Commercial Carpet & Floor Cleaning Blog

September may sadly mark the end of the summer season, but for sports fans it’s one of the best months of the year. Major league baseball is gearing up for the playoffs. Both college football and the NFL kick off their seasons. And NHL players hit the ice in the […]

From maintenance, security, and cleaning to renovations, equipment, and budgeting, the duties of today’s facility and property managers are more broad and far-reaching than ever. Which is why productivity and efficiency are key words for FMs. With so many responsibilities across so many different areas, effective methods of organization and […]

Last year we reported on the red-hot growth of Nashville’s commercial real estate market. This year, the story remains much the same, with the market continuing to see very healthy growth. One big factor that continues to fuel both office and industrial space occupancy and development is employment. Nashville’s job […]

When it comes to cleaning a facility’s floors, restrooms are too often not given the attention they need. While hard surface floors in areas like lobbies and hallways get meticulously cleaned and shined, bathrooms are mostly just swished with a string mop and a ton of chemical. It’s a bad […]

It’s all about the shine. If you’ve ever walked into the lobby of a building right after the floor’s been cleaned, you know hard surface flooring can make a big impact. A clean, shiny floor catches the eye and creates a polished, professional impression. Along with looking great, hard surface […]

From groundskeeping and HVAC maintenance to carpet cleaning and window washing, vendors are a vital part of building operations. Since not everything can be handled in-house, having external partners to handle certain tasks is essential. For facility managers, a reliable vendor can be an amazing asset—providing you peace of mind, enabling […]

A recent article on Realtor.com explored the pros and cons of self-managed condos. The author, who lived in a self-managed condo for a time, provided some inside info on the topic. One of her key takeaways: It’s a lot of work. Of course, this should come as no surprise to property […]

How did the facility manager for Nissan’s corporate headquarters get into facility management? You’ll find out in this edition of our Meet the Manager series. In this article, you’ll meet Brian Anderson, senior facility manager at CBRE who is responsible for Nissan’s corporate headquarters in Franklin. Brian will share his […]

One small pesky stain can have a large negative impact on the overall appearance of your commercial carpeting. A stain draws the eye and becomes a focal point—even if the rest of your carpet looks immaculate. That’s why spot cleaning your carpets is so important. Most of the time with local […]

At DPM Care, we’ve called Knoxville home for 20 years. So we know firsthand what a great place to live and work it is. Knoxville offers the perfect combination of big-city and small-town living. And it seems the word is getting out. Knoxville has experienced healthy growth over the past […]