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Reviewed in November 2014
Very thorough and professional. They reviewed the choices I had, especially for the troubled areas that needed extra work. They showed up on time, put all the furniture back in place and were right on target with the time needed to do the job. The carpets came out amazing!
Aldenville Rug Cleaning
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Reviewed in October 2021
Bob Grimaldi and his assistant Nick did an excellent job. They explained what needed to be done and gave me an estimate before they started. Carpets and rug hadn't been cleaned for ages and really needed it. I'm very pleased with the results.
GRIMALDI'S CARPET CLEANING INC
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Reviewed in February 2016
Cleaned rug, which thankfully didn't smell of deodorizers at the end. I also took a rug to them to evaluate after the previous rug cleaners ruined it and an owner told me this sometimes just happens after several cleanings. While I finally got a cash settlement from the previous cleaners, I...
Liptak Carpet Cleaning & Restoration Inc
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Reviewed in August 2013
Scott was the technician, and he was prompt, thorough, and professional. He explained that wear would limit the ability to restore a few high traffic sections of the rug, but did an excellent job of cleaning the dirtiest areas. He left the loveseat, which had not been cleaned in some years, in...
Air Fresh Cleaning Systems
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Reviewed in July 2014
We found them on Angie's List. I consulted Angie's List, and they had a good rating, they were a fairly local company, and I wasn't satisfied with who I was using, so I decided to go with them. I think their prices were a little high.
Longo Carpet Cleaning 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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