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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Last update on August 26, 2025

Reviewed in December 2014
The young man showed up as scheduled. He got right to work. The process took almost a half hour. The end product was as expected. I was very satisfied with the service.
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Reviewed in January 2014
They not only cleaned my tenant's wall to wall carpet with practically no inconvenience for my tenant, they did an excellent job on our furniture and Karastan (sp?) area rug, which they did have to take away, clean and delivery.
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Reviewed in March 2016
Called the number, scheduled the appointment. The morning of the appointment things went haywire, and I had to re-schedule. It was easy, no problem, and we re-scheduled on the spot. They confirmed both appointments (the original one and the eventual one) the night before, called the morning of...
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Reviewed in July 2013
The rugs were picked up in a timely manner by Danny who was a real gem. Two weeks later they were returned again by Danny and again he was friendly, approachable, and did a great job of putting down the rugs even the ones that went partially under beds (The beds were quite heavy. The rugs...
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Reviewed in October 2014
When the service technician came out, he informed us they only clean carpets. He told us to contact Angie's List for a refund.
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Reviewed in May 2012
I am very comfortable using them, and they always do an excellent job. They picked up the rugs, cleaned them, and then brought them back at a convenient time.
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Reviewed in October 2014
The technician arrived on time and worked very hard from beginning to end (roughly 2 hours) and everything was left looking like new. I would recommend these guys to anyone.
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Reviewed in August 2014
Service was prompt, technician was efficient and courteous. Rugs were cleaned and ready to be returned to me in a week as promised. Everything looked wonderful. I would definitely use Chicago Carpet Care again.
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Reviewed in August 2014
It went really well. The provider called me to schedule and was very accomodating when I had to change the date at the last minute. The technician came exactly on time and did a great job cleaning my couch. There was such a heavy dog smell in the couch I didn't think it would come clean....
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Reviewed in August 2014
Everything was terrific! The job took a couple hours to complete. They were able to get out pet stains. The rugs dried in 24 hours. They did a great job!
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Oriental rug cleaners in Chicago

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

145 local quotes requested

Neptune Cleaning Inc is your trusted choice for professional and affordable eco-friendly carpet and upholstery cleaning in the Chicago area. We specialize in utilizing a powerful, low moisture steam cleaning extraction method, recommended by leading carpet manufacturers across the USA.

"Really well! All the rugs turned out extremely clean and looking like new!"

JULIE S on May 2025

"Really well! All the rugs turned out extremely clean and looking like new!"

JULIE S on May 2025

Teresa's Cleaning Services

Teresa's Cleaning Services

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

130 local quotes requested

Teresa's Cleaning Services provides that personal touch that is needed in your home! Our crew can catch those areas the other cleaners may miss. We pride ourselves in being reliable, efficient, and trustworthy and always leave our customers happy with our results!Give us a call or click for a quick estimate on your upcoming service!

"The cleaning was extremely thorough. It felt like coming home to a new apartment! The bathroom and kitchen were both spotless and not a bit of dust left in the living room."

Arie E on March 2025

"The cleaning was extremely thorough. It felt like coming home to a new apartment! The bathroom and kitchen were both spotless and not a bit of dust left in the living room."

Arie E on March 2025

Bella Custom Cleaning Ltd

Bella Custom Cleaning Ltd

Customers say: Super punctual

351 local quotes requested

65 years of experience

Family Owned Since 1960! Our Mission and Goal is to provide a Healthy Environment in your Home, Office and Warehouse with a Professional and Pleasant cleaning experience throughout all of Chicagoland with our cleaning services. Established in 1960, Bella Custom Cleaning provides quality residential and commercial carpet, upholstery, drapery, blind, shade and mattress cleaning. We also offer flood restoration cleaning. We follow the number one recommended cleaning methods by all carpet, upholstery, drapery, and blind manufacturers. Serving all of Chicagoland-West and South Suburbs 708-579-3182 Dupage and Will County County 630-960-9422 Northern Cook County, Lake and Mchenry County 847-966-6731 All of Chicago 773-285-0850

"They did an amazing job! U"

Kristin B on October 2024

"They did an amazing job! U"

Kristin B on October 2024

Family United Cleaning Company

Family United Cleaning Company

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

216 local quotes requested

Family united cleaning company, there's no big or small job for us, we do all type of cleaning, regular and deep cleaning for Apartment,house,offices , restaurants, clinics, schools, and a lot more .... We have great deals and competitive prices. family united cleaning company been in the business since 2020, we are a family owned company proud to serve Chicago and suburbs, number 1 rule of the company the client is always right, we provide quality work for good prices, thank you for trusting family united cleaning company.

"Fantastic! Their team worked efficiently and divided up tasks. We were lucky that one of their previous jobs got canceled, so we had a team of 4 instead of a team of 2."

Austin S on April 2025

"Fantastic! Their team worked efficiently and divided up tasks. We were lucky that one of their previous jobs got canceled, so we had a team of 4 instead of a team of 2."

Austin S on April 2025

Perez De Jesus LLC

9222 S Greenwood Ave

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Perez De Jesus LLC

9222 S Greenwood Ave

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5 years of experience

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As a family owned and operated company, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Call Today!

NEPTUNE CLEANING INC.

8653 W Foster Ave Apt 2B

NEPTUNE CLEANING INC.

8653 W Foster Ave Apt 2B

Customers say: Terrific value

Recommended by 92% of Angi customers

137 local quotes requested

Welcome to Neptune Cleaning Inc., your trusted partner for professional, top-quality carpet and upholstery cleaning services in the Chicago area. We specialize in deep steam cleaning using powerful equipment and low moisture techniques, ensuring the best results and faster drying times. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional results and providing a fresh and clean environment for your home or business

"Mike did a fantastic Job steam cleaning my Mattress and Box springs .. Hard working , and reliable , will absolutely use his services again , for various cleaning jobs , a Professional .."

Mark B on August 2024

"Mike did a fantastic Job steam cleaning my Mattress and Box springs .. Hard working , and reliable , will absolutely use his services again , for various cleaning jobs , a Professional .."

Mark B on August 2024

Earnest Janitorial, LLC

Earnest Janitorial, LLC

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14 local quotes requested

10 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your project as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality commercial janitorial services such as: Property Management Offices Post-Construction Cleaning Restaurants Airbnb Cleaning/Maintenance Trash/Junk Removal Event Cleaning Sanitizing Carpet Cleaning You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! Please, follow us @meritfservices on all social media platforms for our most recent work!!!

"Picked up dirty rug and delivered clean on time. Actually delivered days earlier than promised."

Bob M on July 2020

"Picked up dirty rug and delivered clean on time. Actually delivered days earlier than promised."

Bob M on July 2020

GI Carpet Cleaning

5653 S Kildare Ave, Chicago IL 60629

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GI Carpet Cleaning

5653 S Kildare Ave, Chicago IL 60629

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11 years of experience

"Discover the GI Carpet Cleaning difference in Chicago! Say goodbye to stubborn stains and pesky allergens with our cutting-edge hot carbonating extraction cleaning process. Experience cleaner, fresher carpets and upholstery with our superior services, trusted by countless satisfied customers. Elevate your home environment today with GI Carpet Cleaning!"

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Marilene was great! She arrived on time, nicely cleaned the areas of the house that we wanted cleaned the way we wanted them cleaned, and at a very reasonable price. We have her coming back regularly now. We would definitely recommend her."

Charles P on July 2024

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Hi! Im Justin Trochowski, I've been living in Yorkville for well over a decade now and have been cleaning for the past 3 years. I have lots and lots of experience doing a whole bunch of jobs. My work ethic is like no other and I love my work! I clean apartment complexes, airbnbs, regular house cleaning, biohazard cleanup, move outs and more! To inquire, you can call me at 708-240-0609 or email me at [email protected]. Thank you! -Justin

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FAQs for oriental rug cleaning projects in Chicago, IL

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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