We often pay a lot of attention to the cleanliness of our house, because it is believed that positive energy resides in a clean home. But do you know that cleanliness alone is not enough? According to Vastu Shastra, cleanliness also has specific rules and regulations, ignoring which can hinder prosperity in the house and lead to poverty. Vastu experts believe that some wrong habits related to brooms and mops can gradually take away the prosperity of the entire house. Let us know 5 such Vastu rules, which are necessary for every house to follow.
Always keep the broom hidden
According to Vastu Shastra, the broom should never be kept in a place where it is easily visible. The broom is considered a symbol of Goddess Lakshmi, so it should always be kept respectfully and hidden. Keeping the broom open or in front of everyone is considered an insult to Goddess Lakshmi, which can lead to a money shortage in the house. Always keep the broom in a place where it is not visible to the people coming and going, such as in a store room or behind the door.
Do not sweep after sunset
It is an old and very important belief that sweeping after sunset is a sign of Lakshmi leaving the house. Cleaning the house at this time is considered inauspicious. It is believed that cleaning in daylight brings prosperity in the house, while cleaning in the evening stops the blessings of the house and hinders income. If it is necessary to sweep in the evening in an emergency, then do not throw the garbage outside the house immediately, but keep it in a corner inside the house till morning.
Do not use a broken or old broom
If the broom in your house has become old or broken, then it should be replaced immediately. A broken or very old broom attracts negative energy in the house. Using such a broom gradually ends the happiness, peace, and prosperity of the house. Special days like Amavasya, Holi, or Diwali are considered auspicious for changing the broom.
Do not step on the broom
Touching the broom even by mistake with the feet or insulting it is considered an insult to Maa Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. The broom should always be respected. If you accidentally step on the broom, you should immediately apologize with folded hands. Such disrespect can bring poverty into the house, and the flow of money can stop.
Do not throw the water from the mop in the wrong direction
It is very important to keep in mind the direction while mopping the house. When you throw the water from the mop, take special care that the water does not flow towards the south. According to Vastu, the south direction is considered the direction of Yama. Throwing dirty water in this direction is inauspicious. Throwing the water from the mop in this direction brings misery and poverty into the house. Always throw the water outside the house or in a drain at a place where it does not flow towards the south.