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 2023
The work done was excellent. He takes great pride in doing it. All aspects were above and beyond and we were highly satisfied. We would definitely hire him again.
DryMasters Solutions
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Reviewed in October 2023
Faisal and his team did a fantastic job on repairing and cleaning our rug. Faisal is wonderful to work with.
Oriental Rug Weavers
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Reviewed in June 2012
They usually don't service our area but it just so happened that they were doing a service in another place near here. They made an exception, of course they charged me for it, but it was worth every nickel of it. The sofa is good for another 5 years at least easily.
Absolute Carpet Care
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Reviewed in August 2014
Frank Eways is an outstanding merchant and we will do business with him again, happily. We rated all 'A's as an accurate evaluation of an outstanding merchant. Not only was Frank himself a pleasure to deal with, but his staff was equally professional, friendly and helpful in his absence. We will...
Frank S Eways Fine Rugs & Gallery
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Reviewed in March 2012
They are a good company because they do a good job. I definitely will use the again in the future.
Service Master Co
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Reviewed in April 2012
They have been in the area forever. I highly recommend them. They are phenomenal. They are trustworthy, have good products, and are professional. They have integrity. I would use this provider again.
Corrigan Rug Cleaners
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Reviewed in October 2013
I dropped off the rugs and he delivered them. He said it would take a few days but I needed him to drop the rugs off once we moved into the new home. He was accommodating and I was pleased with the service.
MR STEAM CARPET UPHOLSTERY RUG
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Reviewed in May 2017
I had previously had this rug cleaned and repaired by Hadeed. Artaville was able to bring the silk highlights back out in the rug and made it is slightly brighter. It will never be the way it was prior to Hadeed, but Artaville was able to make some improvements to the rug.
ARTAVILLE RUGS & UPHOLSTERY
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Reviewed in August 2016
My first experience with Pete was upon discovering that the movers had put an Oriental Rug next to a box of Miracle Grow. The Miracle Grow bled over the rug. We assumed the carpet was ruined. Pete took the rug to his facility and returned it without a trace of Miracle Grow. He just cleaned a...
Carpet Professional Corp
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Reviewed in March 2013
I had a dryer fire on a weekend. Laundry room was damaged but smoke went thru the house with soot everywhere even upstairs. Called Insurance company Monday morning was given options for restoration. I choose Peerless Restoration because I wanted someone local. They exceeded my expectations....
Peerless Carpet Care & Restoration Services
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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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