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 February 2024
Faisal was exceedingly friendly, professional, and accommodating during my rug cleaning and appraisal. He completed all services expeditiously and was 100% honest and up front with all costs and timelines. It almost goes without saying, but this guy really knows his rugs, too! As a cherry on...
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Reviewed in August 2023
I had my old handmade wool Chinese rug cleaned by Faisal, and it was transformative. The rug was so yellowed and dusty that it looked like it had been photoshopped in my before/after photo. I'm very sensitive to dust mites, so I was thrilled when I got the rug back and it smelled fresh. The only...
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Reviewed in July 2020
Fantastic!They were able to get out all the stains. This rug was in my dining room and has had 17 years of traffic, dogs and multiple spills. It loot brand new now
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Reviewed in March 2020
I had new fringe put on the rug as well as having the rug cleaned. It looks a lot better! Thank you.
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Reviewed in December 2010
Excellent service and Willy was very professional, trustworthy, and did a superb job in cleaning carpets. I have used ACS (Ayoub Carpet Services) for years after meeting the owner at a home show in the area. He impressed me with his knowledge and professional manner, as has his staff since that...
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Reviewed in February 2011
I have had this rug since 1991. It has been cleaned once before. However it had been 10 years since the last cleaning and had taken the punishment on a dog and 2 kids. The rug looks great. Colors are nice and bright again.
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Reviewed in August 2011
I have no don'ts. They came when they said and did an excellent job moving the furniture and cleaning the carpets. I have also had oriental rugs cleaned by them and they did an excellent job with those. I am also going to call them to install new carpeting in two bedrooms.
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Reviewed in October 2011
Using an Angie's Big Deal coupon as well as the usual Angie's discount, I had 5 Oriental rugs of various sizes picked up, cleaned, and returned to me. The woman who took my call was enthusiastic about the company and very customer-oriented. She and her manager made sure I got the best deal for...
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Reviewed in November 2012
We have a 10x12 rug, nothing fancy, that we have in our living room. Our dogs slept/rolled around/sneezed/drooled all over it. Since we dropped about $1K on the rug, we didn't want to throw it out because it smelled like dog. Long story short, we confine the dogs to the basement and our 4...
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Reviewed in January 2014
They came to the home on time and inspected my rug. I had workers installing a skylight that had left some type of dark mark all over the rug so I needed it cleaned. The gentleman from the rug cleaning company looked at the stains and felt certain they could get them out. He also looked at the...
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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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