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 May 2017
fabulous! got stains our that I didn't think he was able. dried significantly faster than other companies. Smelled fresh and clean even though no deodorizer or other chemicals were used!
Alpine Specialty Services
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Reviewed in January 2018
Just great! Still waiting for the hallway rug..one week was estimate for cleaning and drying. House carpeting was done in an hour. Staff was timely, professional, courteous, and very knowledgeable. Dan even had snacks for the family dogs! We were also given complimentary sample of stain remover...
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Reviewed in October 2017
All carpets and rugs cleaned well and they dried quickly. Had old spots on dining room chairs that we weren't sure about. Dan tried to clean one without success, so there was no charge for that. Dan was very professional, neat and courteous.
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Reviewed in August 2016
I know those people really well. They are fine. They have done so much for me. . They are one of my go-to people. I saw their big deal and was sort of surprised that they did that. The rep they sent out who actually did the work was somebody that I already knew. I would definitely give him an A.
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Reviewed in October 2014
Did not really think that they would get all the stains out but but they did. Outstanding service and the 17 year old rug looked new afterwords. Little worried about stretching but every thing finally went back in shape,. Going to use them again in new house we just bought.
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Reviewed in August 2015
I thought Dave was outstanding. He was punctual and very friendly. He made note of stains, (we have an aging dog with kidney problems) and told us he would do his best. He mentioned the products he would use were green and non toxic. I paid extra for the deodorizing treatment and it helped a...
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Reviewed in November 2016
They were on time, and did a very good job. The only negative I could come up with was that I didn't like the very strong "perfume-y" smell left on the rug once they were done. But, that was still a great deal better than the DOG smell that they had before they were cleaned. So... overall I'm...
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Reviewed in February 2016
He was punctual and communication was excellent on our first appointment. He was extremely professional and felt comfortable with him in our house. After reviewing the job there was going to be some additional expense. They count rooms different then we do. We had paid for a Angie's List...
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Reviewed in April 2014
Very happy with results. They removed some stains to the kitchen rug including some that the last cleaning company did not get. They are a bit hard to find in the business park.
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Reviewed in May 2014
PureClean cleaned a large oriental rug and treated it with stain-resist. They did a very good job and were friendly and professional. We will definitely use them again when we need similar 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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