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 April 2015
Returned to them because they had cleaned my carpets before, and that went very well. Very satisfied with results! Especially the tile and grout and area rug cleaning. I have been using different people for over 30 years, and nobody has ever done this good a job.
Eco Carpet Pro
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Reviewed in March 2016
The team arrived on time and completed the job to our satisfaction. He was very nice to work with and took care while performing the job. He was very professional.
Eco Carpet Pro
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Reviewed in July 2010
Courteous and informative on the phone and in the shop. Kept me informed about the status and expected completion time for the project. Called and asked to keep the rugs longer to be sure they were completely clean and refreshed. Very accommodating and professional.
Mark Gonsenhauser's Rug & Carpet Superstore
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Reviewed in May 2015
I didn't do it through Angie's List. They did a good job. They charge quite a bit for pick up and delivery so that is the only reason I hesitate to use them again. In fact right now I need to have my rugs cleaned and I am thinking about it but... The price of cleaning was fine.
Mark Gonsenhauser's Rug & Carpet Superstore
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Reviewed in August 2016
It went great! They couldn't promise that it would be perfectly cleaned, but they got the smell out and the few stains you can still make out are hardly noticeable. We've bought several rugs from them and had a few cleaned there. We feel they're honest and reputable, we keep going back to them!
Mark Gonsenhauser's Rug & Carpet Superstore
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Reviewed in December 2012
I originally emaied to get a price estimate about 20-30 days prior and received a quick response with a quote. I delivered & picked up my 11 x 14 Karastan to the store; it had never been cleaned in 12 years and had no stains. Their staff transferred it from car to the store and vise versa. It...
Mark Gonsenhauser's Rug & Carpet Superstore
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Reviewed in November 2015
These folks are the real deal - professional and personable from start to finish. On the agreed on day we received phone calls to let us know that they were enroute. Dewy and Alan arrived around 9:30 AM. Dewy looked over the areas. then they worked very efficiently and in about three hours had...
Dycarp LLC
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Reviewed in December 2010
Was looking for a place to clean my "oriental" rung. Called a few others in the area. Price seems to be the most reasonable, even before the coupon I have. Could understand the person I was talking to on the phone, and even called back to ask something I forgot the first time. Will be taking my...
Mark Gonsenhauser's Rug & Carpet Superstore
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Reviewed in October 2013
Great job - they even got all of the white cat hair out that you can't see even with regular vacuuming!
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Reviewed in January 2017
The 2 gentlemen were very nice & professional. The carpet looks amazing & my Oriental Rug looks great too.
Corrigan Rug Cleaners
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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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