Commercial Carpet & Floor Cleaning Blog: Posts by Neal Peters

In many commercial cleaning programs, facility managers focus on surfaces that tend to “look dirty” from everyday use. It’s understandable, of course. Having a facility that appears clean makes a good impression on employees and customers.  But, even if the facility looks clean, is it really?  Hidden dirt, oils, and […]

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When it comes to keeping your floors clean, there are varying degrees of “dirty.” High-traffic areas — those with more foot traffic and activity — seem to be especially susceptible to dirt and accidents. The truth is, we all make a mess sometimes. And, if everyone cleaned up after themselves […]

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DPM Care was founded over 20 years ago in Knoxville. So, naturally, we’re partial to the city. Knoxville has seen steady growth over the past few years, and it’s been fun to watch. Keep reading to learn about the city’s growth and what you might be able to expect in […]

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It seems harmless enough— The cup of coffee that’s just a little too full. Until it goes flying and lands directly on the carpet, where the thirsty fibers soak it up immediately. A few paper towels later, the carpet isn’t wet anymore — but there’s a noticeable stain… And it […]

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According to the EPA, carpet “acts as a reservoir for dust, dirt, pollen, mold spores, pesticides and other materials which may originate indoors or be brought into the indoor environment from outside.” Not exactly something you’d want in a healthcare facility, right? Beyond that, according to the CDC, “on any […]

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Being a successful facility management professional requires staying up-to-date on current trends. Often, these are things you might notice over the course of a year. But some are harder than others to spot. Here are three trends we believe will be important to facility management professionals in 2019. 1. Real-Time […]

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Hot Water Extraction cleaning—often referred to as “steam cleaning”—has been the go-to carpet cleaning method for years. And with good reason. Many carpet manufacturers recommend steam cleaning, and it has a proven track record. It’s become ubiquitous. There are multiple other types of carpet cleaning methods, but there’s one that […]

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Hard-surface floors need more attention than you might think. The first thing to understand about cleaning hard-surface floors is that there are many different ways to do it. The word “cleaning” encompasses multiple practices you can use to extend the life of your floor and keep it looking fresh. Windsor’s PDIR […]

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Determining when you should replace your facility’s carpet can be tricky. On one hand, a worn-out appearance can indicate you need a new carpet. But just because your carpet looks weathered doesn’t always mean it needs to be replaced. Consider this example. One of our clients contacted us because they […]

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It happens slowly, so it’s hard to notice. But the dirt adds up, until one day, you’re looking at your building’s carpet wondering How did this get so dirty? It’s time to call a commercial carpet cleaning professional. But do you know how much you should be paying? Have you […]

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