What is the best way to clean an Oriental rug? There are many different theories about the best way to clean Oriental rugs. In reality, there are several considerations to determine what is the best way to clean them.  Do you have a hand-knotted or machine-made rug and is it make of wool, silk, or synthetic fiber?  Next, what overall condition is it in, and are there any special problems such as pet stains.  First, we will consider the cost difference.  The cost of each pro...