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 October 2012
Amanda Fenstermaker, co-owner, called the very next day after receiving my email to give me an estimate and schedule the work. My 81-year-old mother was at the house while Brad cleaned the carpets. I especially appreciate his kindness toward her. He was friendly, thorough and charged exactly...
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Reviewed in May 2013
They do really good work. They can get spots out when other people cannot. I have used quite a few others that I have not been as happy with. They really do great work.
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Reviewed in February 2011
We had recently moved in a previously owned home. Even though the carpet looked okay, I wanted it cleaned. Finesse gave a fair quote verbally over the phone according to my descriptions of the room sizes. After he came to my home and actually looked at the the rooms, the price remained the same....
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Reviewed in May 2013
They are good people. We have used them a couple of times. They are a mom and pop organization. They are friendly and do a great job. They are competitively priced and show up on time. We will call them again.
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Reviewed in August 2015
They were very professional from the beginning with communication and information to prepare for their arrival. Brad was able to clean a carpet that needs replacing far better than the last servicer I used to clean the carpet. He removed stains that I thought were there to stay. He also...
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Reviewed in August 2012
Brad was on time and I was able to allow him to come i and do the job while I was at work. I left my number for him to call if he did and a note. Everything was safe. He locked up the house and left everyon in the great slaps and the carpet looked awesome.
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Reviewed in May 2014
Finesse Carpet & Tile Cleaning did a good job. They seemed very honest and responsive and spontaneous. They immediately responded when I called to get services.
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Reviewed in February 2017
Excellent as usual! We have had Brad out to our home a half dozen times in the last 7-8 years... wall to wall, area rugs and stairs! Never anything short of excellent... quality, responsive, professionalism and fair price! Would recommend him to anyone in a NY minute! This last visit, he even...
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Reviewed in September 2013
It was a great experience. Great job cleaning. Very polite, friendly service person. Checked afterwards to see that we were satisfied.
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Reviewed in March 2014
There aren't many details really. They said what they would do and did what they said in a timely, friendly and professional manner. Results were excellent. Couldn't ask for more.
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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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