- If it smells like a swamp: Replace now. Your nose isn’t lying.
- If it has visible wear patterns (the “path to the bathroom” is bald): Replace now. That’s not charming rustic wear; it’s ugly.
- If the padding has turned to dust: You already know. The carpet is a ghost. Let it go.
- If it’s only been 3 years and looks like a crime scene: Blame the tenant. Then decide—do you want a new tenant? Then replace it.
Oh, and one more thing: never, ever try to dye old carpet. It always looks like a high school art project. Just say no.
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