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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...
Meet the Facility Manager: Keith Hargis, Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
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...
Why You Need a Carpet Maintenance Program in Addition to Janitorial Services
Almost all business properties and corporate facilities are maintained by contracted janitorial services. Janitorial teams are typically scheduled nightly, weekly, or bi-monthly, with a deep clean performed periodically. Regular janitorial services are essential for...
The Story Behind the Red Carpet (and Two Other Famous Carpets)
Here at DPM, we’re used to spending hours on end meticulously observing and analyzing carpeting. After all, cleaning carpets is our business. But on Sunday millions of Americans will be doing the same thing as they stare at the crimson strip of carpeting that...
4 Reasons Hot Water Extraction is Bad for Your Carpet
Extraction is widely considered to be the preferred carpet cleaning method, but there are a number of reasons why the process has become outdated, and in many cases, harmful to your carpet – DPM Care offers a more contemporary process that cleans carpet better, faster and keeps you healthier, for longer.

Can Clean Carpet Keep Your Office From Getting Sick?
It’s cold and flu season in the United States. And, if you’re like a lot of folks I know, you start using more hand sanitizer and taking extra vitamins to avoid getting sick. And, if you’re an employer, you might be looking for creative ways to keep your team healthy....