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 October 2015
I was extremely happy with their service. The owner, Dave, came to pick up the rug. He was able to come quickly and cleaned it beautifully. I picked the rug up at the store after the cleaning (delivery was optional, but I chose to pick it up). Dave and his staff were kind and professional. I...
Melrose Oriental Rug Co Inc
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Reviewed in July 2014
The Carpet Star team arrived on time and gave a preliminary estimate on the spot. There were many tasks accomplished including the cleaning of of a large living room carpet, 16 carpeted stairs and landings, a large area rug, couch, easy chair and 6 dining room chair seats. Brad and his...
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Reviewed in May 2017
Brad Gurecki owner of Carpet Star cleaned our family room, living room, stairs, hallway, 3 couches, and 2 area rugs for $335 total. Our carpets and couches look beautiful!!!! Brad and his assistant spent 3 hours cleaning our rugs, while pre-treating every room that had juice and food stains,...
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Reviewed in April 2015
Brad is professional, personable and reasonable. The rug was stained when tea was spilled on it and it looked bad. He explained everything as he worked. Would positively use him again.
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Reviewed in February 2014
BRAD WAS VERY INFORMATIVE, FRIENDLY AND COURTEOUS. HE ALSO TAKES MUCH PRIDE IN HIS WORK. MY HUSBAND AND I WERE VERY PLEASED WITH THE OUTCOME.
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Reviewed in December 2015
Brad and Sammy did a great job my carpet. I had several raised areas for quite a while, but they were able to flatten them and when cleaned, the carpet looked brand new. They also cleaned the throw rugs in my hallway and they look great, too! I've already recommended them to family and...
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Reviewed in February 2017
Brad and his helper were great! They cleaned our carpets after suffering with construction dust, they also cleaned a couple of our large rugs and our upholstered couches. All look beautiful and they couldn't have been more nicer. They actually cleaned a couple of throw rugs that I hadn't even...
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Reviewed in February 2017
This was by far the best rug cleaning service I have ever used. Others are not exaggerating when they say he makes your rugs look like new. Brad is meticulous, polite, and very proud of his work. I will never again use any other company.
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Reviewed in March 2012
They were very professional. They reviewed the area to be cleaned, advised me of the trouble spots (cracks in grout) and then set to work.They were done on time and got the floor looking like new again.
Stanley Steemer Cheektowaga
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Reviewed in July 2013
It was a very positive experience. The gentleman who came to give us an estimate was professional and friendly. He warned us in advance that a few of the stains would be impossible to remove. (We assumed this was the case since it was more of a discoloration than a stain.) The people who came...
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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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