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 2022
WONDERFUL! John was great, he really did a thorough job deep cleaning all of my carpets. I've had them done by other professional services, no comparison to the job he did. While he was here, I decided to have my oriental rug cleaned as well, so glad I did! I've had professional oriental rug...
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Reviewed in April 2015
Joe arrived, on-time, very professional introduction and discussion. After he finished, he asked if I was satisfied, which I was.However, I asked if he could go over a high traffic area rug one more time, which he willingly completed. The rugs were much cleaner and brighter and there was no...
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Reviewed in April 2014
Joe is so nice, on time and thorough. The carpet and rugs looks great and is reasonably priced for services !
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Reviewed in September 2014
Joe arrived right on time. After I told him what I needed done he proceeded to do the job. Unlike some others, he doesn't use my water but has his own supply in his truck. I was going to have him clean a wool oriental rug but he said his process was not appropriate for this rug. He ended up...
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Reviewed in April 2014
He was great. He was at our home for about 3-4 hours. We are planning on having him back out again tomorrow..
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Reviewed in August 2015
Joe returned my initial call in a timely manner, arrived to give us a quote in a timely manner, and came to clean our carpets when and how he said he would. He was professional, personable, and proficient! We would definitely hire him again.
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Reviewed in March 2016
Joe was very good about everything, as well as being pleasant to talk to and punctual.
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Reviewed in May 2013
Joe at Northeast Carpet Cleaning has been my go-to guy for area rug cleaning. For the last few years since moving into a new home, I have been buying used orientals, 13 or 14 at last count. Joe has cleaned every one of them and done a super job. Some were purchased at auctions and estate...
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Reviewed in November 2014
Our living room one hadn't been done in ages. He got the stubborn stains out that others haven't. Very happy
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Reviewed in March 2016
We have an original silk, hand woven, Persian rug. Our cats have a tendency to seek out the carpet and as their personal throw up rug. We have used their company for over 3 years, approximately every 3-6 months. They have always been very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. The rug always...
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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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