Diwali is exciting, noisy and beautiful. It is also the time when every corner of your home gets a quick once-over. Instead of rushing, pause for a minute and let Vastu guide you. Cleaning for Diwali is not just about sparkle. It is a way to clear stuck energy so new opportunities can enter. Think of it as making space for light, health and good fortune. Below are seven practical Vastu cleaning tips you can follow step by step. They are simple to do, and they make a real difference to the feel of your home.

1. Begin at the main door; this is where it all starts: In Vastu, the entrance matters most. Goddess Lakshmi is said to enter through your main door. If the doorway is cluttered, she will find it harder to come in. Clear shoes, old newspapers and boxes. Sweep and mop thoroughly. Lay a fresh rangoli and place a pair of diyas at the threshold. A tidy, well-lit entrance literally makes room for abundance.

2. Declutter to refresh energy, not just to tidy up: Get rid of what you do not need. Old calendars, broken items, unused electronics and stacks of paper hold stagnant energy. Sort cupboards and drawers, donate what can be reused and throw away the rest. Open windows after decluttering to let sunlight and fresh air sweep through. Decluttering is an energy reset. It invites clarity and warmth into your home.

3. Light every corner and avoid the south for diyas: Dark corners are energy traps. During Diwali, light up every corner of the house, including the kitchen. In Vastu, the kitchen stands for nourishment and abundance. A clean, bright kitchen supports the family’s health. When placing diyas, avoid the south. The South is ruled by Yama and is not ideal for attracting Lakshmi’s lively energy. Prefer the north, the east or the puja room. Use ghee diyas where possible because ghee is considered sacred and raises the home’s vibration.

4. Use sound to change the vibration quickly: Sound shifts energy faster than most things. Walk around your house on Dhanteras, blowing a shankh and ringing a ghanti, moving clockwise and beginning in the north east. The deep tone of the conch dispels heavy energy, and the bell awakens auspicious vibrations. 

If you like, you can also use soothing sound frequencies to balance your space even more deeply.

Listen on AstroSure.ai for grounding, peace, and abundance through sound therapy. Start with the Root Chakra (396 Hz) session to anchor calm and stability in your home, and the Venus (221.23 Hz) session to invite love, beauty, and prosperity.  Play them softly as you clean, meditate, or light diyas. The blend of light and sound creates a serene rhythm that helps your home feel clear, safe, and ready for Lakshmi’s blessings.

5. Hang rudraksha and sphatik at the main door: Protect the flow of energy entering your home by fixing a small charm above the door. Tie three rudraksha beads and one sphatik (crystal) bead with a red or yellow thread and hang it neatly above or beside the main entrance. Rudraksha stabilises and protects energy while sphatik brings clarity. Together, they form a modest Vastu shield that allows positivity to enter and keeps negativity out.

6. Freshen with oils and use natural cleaners: Fragrance changes mood instantly. Mix a few drops of patchouli, frankincense and bergamot in water and lightly spray around the house. Patchouli grounds, frankincense purifies and bergamot uplifts. For cleaning, use vinegar, lemon or baking soda instead of harsh chemicals. These natural cleaners remove grime without leaving strong residues and help keep indoor air pleasant. Open windows when you clean so sunlight and fresh air can renew every room.

7. Plan tasks and focus on key areas first: Start early and break the work into manageable steps. Two weeks before Diwali, declutter and organise storage. One week before, focus on deep cleaning the kitchen, bathrooms and windows. On the festival day, do minor touch-ups and freshen the entrance. Prioritise the pooja room, living area, kitchen and corridors. Keep small dustbins and wipes handy for quick clean-ups during the celebrations. If you are short on time, use microfibre cloths for fast dusting, vacuum first and mop after, and concentrate on the rooms guests will see most.

Handy extras that make a difference

Polish brass and glass items so they reflect light. If you do Chopda Pujan, prepare sixteen small slots of grain for Lakshmi and nine slots of rice for the Navagraha on the puja cloth. Avoid clutter around the puja area and keep everything neat. A small act of charity, like sharing food or clothes with someone in need, expands the positive energy of your home.

Why this matters for Diwali and beyond

Cleaning for Diwali is both practical and symbolic. It removes dust and germs, yes, but it also clears old energy, which might be holding you back. In Vastu, a clean, organised house allows prosperity and peace to settle in. When you clean with intention, you reduce stress and create space to celebrate. A mindful cleaning practice turns Diwali from a frenetic ritual into a meaningful, healing tradition.

Quick checklist before you start

• Remove broken items and clear clutter.

• Clean the main door and light diyas at the doorstep.

• Brighten every corner, especially the kitchen.

• Walk the home with shankh and ghanti clockwise.

• Hang rudraksha and sphatik at the entrance.

• Spray the essential oil blend and open windows.

• Keep cleaning supplies handy for quick touch-ups.

When you clean for Diwali with these Vastu tips, you do more than prepare the house. You change how energy moves through your life. Take your time, breathe as you work and let each small act of care invite more light, health and prosperity into your home.

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