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I let the dogs ruin the carpet again. How do I replace it?
  • As a landlady

    I have never personally seen a major improvement in a carpet that was brought about by cleaning. Stains are stains - no amount of soap and machine scrubbing will change that. Most professional carpet cleaning is a scam anyway - it just doesn't work.

    However, if you tell your landlord that you are willing to pay for new carpet, and give him/her the right to approve your selection, I am sure s/he will be thrilled to have you pay for that expense. Saves LL a pretty penny.

    Ten dollars says you get no resitance whatsoever.