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The festive season is almost here, and so is the chaos and fun surrounding it. From pandal hopping and family lunches to spending quality time with loved ones, there is a lot that takes place. If you too are planning to celebrate the festivities with your close ones, it's time to make your home festive-ready so that they feel warm and welcome. From deep cleaning and adding new home décor to restocking all the essentials, here are some easy tips that will help you prepare for the busy season.
Since it is considered auspicious to keep your home clean during the festive season, start by decluttering your home and deep cleaning every nook and corner. Get rid of worn-out stuff that you or your family members no longer use, as that can occupy useful space. From the sofa to the shelves, kitchen cabinets, fans and appliances, make sure that you use a non-toxic cleaning solution for cleaning purposes.
Quick Tips: While dusting, keep in mind that you clean high fixtures, ceiling fans, and tube lights before going to the floor level. This will ensure that all the dust gets collected together and cleaned off.
Make use of natural fragrances to make sure that your home smells fresh and clean all day long. A pleasant-smelling home not only feels welcoming, but also makes your guests feel comfortable. You can use fresh flowers, potpourri and scented candles for a captivating scent that stays on for a longer period. Ensure that you use a non-toxic fragrance so that it does not trigger headaches, nausea or lead to hormonal imbalances.
Quick Tips: You can choose fresh and citrusy fragrances for your washrooms, while musky and gourmand are most suitable for living rooms and other spaces.
The festive season is the best time to upgrade your home décor, as the market is flooded with trendy designs, innovative products and statement pieces. These pieces elevate your home and add an element of style even in the most boring corners of the house, making your home more vibrant.
Quick Tips: Adding a couple of vases with fresh flowers, figurines, clocks and other decorative pieces is the best way to add character to any room.
Seepage problems, faulty switchboards and broken electrical wires are issues that every household sees throughout the year. With festivals set to commence, this is the apt time to fix these problems and give your place a makeover. Make sure that you keep your electrician, plumber, and carpenter's contact numbers handy.
Quick Tips: You must keep extension cord, batteries and a pair of pliers readied in case of any emergencies.
Since you'll be expecting friends and family at your house during the upcoming festivals, it is important to ensure that you have all the toiletries, including hand wash, towels, menstrual pads, and more, stocked up in your washrooms. Doing so will surely make your guests feel comfortable throughout their stay.
Quick Tips: Make sure that you conveniently place all the toiletries in the bathroom so that they are easily accessible to your guests.
From sweets, savoury snacks to elaborated feasts, food remains an integral part of all Indian festivals. If you've been planning to invite your friends and family over for dinners, then make sure that you plan out the menu well in advance. Pre-planning will help you cull out more ideas and organise the feasts smoothly.
Quick Tips: You can keep chopped vegetables, dry fruits and other ingredients prepared well in advance so that it is easy for you to prepare the feast on main day. Do not forget to ask for help.