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 23, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
Pure Excellence!! We have a 15 month old with sticky fingers, stains all over our light furniture . Glad to say not only are they gone, but the restored smell of freshness on our rug, sofa and ottomans are like new. Seriously, the BEST professional cleaning service with the nicest workers in the...
ALL STAR CARPET CLEANING & DYE
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Reviewed in December 2023
I’ve used ProServe for years and for many different services. The service and quality has always been top notch. Knowledgeable techs and very easy to work with. Use them…you’ll see.
ProServe Restoration
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Reviewed in February 2013
Dalworth schedules within the week and arrives on time. My three-year old grandson was staying with me and I needed the rug to stay as clean as possible. The crew arrived on time, went over the stains on the rug and charged me the same as they have in the past. One week later the rug was...
Dalworth Clean
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Reviewed in June 2015
I called to ask about mold in my carpet. They said they would try to clean it if I wanted, but that mold was probably in the rug pad too, and cleaning would make it smell worse. They told me I might need to think about replacement. I am just impressed that they are honest about when they can...
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Reviewed in January 2010
They took 15 of our Chinese and Persian rugs from our old house, completely cleaned them, brought them back and laid them down in our new house. They picked them from our old house and when they were ready they held them for about 10 days and re delivered them to our new house. They picked up...
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Reviewed in August 2017
When the worker arrived he looked very neat and professional in a uniform with the company's name visible. He was sure they could remove the stain and repair the rip and they did. They returned the rug within a week.
Dalworth Clean
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Reviewed in June 2015
I had a wool area rug that had been taken by another company for cleaning, kept over 9 weeks, and returned damp, stained from mildew and smelling horribly. I called Dalworth and explained the entire situation. They said they would send 2 people over to get the rug, and that these 2 people would...
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Reviewed in August 2011
I called Dalworth and they sent people to look them over. They noted all imperfections[ loose threads etc.] and offered to clean and fix the rugs.They wrote details about every rug, tagged, rolled and took them to be cleaned. The rugs were brought back in a week and they are beautiful. The...
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Reviewed in April 2012
Dalworth did an excellent job of cleaning our hand-made oriental rug. They came to our home and confirmed the dimensions and were very careful in their handling of the rug. There was some confusionn between their estimator and ourselves and we had to call them several times in order to confirm...
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Reviewed in July 2012
Arrived on-time and did a fantastic job. Now I know why they say; "The next best thing to new is Dalworth clean".
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Oriental rug cleaners in Dallas

Esmaili Oriental Rugs

PO Box 421382

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Esmaili Oriental Rugs

PO Box 421382

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36 years of experience

Serving Dallas Fort Worth aria past 20 years. We travel around the glob and gadder best price & quality hand made rugs to satisfy our very choosy client.

Carpet Service Express

7820 Noneman Drive

4.13(

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Carpet Service Express

7820 Noneman Drive

4.13(

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Customers say: Super punctual

26 years of experience

Family owned and operated IICRC certified firm beleives in top notch service with total customer satisfaction. Become a satisfied customer today!

Express Property Cleaning Services LLC

2750 Wallingford Dr

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Express Property Cleaning Services LLC

2750 Wallingford Dr

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15 years of experience

Express Property Cleaning Services LLC offers trash and debris removal services to all residential and commercial real properties that are located in Greater Metropolitan Houston City and its Outskirts. Our services are quick, reliable, accurate and superior whereby customer satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. We are licensed, insured and bonded Property Preservation Company in Houston, proud to have experienced crews of specialists in the field of property preservation field, who are available 24 hours/7 days a week. Apart from trash and debris removal services, Express Property Cleaning Services is able to manage all other aspects of property preservation such as Interior and Exterior Property Cleaning, REO Micro-Management Property Services, Post-Construction Cleaning Services, and Minor Repair and Maintenance of REO and Foreclosed Homes Call us @ 281-739-9855 or 832-466-2821 for free and quick itemized quote

Floors To Ceiling Restoration

15222 King Rd

4.53(

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Floors To Ceiling Restoration

15222 King Rd

4.53(

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Customers say: Quality work

22 years of experience

** Please click "All Categories" & "All Reviews"..we have great reviews from both members and non-members in several categories!** Family-owned & operated, serving Denton, Collin & Dallas counties since 2003. IICRC Certified water and smoke damage restoration technicians available 24/7. We are a turn-key company offering fire and flood cleanup, restoration and remodeling. BBB A+ rated in Dallas & Northeast Texas.

"Finding a good restoration company is very difficult but I would not recommend Floors to Ceiling Restoration for your next project. They are very difficult to deal with and we had multiple, significant communication issues with them. Unlike many of the other reviews the attention to detail and care of our home was left wanting. After working on our home for 3 weeks we were told the work was done and that we could move back in. When we got home we saw many things not completed including furniture left in the garage and everything covered in dust. When I went to do laundry the hose hadn’t been put back properly so it flooded our brand new floors (I did appreciate the fact that this was quickly remedied to ensure no water damage). There were gaps in the drywall where the kitchen counters met the wall and we had to convince them to fix it as they said it was not in their scope of work. It was a struggle to get the project completed and it felt as if they had moved on and didn't care how the final product looked."

Cynthia B on November 2021

Services by Fleet

4041 W. Wheatland Rd.

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Services by Fleet

4041 W. Wheatland Rd.

4.89(

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 97% of Angi customers

Services by Fleet provides Carpet, Rug & Upholstery Cleaning that are 100% safe for your family and pets. - Quality workmanship - Safe cleaning solutions (DFE) - No high pressure sales tactics - Honest upfront Pricing - Fully Insured - Owner/Operator In 2008, Services by Fleet was created in pursuit of the "American Dream". To better one’s self through ingenuity and hard work. My mission: "To glorify GOD with Christ-like business practices by providing excellent Cleaning & Restoration Services." Organic Steam Cleaning is a safe, revolutionary fast drying penetrating cleaning process. The unique “Moisture Control System”© , uses atomized super heated PH balanced cleaning solutions that scrub each carpet fiber intensely, leaving the carpet backing and padding dry. It is the specific symmetry between maximum particulate removal, evaporation & rapid drying. In addition to the above, I provide 24 Hour Flood restoration and Water removal services, Tile & Grout Cleaning, Pet Odor Removal, Hardwood Flooring Care and Carpet Stretching/Repair.

"He was punctual, well groomed and confident. He is a man of his word. We will hire him again. It was a pleasure talking with him."

Pat C on July 2018

"He was punctual, well groomed and confident. He is a man of his word. We will hire him again. It was a pleasure talking with him."

Pat C on July 2018

24 years of experience

Family owned & operated. Additional e-mail - [email protected].

SAM'S ANTIQUE ORIENTAL RUG RPR

5211 FOREST LN

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SAM'S ANTIQUE ORIENTAL RUG RPR

5211 FOREST LN

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31 years of experience

Sam's Antique Oriental Rugs has been in business for over 20 years. We sell both antique and modern hand-knotted rugs from from a multitude of countries. We offer a large variety of rugs to match most budgets.

HARVEY'S CARPETS & CARPET WORKROOM

13619 Neutron Rd.

5.00(

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HARVEY'S CARPETS & CARPET WORKROOM

13619 Neutron Rd.

5.00(

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

We are your first call for individuals wanting to make or modify rugs & carpeting for your special areas. Also a decorators first call for specialized floor covering needs & a subcontractor for flooring stores & individuals as well. We offer pick-up & delivery service for a charge.

"It been impeccable every time I visit his shop"

Silvia C on February 2019

"It been impeccable every time I visit his shop"

Silvia C on February 2019

Arsin Rug Gallery is your one stop shop for professional antique Persian rugs and rug services. We offer repairs and hand wash cleaning.

Esmaili Rugs and Antiques, Inc.

1511 Dragon St

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Esmaili Rugs and Antiques, Inc.

1511 Dragon St

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36 years of experience

Welcome to the Antique Rug Gallery of Esmaili Rugs and Antiques, Inc. We are a Full-Service One Stop Rug Shop in the Dallas Design District. The Go-To Oriental Rug Resource for Designers, Hospitality, and First-Time Home Buyers. Shop the Best of Everything All Under One Roof: Carpets, Tapestries, Slipper Chairs, and Rug Pillow Covers to Rug Cleaning, Rug Repairs, Rug Appraisals, and More! Explore the Fascinating World of New, Vintage, Antique Carpets & Oriental Rugs Online in the Dallas Design District. Project Collaborations with: Kelly Wearstler Proper Hotels, Soho House, Soho Works, Emily Henderson HGTV, Michelle Nussbaumer, Brady Tolbert, Sara Beltrán, Meredith Ellis, Sally Breer, Sara Ligorria-Tramp, Madhappy, 1stdibs, Chairish, One Kings Lane, & More!

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FAQs for oriental rug cleaning projects in Dallas, TX

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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