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 December 2015
John got stains out of the carpets and out of the chair it all looks amazing now. He worked so hard and is very good at what he does. I will use them again and I will ask for John.
Zerorez of Oklahoma City
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Reviewed in September 2013
Eric was punctual and very nice to work with. Carpets looked and smelled great. He found a few pet spots and treated and they look good.
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Reviewed in October 2013
I purchased the deal in June with the anticipation that my renovations would be completed and I could have my carpets cleaned. The contractor was taking longer and my deal was about the expire. I called Zerorez to set up an appointment for September 27,2013. Eric was very helpful and said he...
Zerorez of Oklahoma City
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Reviewed in November 2013
Zerorez - Oklahoma called in response to my request for service email within a couple of days (I sent the email on Friday and they responded on Monday). The day of my service was a stormy day, so Zerorez called a couple of times that morning to update the time of their arrival because it took...
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Reviewed in July 2013
It went very well. Jim was very personable on the phone and Erik came out to give the estimate. Jim and Erik came out personally and did a great job on our carpets! I really like the ionization treatment - no chemicals! They removed some very difficult stains in our 16 year old carpet. Will...
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Reviewed in March 2014
Franchise owner Eric Wallace called approximately 40 minutes prior to arrival and was right on time. He was very professional, thorough, friendly, and answered all my questions without hesitation. My carpets look better than any other carpet cleaning service has left them before, the advanced...
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Reviewed in January 2014
I purchased a ?Big Deal? from Zerorez to clean my carpets. They responded very quickly, (the next day), letting me know they could accommodate any of my requested dates. We set an appointment for a few days later in the afternoon. The day of our appointment, they phoned offering an earlier spot...
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Reviewed in July 2014
Previously used this company after the May 2013 tornado for carpet restoration and was completely satisfied with their service. Contacted Bud once again to have whole house flooring surfaces cleaned and oriental area rugs cleaned and restored. The estimate was very reasonable and exact. A team...
1-800 WATER DAMAGE of Oklahoma City
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Reviewed in September 2013
Omni arrived on time. I walked through our house and showed the employee where there were problem areas, spots on the rug that would not come out with our home rug cleaner. He was only there for about 30-45 minutes. Spots were gone, and the carpet looked great! I wish I had done this years...
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Reviewed in August 2015
My husband and I discovered Sani-Sheen in 2007 when we inherited a few oriental rugs from his mom. We felt the rugs needed a good cleaning and some repairs. Sani-Sheen came to our house to pick up the seven rugs we needed cleaned and repaired - a service which I was grateful. I could tell...
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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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