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 July 2015
Great! As the owner told me they may not be the cheapest in town but they do the best work. We will definitely be using this family owned and run business again in the future.
Boller's Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in December 2013
Mr. Boller is very proud of his work. He was very candid with me about his pricing, but the quality of his work is proportional to his pricing. They were in and out in less than an hour. They use a truck mounted system. The price is high, but quality is equally as high.
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Reviewed in October 2012
I'm very impressed with the all over service! The silk wall hanging tapestries smelled of smoke and had become discolored from the smoker who had them previously. When I picked up the tapestries I was educated by the owner how they were cleaned, how to continue caring for them, and the amount...
Brazos Cleaning & Restoration Co.
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Reviewed in October 2011
Dog had urinated on the rug and I was concerned that it would cause discoloration. Mark and one of his employees came and picked it up and took it back to their shop to clean it. He found it helpful to have the tag from the carpet that gave the fiber content although he could tell by feel that...
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Reviewed in December 2011
The service was very good. Professional. His helper was very kind and considerate and had been trained well. The carpet cleaning was fast and efficient and thorough. Mr. Boller gave an estimate that was higher in price than most, but I would use him again because of his knowledge. He also...
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Reviewed in May 2015
He was excellent. He did such great work and on each one of the work, he was excellent. He even showed the lady how to clean it. He just did an excellent job. He is cleaning two rugs for me now. The price was reasonable. I found him on Angie?s Lists and he has high reviews, he had...
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Reviewed in April 2014
My experience with them has been great. In fact, they have my rug now, and I have used them before. I am very pleased with them. I chose to go back to them because they did a good job. I felt the price is reasonable. You get what you pay for. So even if it is a little more expensive, I would...
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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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