Tips for keeping the home clean

Most people think that if a surface looks clean, it’s safe. However, cleaning and sanitizing surfaces are in fact two different things. Cleaning removes dirt and a large number of bacteria. However, cleaning may also spread other bacteria to larger surfaces. Sanitizing, on the other hand, kills bacteria. 

Most parents get stressed up about bacteria and cleanliness once they have a newborn at home. With a newborn baby crawling all over the house, you can’t look at the carpet or the sofa without worrying about the bacteria that is invisible to the naked eyes. This is especially worrisome for parents in Malaysia as our hot and humid climate is the perfect environment for bacteria growth.

When it comes to house cleaning, a long list of tasks rolls up but only a few tend to be remembered and executed. The common ones include sweeping the floor, wiping the windows, dusting the furniture and vacuuming the carpet.

Karcher has developed innovative high pressure water jet cleaners for the past eighty years. The company has jet wash cleaners available for home and professional use. They are perfect for both Malaysian homeowners and professional cleaning companies.

The new year is around the corner. Have you made any planning to embrace 2020? It’s time to tidy up the mess of the yesteryear. 

Pets bring life to your own four walls – but also a certain amount of dirt. Whether it's your dog traipsing mud across your freshly washed floor, your cat spilling food next to her bowl, or your guinea pig streaking through his cage sending fur flying through your home.

It’s something we’re all too familiar with: You've just rid your house of dust, and there's another grey layer of it on your furniture and floors. And so the job starts all over again. It can be frustrating. It's no wonder that we don't like doing these household tasks. Here are some tips for keeping on top of the dirt.

Winter is slowly coming to an end, and thorough spring cleaning following the cold months has become somewhat of a tradition for many people. The good intentions are there, and the need to start the year on a fresh note provides the impetus to approach the task of cleaning. But what does spring cleaning entail? And which tools and resources are required? These tips will show you how to get your house looking shipshape quickly and effectively.

Steam cleaners remove even stubborn dirt quickly and easily – and without any chemicals at all. They ensure cleanliness throughout the home in the most natural way, making them a real alternative to conventional methods of cleaning. Whether in the bathroom, the kitchen or the living room, they can be put to a wide variety of uses. What could be more natural than using the power of steam for big and small cleaning jobs around the house?

Karcher is your expert in home cleaning technology. If you are looking for some of the best floor cleaning machines or electric mops in Malaysia, then check out Karcher’s range of products.

Are you still sweeping every inch of the floor with a good old broom? Or are you annoyed by vacuum cleaners that make you sneeze every now and then?

If you are actively looking for a much more efficient and convenient way to vacuum dust in Malaysia, this article is for you. Below we will highlight which vacuum cleaner is best for each cleaning scenario. We will cover the best vacuum cleaner for home with pets, infants, carpet flooring etc.

Nobody likes a wet or dirty bathroom. A dirty bathroom is not only inconvenient for daily use, but it may also invite unwanted bacteria or insects to your home. Things can only get worse when there is a mold situation in your bathroom. Besides mold, it is also easy to have water stains, grime and soap scum buildup if you do not have time to regularly deep clean your bathroom.

Lucky for you, here at Kärcher, we have the best bathroom cleaner for busy professionals! 

A clean kitchen not only guarantees a hygienic cooking environment that is free of dirt and bacteria, it is also able to put your soul at peace while you are spending time in the kitchen. A clean kitchen ensures your alone time in the kitchen to be 100% therapeutic and enjoyable. At Kärcher, we provide the best way to clean your kitchen fast and easy, no fuss, no muss!

Carpeted floors are not as high maintenance as people thought it would be. All you need to know is what to do exactly for different types of dirt with 3 crucial steps as shown below! 

With the best carpet washer vacuum and best vacuum for deep cleaning carpet from Karcher, you could have the pristine, beautiful dream carpeted floor you always wanted for your home sweet home! Read on to find out how to clean carpet at home like a pro!

Fabric sofa is one of the most common furniture seen in every household for a few obvious reasons- it is aesthetically pleasing to the eyes, cosy to sit on and also more cost-effective than leather sofas.

Karcher has just what you need to maintain the pristine, beautiful fabric sofa set you have at your home! Read on for more information on how to clean fabric sofa like a pro!

An average person spends about 8 hours a day on his or her mattress. Hence, a mattress is one of the home items that we have skin to skin contact with for the longest period of time on a daily basis.

You should wash or steam clean mattress at least every 6 months. By deep cleaning the mattress every so often, mattress foam will be aired out hence allowing all particles of the materials to “breathe”. In this way, you can also prolong the longevity of your mattress as well!

Zero waste cleaning procedure involves sustainable cleaning routine that emphasizes on removing toxins and reducing allergies by utilizing products that are eco-friendly. Not only that this practice promotes the use of natural cleaning ingredients, it also focuses on making use of tools that can be reused over and over again with no need to discard any materials, hence it is coined “zero-waste”.

Babies and toddlers have lots of toys, most of them end up in their mouth. If spraying with a disinfectant or soaking toys in bleach doesn’t appeal to you, steam is a great way to sanitise without chemicals.

The secret of steam cleaning lies in the powerful combination of pressure, speed and temperature. Microscopic steam particles force their way into even the hardest to reach crevices and tiniest recesses to thoroughly loosen dirt particles.

As steam cleaning does not use any chemical cleaning agents, it prevents allergen residues from forming on the cleaned surfaces. This provides a safe environment for small children in particular, who like to put things in their mouths, and allergy sufferers can also breathe a sigh of relief.

Post renovation cleaning can be tedious and troublesome even after a thorough cleanup by your contractor. This is especially a huge concern for homeowners who are allergic to dust. However, this task can be managed with proper cleaning equipment and procedure. Therefore, using the right tools from Karcher can turn your cleaning after renovation into an enjoyable experience instead.

Hygiene is a basic need that we cannot forgo as long as we are breathing. When you have a household to take care of, it is inevitable to have to deal with clogged drains or pipes at some point. While it is possible to unclog your kitchen or bathroom sink by using good old toilet plungers or removing debris from drain traps, it might not be as straightforward with bathroom drains or outdoor drains.

Moreover, if you do not regularly clean up your outdoor drains and pipes, they may become seriously clogged and make your surroundings unhygienic. Besides emitting a bad odour, water trapped in clogged drains is among the main causes of dengue outbreaks, as it is often one area that people tend to overlook when it comes to dengue prevention.

Want to save all the trouble for having to send your car to car wash service every other week to avoid the inconvenience of having to wait for hours till it is cleaned, and unable to use your car at the time being? By investing in the right high-pressure car washer machine, you can do the cleaning yourself fast and without frills, saving cost on car wash service in the long run!

A durable high-pressure car washer machine usually comes with a hefty price tag, you have to take a couple of things into consideration before purchasing it to deliver impeccable car wash from home. Lucky for you, we have written down 10 important things to take note of when looking for a car washer machine:

Your Karcher’s household cleaners can be used to clean car interiors as well, making the Karcher’s vacuum cleaner your best household item purchase ever!

You just have to attach the right accessories to the same vacuum cleaner, and transform it into the ultimate car seat cleaner machine you have ever seen.

With Karcher, you can clean your car seats by yourself without having to pay professionals to do it for you. This saves you money!