12 Sep 2021

Festival Cleaning Tips | Deep Clean Your Pooja Items Ready For Festival

When it comes to festival preparations, the first chore that comes to mind is to "Deep Clean Your Pooja  items Ready For Festival." We've put together a checklist of duties for you to make sure your pooja  items are maintained clean so you can greet the Goddess in peace. With our tips, you can keep your Pooja items and your pooja room clean and beautiful.

Clean Your Pooja Counter:

The pooja room counter is usually constructed of stone, such as marble or granite, however it can also be made of wood. Clean up oil spills, agarbatti ash, and dried flowers on a regular basis. Remember that if you don't clean your oil often, dust will rapidly gather on it, and you don't want your Pooja room to look unclean. Clean using a detergent spray and warm water at the end of each day. Wipe the area with a dry towel to remove any remaining spots.

Use Lemon And Salt To Clean Pooja Utensils:

On any special festival, try to use this procedure to clean the idols and puja utensils. To use this procedure, simply squeeze a lemon into a bowl  with 3 tablespoons of salt and boiling water, then immerse the items for 5 minutes. Remove it and massage it with a soft towel once it's finished. This will assist you in removing the black marks and stains. You can also substitute vinegar for the lemon.

Use Tamarind:

Did you know that tamarind pulp can also be used? Yes, you can! Add a handful of tamarind pieces to a 12-cup bowl of water. Allow it to soak for 30 minutes. Scrub the utensil surfaces with this solution and a scrubbing pad. Wait 5 minutes before rinsing with plain water.

Special Care To Your Silver And Copper items:

Many Pooja  items are made of silver, including lamps, sacred ash receptacles, bells, and so forth. Silver, like brass, tarnishes and darkens over time, losing its lustre. In just a few simple steps, you can make it appear brand new:

  • Sacred ash, also known as vibhuti, can be used to polish silver. Use the ash to make a paste and apply it to the silver surface.

  • Scrub with your hands; avoid using a scrubber because silver is soft and easily scratched.

  • Wipe it down with a thin, soft muslin towel to remove the vibhuti paste.

  • If you don't have vibhuti, ash from agarbathis burning can be used instead.

  • Tomato ketchup and toothpaste are also effective cleaners for tarnished silver. Rub toothpaste or ketchup on the area with a clean toothbrush with soft bristles, then rinse completely.

When copper  items come into contact with water or simply air, they develop black stains quickly. To deal with this, make a smooth vinegar and salt paste. Because the solution is a touch abrasive, soak a clean towel in it and scrub with patience and strength. Make circular motions and use a generous amount of paste. You can clean the little places with a toothbrush and then rinse the items in warm water. Using a clean cloth, wipe away the residue.