Vijayadashami · Guide
Home cleaning & declutter checklist
Make the entrance and prayer corner welcoming without cleaning the whole house at once. Prioritise the entrance, the puja surface, seating and a guest washroom. Clear walking routes before decorating; a whole-house deep clean is not necessary for a welcoming celebration.
Keep ready
- Cleaning cloths
- Storage baskets
- Surface-appropriate cleaner
Step by step
- 1Clear bags and shoes from the entrance.
- 2Dust the prayer shelf and wipe reusable trays.
- 3Put donation and storage items into separate baskets.
- 4Finish wet cleaning early so the floor dries before guests arrive.
- 5Divide the home into entrance, prayer and gathering areas. Assign one area per helper, finish wet cleaning before décor and leave a basket for items that need sorting later.
Helpful notes
- Prioritise the entrance, the puja surface, seating and a guest washroom. Clear walking routes before decorating; a whole-house deep clean is not necessary for a welcoming celebration.
Plan ahead
Divide the home into entrance, prayer and gathering areas. Assign one area per helper, finish wet cleaning before décor and leave a basket for items that need sorting later.
Common questions
What should I clean first when time is short?
Prioritise the entrance, the puja surface, seating and a guest washroom. Clear walking routes before decorating; a whole-house deep clean is not necessary for a welcoming celebration.
What should I arrange before the day?
Divide the home into entrance, prayer and gathering areas. Assign one area per helper, finish wet cleaning before décor and leave a basket for items that need sorting later.