Mrs Fastidious: Big Cleaning Day for the Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year is approaching, and since it’s a brand new year, let’s welcome the auspicious occasion by cleaning every nook and corner of your house. Chinese beliefs place importance on the house and the energy within it, so here are some tips on how to clean the house to bring in luck for Lunar New Year.
Entryway
Make sure your entryway is unobstructed and well-organized. Dust off your front door and open the windows to let the air pass into the hallway. The Chinese believe that clear entryways open a portal for wealth. Unorganized pathways, on the other hand, mean that no wealth can enter the house.
Kitchen
According to Chinese beliefs, the kitchen is the place in the house that represents abundance and prosperity. That’s why it is important to keep this room clean from top to bottom. Throw away any chipped or broken kitchenware because it is believed to represent broken bonds between family members. Once your kitchen is clean, the energy in the house flows much better.
Bedroom
Since the bedroom represents love and well-being, keeping this room clean means your relationships and heath will be in good shape. Start off by cleaning and organizing the room. If possible, vacuum your bed, change the sheets, and wash your curtains. Make sure there is enough air flowing in to release the energy.
Bathroom
Science and traditional beliefs agree that the bathroom is the place where harmful bacteria gather the most in the house. That’s why the Chinese place special attention to taking care of this room. Clean the room regularly to get rid of any negative energy and also for the whole family’s hygiene.
Living room
The Chinese believe in the vital force, or chi, an energy that flows within and around things and beings. In the house, too, chi flows. That’s why it is important to keep every place in the house well-kept to let the vital energy travel with ease. This helps restore the balance of energy as well as bring wealth to the household. It is also advised to keep the glass doors and windows of your living room crystal clear to let the energy and light in.
Once the house is clean, you have to get ready for shopping day. List everything you need to buy beforehand to make shopping more organized. Now you’re ready for the Lunar New Year.
***Shop for more products selected especially for you at Big C without leaving your home – anywhere, any time. Click here. ***
