If you hate your carpet because it’s old, stained, and bordering on disgusting, I have great news. There are steps you can take that will have you falling in love with it all over again. Years ago, when we remodeled our home, we replaced some of the carpets with hardwood. What a revelation. I could finally see the dirt and dust and, honestly, I couldn’t believe what accumulated in such a short time on those wood floors. Of course, I never saw it on the carpet, but I know it was there all along. What a wake-up call it was to see the old carpet removed, rolled up, and hauled away. Here’s what we need to know and never forget: Regardless of the color, brand, or style—carpet hides dirt. This is not a good thing. Vacuum Regularly As often as you sweep, mop, and/or dust your hard surface floor, that’s …