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 February 2024
Faisal was exceedingly friendly, professional, and accommodating during my rug cleaning and appraisal. He completed all services expeditiously and was 100% honest and up front with all costs and timelines. It almost goes without saying, but this guy really knows his rugs, too! As a cherry on...
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Reviewed in August 2023
I had my old handmade wool Chinese rug cleaned by Faisal, and it was transformative. The rug was so yellowed and dusty that it looked like it had been photoshopped in my before/after photo. I'm very sensitive to dust mites, so I was thrilled when I got the rug back and it smelled fresh. The only...
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Reviewed in July 2020
Fantastic!They were able to get out all the stains. This rug was in my dining room and has had 17 years of traffic, dogs and multiple spills. It loot brand new now
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Reviewed in March 2020
I had new fringe put on the rug as well as having the rug cleaned. It looks a lot better! Thank you.
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Reviewed in September 2009
We are in a town house so we have a lot of stairs to clean. They had been out before and told us that the stairs were wearing. They came back and cleaned them, and did a really good job. It is off white carpeting, and it really looked good. They are a little expensive. My neighbor used somebody...
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Reviewed in April 2010
They do an excellent job. I have used their service in my previous 3 homes. They did the carpet on time and they were reasonably priced.
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Reviewed in April 2010
They were wonderful. They were very helpful and helped us right away. We have a house which looks like an older house and is very traditional. So we wanted something that was specific and was sort of very traditional and not the contemporary stuff that you find in the other stores. They found 2...
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Reviewed in May 2011
Technicians were right on time, friendly , and helpful. they even trimmed an existing pad for us for free. Carpet looks GREAT. and was delivered ahead of projected delivery date. REALLY pleased with service and outcome.
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Reviewed in June 2011
The coupon from Angie's list made the price more reasonable. It was in good shape before is was cleaned, no stains or wear. We just wanted it cleaned before moving into our new home. We chose not to get any stain protection applied because it doesn't get that much wear. We were please with the...
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Reviewed in June 2011
We have had a moth infestation and I wanted to make sure that our wool rugs were not harboring any eggs. I called Ayoub Carpet Service on April 19. They came by on April 22 to pick up the rugs. They brought the rugs back four weeks later (they were ready after two), which gave me time to deal...
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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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