After the grand Christmas and New Year revelry, here comes the next exciting Pongal festival. Those yummy sweet rice, ven pongal, methu vada, sugarcane etc, are on its way.  Does it ring the bell in your stomach? Definitely yes! Before that do you remember what’s special tomorrow? It’s ‘Bhogi’ the day for removing the waste from your house. It means ‘Cleaning the house’….Grr! Again the rushing and spurting of cleansing the untidy room comes to you, how to make it out this time?

Here, I have shared some simple and effective last minute tips for that sheen-magic!

-First start cleaning your kitchen because the next day is Pongal, so better get a complete clean on the gas stoves, slabs, shelves and cupboards. Remove all the powders and wash the plastic holders, dry it and then put the ingredients in the boxes.

-Then start cleaning your furniture as dirt and dust stick to this wooden furniture that makes the furniture looks old-fashioned. Better wet a cloth with water and then give a gentle clean to the corners, sides and clean the fabrics from the cushion

-Concentrate on your wardrobe and book shelves as these contain more number of dusts stuck to it. Take out all the books and clothes, clean the inside and put naphthalene balls to keep the area under surveillance from bugs.

-Change the bed linens, curtains, door mats and other cushion covers put them to dry wash and spread a new set of linens, curtains and cushion covers to make the house look new and refreshing. Pack all the others in a plastic bag and keep it aside for next use

-Next concentrate on the fridge as this is the area where we keep all our food items. Cleaning it daily is not an easy task, but this Bhogi give a complete clean by removing all the ingredients, if the veggies are rotten better throw it off and defrost the fridge and clean the freezers. (Vinegar solution can go the magic)

-Finally clean the shoe stand, bathrooms perfectly because the next day your guests will be arriving. Give them a comfort stay!

 After the cleaning process, start your pooja room cleaning as the next day is the main festival. Thus clean all your puja utensils with salt and lime so that you will get that shine. If you are a working women, better choose some Professional Cleaning Service and get your job done at ease!

Wish you all a Happy Bhogi!

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