5 Logical reasons to Deep-clean house on Diwali

Diwali is the biggest festival in Hinduism, and is celebrated on a large scale all over the world. This festival also marks the new year and brings in prosperity for all the people. The mythological truth of the Diwali celebration, it is the day when Lord Rama with his wife Goddess Sita and brother Lord Laxman returned to Ayodha after beating Lanka King Ravan. 

 

Cleaning & Diwali:

 

Diwali is an auspicious festival and also brings in age-old traditions that people still follow, and one of them is deep cleaning the entire house and workplace as it is believed that success and wealth do knock at the doors. Goddess Laxmi is worshipped on Diwali and believed to shower the blessings on people whose abode is clean. Apart from religious belief, there are many logical reasons to deep clean the house on the occasion of the Diwali festival. 

Every tradition we follow is backed with scientific reasons and logic that we are completely unaware of. Therefore it is very important that we practise to explore the 'why' behind our rich traditions and culture and pass it on to our next generation so that they will learn its values and richness.

Logical Reasons for Deep-Cleaning Home on Diwali:

 

1.    Diwali marks change of Temperatures: 

Diwali festival often falls in October or November, and that is the time the temperatures start to drop in the tropical region. With these many lifestyle changes taking place, Diwali is the perfect time to reset your home items so that you can easily access necessary items. Such as heating devices like water heaters, room heaters, covering all the open areas.

2.   Reshuffle Wardrobe: 

As the winters start approaching one needs to pack all the summer clothes and make way for the winter clothes. Though summer clothing takes less space we need to make space for winter clothes as they are bulky, and one may need layered clothing to keep oneself warm and comfortable enough. The dust accumulated in the wardrobe gets cleaned in this process and the moistness that the rainy season sets in the wardrobe is brushed off.

3.   Preparing for the winter season: 

As we brace ourselves for the chill weather, we also all need to pack the thin blankets and make a place for the rugs and thick blankets that keep us warm in the winter season. Skin and hair care are also required for the winter season. By this, one is making sure that all the blankets are washed and then pulled up in the bag to store for the next few months.

4.   Get rid of bacteria and fungus: 

In the deep cleaning of the house, we not only get rid of the dust particles but also the bacteria that gets collected on the items. Few household items are vulnerable to fungus formation on the surface also can be taken care and cleaned thoroughly. The bacteria and fungus are responsible for many lung diseases and allergies therefore, deep cleaning ensures healthy environment at home. 

5.    Welcome Visitors: 

Diwali is the time when we host extended family and innumerable guests and spread happiness and joy on this occasion. Everyone likes the place clean and upkeep, so this is also one of the reasons your house needs an extra shine and the glitter all over the house and of-course the spark beaming in the family’s smile too.

 

Deep-cleaning is a manganous task and maybe a tiresome job, so one must do it step by step and with the help of the family and helpers. You can read the post, Festive Mantras for Glowing Diwali with family. Also, one must keep the emotions at bay while collecting the items which are no longer required.

CLEANING :: KIDS

Cleaning is a time taking task and either you can take help of the kids or make kids busy in the activities so that they are indulged in their work and you peacefully complete your tasks. Children can be made part of Diwali preparations, look at these 10 creative , colorful & Fun DIY activities for Children by Vartika, also you can you can get Free Printables of How to Celebrate Diwali by our blogger friend Kinshoo . 

Why Getting Emotional while Cleaning the house is not advisable:

 

It is obvious that in the process of the deep cleaning of the house one may encounter the stuff that is no longer required. Thus we either donate it, or we pass it on to the friends and family to whom this stuff would be useful. One may get emotional with the things and heart would say to keep up those things stacked up in your boxes, but thinking logically how many materialistic things you can store on the onset of emotions, it has to leave your house one day or the other. 

Additionally, these things get hoarded year after year and bring in the overhead of placing the stuff in the home. Giving away these items may be a little difficult but in the end when you see the joy of another’s face that is much higher over the attachment emotion.

You would like to read this poem ‘Jumble Trouble’ that will share the happiness when we shun off a few things from life.

 

Now that we have discussed all the logical and traditional reasons for deep cleaning the residence there should be no delay in making your house sparklingly with shine and beaming with happiness.