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 September 2015
We needed a quick cleaning of the carpets. They were very accommodating. The carpets were clean when done and stain treatment was good at elimating stains. I wasn't happy with them skipping some of our master bedroom that had an area rug without discussing. I did not realize they would just...
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Reviewed in May 2016
We just moved into our home and needed the carpets cleaned right away. They did a great job and were very accommodating!
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Reviewed in October 2017
Very well We were happy with quality, personality of our technician and the price was reasonable. A nice feature is that most of the trucks can clean multiple different items. Saves time.
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Reviewed in July 2014
A+ job. Will use them again. They threw in a free small carpet. Friendly, courteous, and enthusiastic with their own job well done.
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Reviewed in July 2015
When I contacted them by phone, they responded promptly, discussed the scope of the job, and set up the appointment at a convenient time. The 2 workmen arrived on time, were very polite and professional, and completed the work efficiently. The carpets and rugs look great.
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Reviewed in January 2016
Very happy with the receptionist Laura?s work, she is friendly and helpful! Also happy with the crew?s work, Derek and Craig came on time, they use shoe covers, job was done well and fast! Thank you all!
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Reviewed in November 2015
The young man was very nice and professional. He was late because another job ran longer than he expected, but he did call so I knew he was on his way. He also did an area rug in the foyer that needed cleaning. I'm happy with the way the carpet looks. He was fast but thorough. We discussed what...
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Reviewed in October 2016
Very well. We gave them a very hard job. Our carpet has an old pet a stain area that would not come out. Selective's employee offered to return and work with us on replacing the pad under that spot. This is meant only to reflect the willingness to go the extra mile. We are considering this...
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Reviewed in May 2017
Great. When there was a problem they came back out and fixed it. Went up and above on everything - very generous. I would absolutely use them again and highly recommend them.
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Reviewed in May 2014
The coupon I purchased was for 4 areas, and I only had two rooms of wall to wall carpeting and a hallway. They steamed an area rug as the 4th area.
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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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