I think you answered your own question. I would definitely trash the carpet. You will be glad you did! It’s good for the soul- to just clean house and make some radical changes. Last week, I filled an entire dumpster with trash from my house. It felt so good to get it all out. Rudeski told me that the Indians did this- every now and then; I think he said they trash everything and start over. Some times I feel like doing that, but it’s too expensive. Anyway, moving everything out into the yard, ripping the carpet up and cleaning will do amazing things to your over all health and is uplifting.