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 March 2014
I have had great service from Palmetto Carpet & Tile Cleaners. In my initial experience with them, they did a fabulous job cleaning the carpet and rugs in my home. The price was very good. They were prompt to set up an appointment and arrived right as scheduled. They also made some...
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Reviewed in October 2013
The arrived on time. Helped me and my husband move some furniture, and then began a step by step process that he explained in detail.; and began to work in the living room. I also had an oriental rug on top of the carpet in the dining room, and he cleaned that too. Carpets were finished and...
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Reviewed in June 2013
They arrived early. Started right away to get the carpet clean. they explained what they were going to do before each process. THey were done in one hour and we were very pleased with the end results. We would have them come back and clean our rugs again.
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Reviewed in September 2011
Took our dining room carpet that had been soiled by 8 years of foot traffic, food spill and three dogs and made it look like new. Did it for less than the estimate, and didn't charge for pick-up or delivery.
Sincerely Yours Inc
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Reviewed in October 2013
The entire experience was good. They were very professional and called before they came. They were on time for the delivery and pickup. They unrolled the carpets after the delivery and really helped us out.
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Reviewed in February 2013
Stanley Steemer came out and picked up my oriental rugs during my recent move. They were exactly on time and confirmed by telephone an hour before their visit. They were extremely helpful in working around my movers. The returned my rugs cleaned and wrapped within 48 hours. They even...
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Reviewed in October 2011
Workmen in our home had put down sticky plastic runners over two of our oriental rugs which left our rugs sticky and tacky. After looking at Angie's List and reading good reviews, I gave "Sincerely Yours" a call. Susan knew exactly what I was describing, and said that they have cleaned several...
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Reviewed in October 2015
They called me the next day to schedule my appointment time, On the day of the appointment they called to ask if they could complete the job earlier then schedule which was fine with me. They worked very efficiently as one prepped a room the other cleaned and treated the rooms. It took about...
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Reviewed in May 2013
My experience with them was good. They were kind enough to come and pick up the area rug from my location and bring it back to me. It was quickly done and done well. I was very happy with the experience. I'll definitely be using their services again. They have a good reputation for doing...
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Reviewed in February 2015
He did a great job. He was very professional and nice. He came out right away, he was local so was able to come out while he was in area. We are going to use him in the future to clean our whole house.
Southern Steam 'N' Clean
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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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