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
Best carpet cleaning I have had in Richmond and much better than the competitors I have used. Trent and Ross were very polite and professional. The quality of the cleaning was very good and the berber carpet is cleaner than it has been in quite some time. I had paid them before they finished...
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Reviewed in March 2016
Trent arrived on time and quickly and efficiently cleaned carpets and rugs. He and his partner did a great job and paid attention to detail. Carpets look great.
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Reviewed in May 2017
Very well. Our carpet was well overdue for a cleaning so they had a pretty big job. They were prompt, very professional, friendly, and most importantly, they did a great job. They even returned to re-treat some problem areas. We'd choose them again.
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Reviewed in April 2015
After a terrible experience with Stanley Steemer, I called Simply Clean. I couldn't be happier. I had two love seats that had been in storage for a long time. They were choked with dust and my vacuum was certainly no match for the cleaning they needed! Now they look almost like new and the...
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Reviewed in June 2015
I highly recommend this company. They were very punctual, extremely pleasant,, and did an excellent job of cleaning both off-white recliners and the area rug. They were very careful during the cleaning process and were confident nothing would damage the high-gloss wood floors (they were...
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Reviewed in December 2016
They arrived on time and completed the work in a timely manner. They did a great job and were very friendly! I will use them again.
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Reviewed in December 2014
Trent warned me that a wool rug might not come completely clean, but, if you didn't know there had been a red wine stain on the rug, you wouldn't know it was there. Did a great job. Both he and ken were professional and prompt.
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Reviewed in June 2015
Everything looks great. The cleaners were on time and knew what they were doing. I am very pleased with the results.
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Reviewed in January 2018
on time and professional. excellent results with the carpet in one room and stairs particularly considering the age of the carpet (25+ years) and that it had not been professionally cleaned in many years.
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Reviewed in November 2017
they were able to remove most of the stains wiht multiple washings - the results were better than I expected. I have other rugs that I will now take to them.
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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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