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 November 2011
Made my appointment, appointment scheduled for/ within 3-5 days, based on the work I needed, name of the technician was provided after the appointment was reserved. Requested a phone call 30 minutes prior to technicians arrival...that was accommodated. Technician called 30 min prior to...
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Reviewed in August 2008
We were very pleased with them. They did a great job at cleaning the rugs; they look great. The job took them about 2 weeks to complete because they are busy but we had no hurry to get the job done.
Topaz Cleaning & Restoration
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Reviewed in June 2013
I have 3 fairly small rugs, but it seemed easier to have someone come out and clean them than trying to rent the equipment. The provider came when he said he would and when he saw how small the job was, he added an extra protective treatment to my rugs at no extra cost. I was very satisfied with...
Topaz Cleaning & Restoration
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Reviewed in November 2013
It went well. The furniture and the area rug turned out nice. They're pricey and that's why I won't use them again in the future.
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Reviewed in August 2014
I was happy I hired Coit Carpet Cleaning and Restoration - San Antonio because I'd been so reluctant to use another carpet cleaner. The last time we used a carpet cleaner, the stain was removed and a few months later it started to reappear. With this company, the stain has been completely...
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Reviewed in December 2013
They cleaned the carpets at one of our listings (we are realtors) and it turned out great! The carpet was really bad and when they finished, it looked like new carpet. Very impressed!
Topaz Cleaning & Restoration
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Reviewed in September 2016
Picked up carpets. Arrived on time. Friendly staff. Excellent job. Will trust them again with our rugs.
Topaz Cleaning & Restoration
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Reviewed in September 2015
The technician was prompt, professional, provided an estimate and requested approval prior to beginning service. No giant sales pitch, just honesty, which was appreciated. The carpets and area rug look brand new and have continued to look brand new.
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Reviewed in December 2015
I purchased a big deal. They responded quickly and were punctual. Work was professionally done. I was so pleased that I ended up hiring them to repair and clean a small oriental rug. I have not gotten that back yet, so I can't comment of the quality of the detailed work. I ended up NOT...
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Reviewed in August 2012
We had Kathy Ireland Carpet put in our other house and her carpets are stain free and you could pour bleach on them. They're so soft and are made out of recycled plastic. We have dogs and stuff so I have our carpets cleaned regularly and I used them and they were excellent. I got a referral from...
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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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