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 November 2016
Third company we have used to try to get the dog urine smell out of rugs. This is the only one that succeeded.
Teasdale Fenton Cleaning & Property Restoration
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Reviewed in June 2015
What an impressive experience! Quick and friendly response from Debbie regarding scheduling. She set me up for next day for service. And Bryan R.....super great employee for a company to have!! Prompt (called ahead to give me a 30 minute ETA and then arrived right on time), courteous, friendly,...
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Reviewed in May 2016
Justin was the technician who serviced my rugs and he was fantastic! He was a pleasure to work with and was prompt in picking up my two area rugs to be cleaned. He called with a status update a few days after pickup to let me know how it was going. Because we were in the middle of a move, he was...
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Reviewed in August 2013
I and other alumnae make up the House Corporation which supervises all cleaning and repairs of a college sorority (Delta Delta Delta) We have used this Teasdale Fenton for the last 3 years, and have been VERY impressed with the quality, professionalism, and attention to detail. The last crew...
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Reviewed in February 2015
It took them one week to ten days to complete the work. The rug is an old family rug and was frayed around the edges so I didn’t know how it would turn out. They were very careful, thorough, and I was very pleased. The price was in a good price range
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Reviewed in December 2014
Fantastic. The floors and rugs look great. Very professional, courteous and prompt. No complaints and would recommend them without hesitation.
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Reviewed in April 2012
They are very thorough and were great about moving the furniture. Everything looked great when they left. I thought Chris was great. I would give them an A+ on everything.
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Reviewed in January 2016
I purchased a deal on Angie's List. They were initially not excited about the prospect of getting my rug cleaned before Christmas, and then unexpectedly got it finished much sooner than I was told. I drove out to pick it up, and found the shop (well before closing) occupied only by a 70 year old...
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Reviewed in November 2017
Communication with the front office was spotty, they forgot about the Angie's list discount and miscommunicated the date the carpet would be ready, but they were very nice and delivered the carpet for me. The rub is beautiful and looks/smells new. I will definitely use them again.
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Reviewed in November 2016
It went very well. I would give them a A+. They had an extra special, to where I could get one done for the Angie's Price, and get a second one done for 50% off. I took advantage of the offer. They were excellent.
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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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