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 April 2009
The service provided is excellent - way above what I usually expect. The price came in $30.00 below the estimate. My daughter was so impressed when the carpet was delivered to her that she plans to have them clean her carpeting.
Ayoub Carpet Service
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Reviewed in October 2012
My overall experience was very positive and would definitely call them back again. My only problem was that everything stayed damp for a few days. It could've been the humidity in the air that delayed the drying process so I don't want this come off as a negative comment.
Roth Carpet Cleaning Inc
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Reviewed in May 2018
Roth was very conscientious. They came on time, took away our 9x12 foot oriental rugs, cleaned them including enzyme bath for pet stains, and returned them on time. I was surprised that they don't do the pads underneath, but Footers cleaners does pads. The final price was what they said it would...
Roth Carpet Cleaning Inc
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Reviewed in December 2012
We bought a new place and had to have the carpets (they were off white) cleaned in the rental we were currently living in. We had 5 rooms to clean with approximately 1200 sq. ft. They were on time. Professional. Thoughtful. Nice. And, this one is important...they did not look at the place...
Roth Carpet Cleaning Inc
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Reviewed in February 2014
It was fine. The technician was very responsive and explained exactly what he would be doing. He came at the very end of the window of the time, but he was so helpful that the scheduling as fine.
Roth Carpet Cleaning Inc
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Reviewed in June 2012
They were excellent. They were willing to take in a rug and that was nice. It seems they are a well-established business and they have a decent, fairly reasonable price.
Roth Carpet Cleaning Inc
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Reviewed in October 2012
Dave, the service representative came early!!! My carpets are 25-30 years old and were extremely dirty!! They turned out beautiful!! I am VERY pleased. Dave explained the procedures beforehand, went right to work, and completed the job in good time. He was very professional and I would ask...
Roth Carpet Cleaning Inc
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Reviewed in June 2015
We've tried the services of other cleaners prior to working with Ashley and Mauricio, both bigger commercial services and individuals, and none of them came close to the quality, and detail in which Lima's perform their cleanings. I actually had to go back and clean "missed" spots with some of...
Lima's Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in June 2022
I have used Excellent Services before and will continue to use in the future. Jim the owner is very responsive and professional. He has always been on time and will work with you on any concerns or trouble spots that need extra attention.
Excellent Services
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Reviewed in November 2021
This is the second time we have used Excellent Services and I tried to reach them specifically because we are very pleased with the quality of their services. Jim was professional, efficient and showed exceptional care with the job we needed to have performed. Thank you for providing another...
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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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