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 January 2014
Did an excellent job all around. They also recommended an outside contractor to stretch my buckled interior carpets. He did an excellent job at a very reasonable price.
Hydro Clean
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Reviewed in October 2014
They charged a pick up fee but were worth it. They arrived on time without a 2-3 hour window to wait for them to arrive. They were very professional in moving furniture and removing the rug to be cleaned. Then, in cleaning, they removed all the traffic dirt and returned it immaculately...
McGrew's Flooring
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Reviewed in March 2021
She and her staff do a thorough, detailed cleaning. They offer suggestions, ask questions when needed, and obviously have pride in their work. I would not hesitate to use them again or refer them to others.
Sparkly Home Cleaning LLC
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Reviewed in February 2018
We are so happy with our experience with this fourth generation, family-owned company, Rug Masters. Kurt Kammeyer, General Manager, is professional, knowledgeable, and extremely hard working. He was so patient as we looked at a variety of area rugs, and was able to figure out our likes/dislikes...
RUG MASTERS INC
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Reviewed in February 2013
It was long overdue, but I contacted Citrus Solutions earlier this month to clean my carpets, an oriental rug and our sectional couch. We have 2 dogs and a toddler, and our carpets and furniture have taken a beating for the past year and a half! We had crayon, food, milk, dog hair, dirt, apple...
Lowcountry Citrus Solution
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Reviewed in October 2014
It went very well. I will use this company again and they do oriental rugs at their facility by hand. I will likely have them clean mine when I have them done. Bryan vacuumed everything before he cleaned, which was okay. I vacuumed everything except the stairs last night, but you can never...
Citrus Fresh Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in March 2014
I like them very much. It was very reasonable. I can't say enough good about them. They're knowledgeable about their work. They were on time. They were really pleasant guys.
Chem-Dry of Charleston
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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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