Diwali is the one festival when people go the extra mile right from food to decor. The best part about Diwali is, everybody joins in on the festivity with a feverish excitement looming in the air for a good one week. The run-up to Diwali is when people put in all the efforts, especially when it comes to beautifying their homes. Right from the living room to the bathroom, deep cleaning methods are employed to make every corner spic and span, aiming for that reflective sheen to announce that the festival of lights is indeed here.
For Diwali this year, go up a notch and ring in the festive spirit by opting for deep cleaning methods using accessories straight out of your bathroom.
Get your cleaning game plan in action
A cleaning game plan is usually made to ensure a stress-free, seamless process. Keeping in mind the festivities, leave no corner neglected as there will be guests sauntering in and decors highlighting every inch of your home. A typical cleaning process involves the following:
Start Early
Ensure this plan goes in motion at least 3 days before the festival. Assign a day for every room. For instance, Thursday can be dedicated to cleaning the living room, Friday can be dedicated to the bedrooms, Saturday can be for the kitchen, and Sunday can be for the bathrooms.
Prepare a Checklist
Draft out a checklist of all the items you require for the cleaning process. Once you make your exhaustive list, head to the store and keep it ready in advance.
Inspect Rooms Before Deep Cleaning
Do an inspection of the room(s) before the deep cleaning process. Sometimes, a particular room might require some extra attention. Note these points and focus on them when you start the process.
Seek Assistance
Ask for help. A typical deep cleaning process, spanning over a few days, can be overwhelming for one person. Get help from your maid, spouse, children, friends, siblings, etc. and make it a fun process instead of looking at it as a chore.
General home cleaning tips
Keeping your home clean doesn't need to be a chore. Here are some more ideas for deep cleaning to keep your place tidy this Diwali and all year.
Go for Eco-friendly Cleaning Solutions
Avoid using harsh chemicals to clean your home by embracing environmentally friendly cleaning products that are also safe for your family. DIY cleaners, like vinegar and baking soda, work well and are readily available at home. You can use them to clean a variety of surfaces, from countertops to floors, avoiding the harmful effects of strong chemicals you find in store-bought cleaners.
Make a Cleaning Schedule
Sticking to a cleaning schedule will help you maintain a neat and clean house, keeping the unnecessary stress at bay during the festive season. Split your work into daily, weekly, and monthly schedules. For example, you can vacuum and wipe down surfaces daily and save bigger tasks like washing windows and scrubbing floors for weekends.
Choosing to engage in Diwali house cleaning is not just about tradition; it’s about creating a healthier, happier living environment.
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The art of decluttering
Decluttering your home is the next step before embarking on a day full of deep cleaning activities. Decluttering your home is a long process, often taking up at least a few hours right from assembling goods to disposing of them. However, the results are always satisfying. Since it’s possible to feel overwhelmed, try the following tips to master the art of decluttering your home:
Sort and Declutter Room by Room
- Sort it room by room. Start from the smallest room if you want to make quick progress. For instance, most bathrooms are easy to declutter as they typically house fewer items. Get rid of the empty shampoo bottles, worn-out toothbrushes, etc.
- Keep all the disposed items assembled according to their material type. Segregate all the plastics in one bag, all the cloth materials in another, etc. Thus, doing the environment a favour trickles down to other eco-friendly processes right from preserving water to ensuring that items aren’t littered.
- The kitchen is yet another place where clutter is common. People often hoard bottles and containers, expired products, damaged cutleries, etc. that serve little to no purpose. Segregate the items based on what can be recycled and what needs to be thrown away.
Evaluate Items
- Remove all the items from their original place and pile them up first. Once piled up, you can decide what you want to keep and what needs to be disposed of.
- More often than not, we find ourselves attached to items for sentimental reasons. Try not to get too swayed and choose the logical way out to declutter your space. For instance, your living room might have a number of showpieces that simply take up space and do not do much to the room’s aesthetics either.
- Donate or give away those showpieces and focus on either bringing in something new or just having fewer pieces on display.
Embrace Minimalism
- Think minimalism. The fewer the number of items, the more scope to highlight the room’s cleanliness and beauty. By going minimalistic, you have more room to explore lighting decor, floral arrangements, etc. to keep up with the festival spirit.
- For places such as the bathroom, try to replace old accessories with premium products and upgrade your bathroom into a spa.
- Similarly for your room, donate or remove extra chairs or tables simply lying around. The key is to have a room that sparks joy with enough breathing space and potential to keep it clean easily.
Deep cleaning of important areas
Diwali cleaning calls for diligent cleaning of the key areas of your house - yes, it's time to get into the nitty-gritty of home deep cleaning. Here’s how to tackle the most important rooms of your home.
Kitchen Deep Cleaning
A clean kitchen plays a key role in staying healthy when holidays roll around, and you're cooking up a storm. Your kitchen appliances put in extra work during Diwali. So, it's fair to give them a good scrub-down.
To clean ovens, mix baking soda and vinegar to get rid of grease and grime. This same mix works great for zapping food bits in microwaves too. For refrigerators, take everything out and wipe them down with some water and mild detergent.
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Deep Cleaning Bathrooms
You simply can’t avoid bathrooms when home cleaning for Diwali. After all, a sparkling bathroom is the heart of a tidy, festive-ready house! Bathroom fixtures like faucets, shower heads, and drains can gather grime and limescale over time. To clean them up well, mix some vinegar and baking soda together. Pour this mix down the drains to get rid of any clogs and stinks. Clean regularly so the fixtures stay shiny and mould-free. For the tiles, just use some mild soap and warm water.
Bedroom Deep Cleaning
Your bedroom should be your sanctuary to relax and chill. Why not start with your clothes? Cleaning up your closet can seem daunting, but it's worth it. Begin by taking all your stuff out and going through your clothes. Keep what you like and wear often, and give away the rest. Consider switching clothes each season to keep your wardrobe easy to handle and always in style.
A clean bed and pillows are key to sleeping well daily, but on Diwali, they can amplify the entire look of your bedroom if taken good care of. Use a vacuum on your mattress to get rid of dust and bacteria that cause allergies. For pillows, look at the tag and wash them as directed. Cleaning them often will make sure your bedding stays fresh and organised.
The ultimate cleaning process
After decluttering your home, you begin the actual cleaning process. With all the accessories at your disposal, start the process right from wiping, washing, and drying to decorating. Here are a few deep cleaning process tips you can make use of:
Vacuuming and Manual Dusting of Furniture
A vacuum cleaner helps to keep floors and furniture clean. However, manually doing it with a piece of cloth helps clean crevices and cracks better. Use a dusting cloth or brush and dust off the walls and floors before you bring in water and cleaning solution. For furniture, especially sofas, try to put the pillows and cushions under the sun for a few hours as for naturally disinfecting them.
Using an Efficient Shower Pipe
An efficient shower pipe can make the whole cleaning process an easy one. Install a shower pipe that enables you to control the water pressure and clean. With the help of flexible tubes, you can make your shower pipe longer and use it to wash the floors of your balcony and kitchen.
Removing Hard Stains with Hot Water
Cleaning hard stains is a task in itself. However, using hot water and the right scrub can help remove stubborn stains. Use a water heater with a thermostatic mixer for the hot water. The perfect temperature offered by the mixer sets the wheels in motion and helps you save enough time for decorating your home, while also saving water.
Simplifying the Process with Washbasins
Make use of washbasins to help quicken the cleaning process. Get rid of the good ol’ bucket and fill up the water in your basin by blocking the drain with a stopper. Once the cleaning process is done, you can drain out the dirty water and clean your basin in the process. This cleaning process is efficient for balconies, bathrooms and the kitchen area. Learn more from our sink faucet buying guide for a lifetime of satisfaction.
Using Steam for a Smooth Finish
Out of all the bathroom cleaning hacks, making use of steam to give your tiles a clean finish is a common one. Make use of shower enclosures to trap in steam and wipe it down with a cloth. In the bargain, you can use the water you’ve saved from the running hot shower to clean up other rooms.
Natural Cleaning Agents
The key behind cleaning is to efficiently scrub and wipe, using natural cleaning agents such as baking soda, vinegar, and lemon – items that typically help get rid of rust and clogged holes.
Post cleaning set-up and decor
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