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Floor scrubber vs auto scrubber.
  • Educational

What’s the difference between a Floor Scrubber & an Auto Scrubber?

As a cleaning equipment and hygiene products supplier, we understand that choosing the right equipment can be a daunting task, and that's where we step in! Upekkha has been serving customers since 2003 and we're more than certified to help get you in the right direction! In the search for a floor cleaning machine, you…

Benjamin Pau

July 10, 2023

Things to consider when purchasing a machine.
  • Educational

10 Factors To Consider When Purchasing A Floor Cleaning Machine

When it comes to keeping floors clean and looking their best, a floor cleaning machine can be an invaluable tool. However, with so many different types of machines available on the market, it can be difficult to know which one to choose. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the factors that need…

Benjamin Pau

July 7, 2023

A banner showcasing Upekkha's product offerings.
  • Guides

The Cleaning Products List You Need

Cleaning is an essential part of our daily routine, and it becomes even more important when we are dealing with different situations. Whether it's a spill on the carpet, a dirty kitchen, or a bathroom that needs a deep clean, having the right cleaning products can make all the difference. In this article, we will…

Benjamin Pau

June 16, 2023

Don't use laundry powder to wash your hands blog post image art
  • Educational

Dangers of Using Laundry Powder on Your Hands

Is laundry powder usable as a hand wash? In short, no. Although clearly stated and understood, managements of various businesses in Malaysia especially in the manufacturing field are providing it to laborers as an alternative to hand wash. No surprise as laundry powder is cheap and easily sourced than a hand wash from your local…

Benjamin Pau

June 27, 2022

Upekkha MaxClean cleaning a carpet with the floor tool
  • Educational

5 Ways To Clean A Carpet

In this article, you will be learning the different ways of cleaning a carpet. Carpet cleaning is important to maintain quality and prolong its lifespan. Before we go through the different methods for carpet cleaning, we must too understand why carpet cleaning is an important task that should not be ignored. Carpets are often used…

Benjamin Pau

April 22, 2022

Floor Scrubber & Burnisher: What's The Difference?
  • Educational

Floor Scrubber & Floor Burnisher: What’s The Difference?

There seems to be a misunderstanding among cleaners that floor scrubbers and floor burnishers are the same when they are not. Although both machines may look similar, they have different characteristic and uses in the cleaning field. In order for us to perform our tasks flawlessly we must first educate ourselves on the purpose of…

Benjamin Pau

April 5, 2022

Which vacuum cleaner is right for you?
  • Guides

Which Vacuum Cleaner is Right for You?

There are so many vacuum cleaners on the market these days that it can be difficult to decide which one is right for you. Do you need a vacuum cleaner for carpets or one for hardwood floors? Are you finally going to get your vehicle upholstery and sofa clean? In this guide, we will explore…

Benjamin Pau

February 22, 2022

5 ways a vacuum cleaner loses it's suction.
  • Guides

5 Ways A Vacuum Cleaner Loses Its Suction

Ever noticed that your once-powerful vacuum cleaner becomes inefficient to suck up dirt and other debris? This may be caused by a loss in suction power that happens over time. Vacuum cleaners may lose their suction power in various ways if not checked and maintained. Without checking and maintaining our vacuum cleaners, it will never…

Benjamin Pau

February 14, 2022

A washroom with large mirrors and white basins.
  • Educational

Washroom Hygiene & Safety Maintenance

A washroom is a place where we clean and freshen up, but it's also the best spot for viruses and germs to spread because it's a high-traffic, high-humidity environment. With the discovery of the new version Omicron, several precautions must be taken to avoid the washroom from becoming a breeding ground for such viruses and…

Benjamin Pau

December 3, 2021

A Upekkha banner artwork with the words "Why should you invest?" accompanied by 2 Upekkha cleaning machines in grey and yellow on a dark blue background.
  • Educational

4 Reasons Why You Should Invest In A Floor Scrubber Machine

In the olden days, the only tool available for floor cleaning was sweeping with the broom. The broom is then replaced with the mop to help further the standard of cleaning with the inclusion of water which we would call the action mopping. Even though the mop existed somewhere in the 1400s, it was not…

Benjamin Pau

November 18, 2021

Upekkha KKM Certified Hand Sanitiser Artwork
  • Guides

How To Choose The Right Hand Sanitiser

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, we humans are now practicing strict S.O.P. to prevent ourselves from contracting the deadly virus that has took many lives. The market is saturated with different kind of products that helps protect ourselves and hand sanitisers are not an exclusion. Previously, hand sanitisers were not given much attention as it…

Benjamin Pau

November 2, 2021

Drying hands using a hand dryer in the washroom.
  • Educational

The Unforeseen Dangers of Hand Air Jet Dryers

The never ending COVID-19 pandemic that has lasted more than a year since early last year surely has increased the awareness of human beings on hand hygiene. A sure way that the virus can spread to us is through contact from our hands to our eyes, nose, and mouth. Close to 95 percent of us…

Benjamin Pau

October 21, 2021