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 2020
Fabulous! My rugs haven’t been cleaned in years. With dogs,kids,and adults walking through with shoes from the garden,driveway not to mention our sandy soil in the yard, the rugs were pretty dusty and dirty. The workers came and took them up even with the furniture there. They were very pleasant...
Clean Your Carpets Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2020
Took a little longer than expected to complete. Pricey, but services were extensive and job was well done.
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Reviewed in November 2019
Tim and his crew did an excellent job. I have used Clean Your Carpets for years and have always been extremely pleased with their prompt, courteous staff, superb cleaning and excellent value.
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Reviewed in May 2012
On time, professional, knowledgeable, courteous and quick. They explained what was being done and shown the results.
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Reviewed in February 2018
It's a family owned business, and that's a nice personal touch. Tim is very accommodating with scheduling and his workers are pleasant, punctual, and professional. It is also very good to know that Tim has a Master Cleaner certification. He knows about cleaning.
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Reviewed in November 2018
Great. I have 3 cats, 2 greyhounds and a husband who never wipes his feet. Whenever they clean my carpets, the house smells wonderful for days.
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Reviewed in May 2019
Clean Your Carpets did a fabulous job! Very professional and punctual. We wouldn’t hesitate to use them again!
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Reviewed in April 2013
I could not be happier. The overall experience was a pleasure, and my carpets look great. In discussing some of my cleaning needs it was suggested that I have my fine oriental rug picked up and cleaned at the facility since it had some difficult staining. Not only was that rug perfect when...
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Reviewed in April 2016
Pinnacle Eco Clean were fantastic. I contacted them via an Angie's List special. They promptly emailed back to make an appointment. I asked for a slightly different pickup time and they accommodated me, no problem. They came exactly when scheduled, took the rug, returned it exactly when...
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Reviewed in September 2015
We are getting a new couch for our living room and painting the walls. As such our living room was emptied out of all furniture. I decided last Sunday that our carpet should be cleaned professionally before the new couch showed up. Emailed them via Angie's list Sunday evening. Had a reply...
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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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