The DPM Blog
The DPM Blog
Tips to help property and facility managers
achieve a higher degree of clean
How to Deal with Bed Bugs in Your Office
Every so often we’re greeted with news stories about beds bugs infesting public spaces. A couple recent examples include the Maryland Highway Administration’s Baltimore headquarters and this hospital in Kentucky. Bed bugs have become a growing problem...
Meet the Team Member: Travis Shepard
At DPM Care, we value our staff and believe our employees make us better. The dedicated and talented individuals who make up the DPM Care staff team make it their mission to serve our customers with excellence. That’s why we want to introduce you to the people who...

The Most Overlooked Areas of Your Office that Need Cleaning
For most facility managers, regular carpet cleaning is a no-brainer. You know that you need it. Carpet covers a large area, gets a lot of traction, and is always visible. You can look down and see stains, dirt, or traffic patterns. But there are other areas of your...

Meet the Manager: Debra Howell of JLL
At DPM Care, we are honored to work closely with incredible facility managers and property managers across the Southeast. And we know you have a tough job. Every company has unique needs. And it’s your job to make sure your facility meets the demands of your team –...
Top 3 Commercial Carpet Cleaning Mistakes
Carpeting—we walk all over it. Both literally and figuratively. The commercial carpeting in facilities gets pummeled on a daily basis by boots, heels and wheels. It sees more action and impact than probably any other aspect of a building. And yet, carpet cleaning and...

Choosing the Right Carpet for Your Office Building
As a facility manager you make a lot of decisions. But perhaps none are more important than the carpet you choose for your building. Think about it: Your floor gets used every day. People see it every day; people walk on it every day. In that sense, both the form and...

Comparing the Top Commercial Carpet Cleaning Methods
Are you looking into cleaning the carpets in your building or facility? You may have found there are several different options available—from dry carpet cleaning to steam carpet cleaning to the Bonnet method. If your research has left you scratching your head and...
Meet the Facility Manager: Walter Overton, Nissan Stadium
At DPM Care, we are honored to work closely with incredible facility managers and property managers across the Southeast. And we know you have a tough job. Every company has unique needs. And it’s your job to make sure your facility meets the demands of your team –...
How to Keep the Carpet Clean in a Pet-Friendly Office
More companies are allowing employees to bring their pets to work. This is a rising trend we’ve been seeing in the offices we clean—and you may be seeing it in your offices too. According to this CNBC report, 8% of U.S. workplaces now have a “bring your pet to work”...

How Carpet Maintenance Can Save You Money
When most of us hear the word “maintenance” we immediately think of the word “money”. Maintenance often means more money out the door. But that’s not always the case – especially with carpet maintenance. In fact, smart and strategic maintenance can actually save...