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How to Budget for Commercial Carpet Cleaning
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?...
Meet the Facility Manager – Shawn Marks of JLL
It’s no secret that facility managers wear many hats. But handling the needs of a large workforce with a wide range of ages might not be one of the things that first come to mind. But, that’s the case for today’s featured facility manager, Shawn...
How PMs Deal With High Expectations From Building Tenants
One of the most challenging aspects of property management is handling the high expectations of the various stakeholders within a commercial building. With multiple tenants in a building, there are a lot of people to please – everyone from your tenant and their...
Meet the Property Manager – Holly Sparks of Realty Trust Group
Keeping facilities clean is a priority for every property manager. But, when you only manage healthcare facilities, it’s absolutely imperative. That’s just one of the unique challenges today’s featured property manager faces on a daily basis. Today,...
When Should You Hire a Carpet Cleaner for Your New Building?
You can smell it. Fresh drywall. Fresh carpet. It’s almost as satisfying as the smell of a new car. And it makes you feel like you’ll never see a speck of dirt in your new building. But you know that’s not true. Even though they might smell fresh and clean, new...
How to Keep Your Commercial Upholstery Clean
Businesses rely on regular office cleanings to keep spaces fresh and germ-free. Floors, surfaces, bathrooms and desks and are among the areas that are regularly cleaned. However, there’s an area of the office that is often overlooked when cleaning – your upholstery....
How to Keep Hard-Surface Flooring Looking Good Between Cleanings
Have you ever noticed when you walk into a Target store that the floors are always sparkling clean and shiny? Have you ever wondered why? The answer is that they burnish their floors every single night. Although nightly floor polishing ensures your floors are...
Cleaning Specialist or Generalist: Which is Better for Your Facility?
Keeping a facility clean is no small feat. Everything from carpet, flooring, and upholstery to bathrooms, windows and the exterior must be cleaned regularly to keep your business looking sharp. With so much cleaning to do in a commercial facility, it often takes a lot...
What’s Hot in Knoxville Commercial Real Estate 2018
After seeing Knoxville thrive in 2017, DPM Care could not be happier that 2018 is shaping up to be another wonderful year for growth and prosperity in our hometown. Here are just a few reasons why we’re optimistic about the business and commercial real estate climate...
Managing Spills: How to Deal With Messy Customers and Employees
Managing spills and cleaning stains is a major part of maintaining a professional look in your office space. After all, a huge stain on your office floor can be distracting and reflect poorly on your business. And yet, as property and facility managers know, cleaning...