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 August 2014
Five years ago, Home Depot had installed new rugs in 7 rooms and staircase. This spring, every one of the installations has developed wrinkles. The wrinkles were most visible in the rooms. We got 2 estimates, and A Plus Carpet and Flooring gave us the lower price because of their $250.00...
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Reviewed in September 2014
Roger came to the house and showed me exactly what I was looking for. I did not want to look at 100 samples. Got me the best carpet for having a small dog and a good pad. We schedu When A Plus went scheduled the installation for the following Friday. The men we on time and efficient....
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Reviewed in February 2020
Just Great! I had used Rich once before and this time was a near perfect duplicate. Agreed to do the same work for the same price as last time, arrived on time, moved furniture and some clothes in closets, installed floor and corner protection, gave me progress updates, left clear instructions...
My Carpet Cleaning & Restoration Service
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Reviewed in October 2013
I really liked his reviews from Angies List which is why I chose him. He was very professional and he showed up on time. It took him a couple of hours to get the rug cleaned. I am satisfied with the outcome.
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Reviewed in May 2014
Very thorough job which left the carpet much much cleaner and my home smelling better. The cats asthma attacks are rare now. The technician was courteous and very easy to communicate with. Well worth the money.
Oxi Fresh of Columbia Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in November 2014
Showed up on time. Looked at the areas that needed attention. Cleaned all areas quickly. Took out all the spots in the carpet.
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Reviewed in March 2013
The representative arrived on time and explained the entire process from start to finish. He also explained the type of chemicals they use and the process for cleaning. We spoke about the areas that were to be cleaned and he went to work. He was finished within an hour and the carpet looked...
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Reviewed in January 2016
Provider was very accommodating. Had a problem when he came out and he rescheduled and came back.
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Reviewed in August 2013
He did a great job on the rugs. They came out great. There were some stubborn stains and some rust stains that wouldn't come out but not from lack of trying or product/technique as I don't thikn anything would have taken those stains out. It was a tad pricey but would definitely recommend.
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Reviewed in July 2013
The technician arrived promptly when scheduled and cleaned the areas I requested. He didn't try to sell me more services and quickly performed the work. The carpets look great, and I'm really impressed overall with the service. He even volunteered to clean an area that I said he didn't need...
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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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