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 2013
It was a very good experience. We didn't have four rooms, but he did the stairs, two rooms downstairs and the room upstairs. He even did a pretty good job cleaning up a dirty rug. We were pleasantly surprised with how it turned out.
Oxi Fresh of Columbia Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in December 2014
The rugs came back having been washed in soap and water, dried, rolled and wrapped in heavy plastic. They stayed that way for a month until we were able to unroll them after our move to NC. They look lovely and lush in color. We're pleased with the results.
Bedrosian Industries
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Reviewed in August 2015
They were on time, the tile floor grout is white again and they are now cleaning front & back of one of our larger area rugs. I was happy with the service and would use them again.
ProGreen Carpet
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Reviewed in June 2015
Ivan is great! Very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Although we had more work to be done than was covered by the deal, I felt that Ivan was very fair in his pricing for the add-ons. He called ahead to see if he could arrive a little earlier than scheduled, which worked great for me....
ProGreen Carpet
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Reviewed in October 2015
They did an excellent job, cleaned everything as requested and explained the cleaning / drying process. They arrived on time and were very efficient.
ProGreen Carpet
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Reviewed in December 2016
Fantastic work... very professional... easy to work with. Removed stains we thought would never come up.
ProGreen Carpet
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Reviewed in July 2014
I cannot express how wonderful the ProGreen team was. Ivan and his team were so professional and went above and beyond to clean stains we never thought would come out. They even found some areas that we didn't know about. We got this carpet only three years ago. When you have dogs and kids...
ProGreen Carpet
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Reviewed in February 2017
We had a wonderful experience with ProGreen! Everyone on their team was fast, responsive, and thorough from booking to payment to service. The man who came for the work (I believe his name was Alfonso?) was very friendly and did a great job. We had a lot of furniture in the way and he did...
ProGreen Carpet
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Reviewed in June 2013
These guys were great. I almost wish I had more carpet in the house so they could clean it. I have one dog, two cats, and two kids under 5 so my carpets really needed a cleaning. It looks and smells great. I would highly suggest this company and will use them again. Thanks!
Carpet Dryclean, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2017
I have used Carpet Dry Clean before. As always, they were punctual, professional and efficient. I feel confident in having them clean a very old and valuable rug as well as the rest of my home. I like that they call ahead to reconfirm their arrival time. They were successful in getting spots out.
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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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