"Japan's End of Year Cleanup: Traditions to welcome the new year cleanly

Hello! A blogger who conveys the charms of Japan to the world、It's Momo! Today is、About Japan's traditional end-of-year event, "Big Cleaning"、I'd like to introduce it to people overseas。Every year in Japan、12There is a special habit of thoroughly cleaning the whole house at the end of the month.、This habit isn't just cleaning、It's like an important year-end ritual。To welcome the new year with a refreshing feeling、Clean the house、Reset your mind too。This wonderful tradition、I would like to introduce it to you!

1. Origin and origin of the great cleaning

The Japanese cleaning habits、It comes from an old ritual called "soot purification."。This soot removal、It is said to have started in the Heian period.。at that time、It is possible to wipe off soot that has accumulated inside the house、It was believed to be a bad luck。Also、Cleaning the house during this time、Get ready to welcome the year god、It also meant to remove evil spirits from the house.。What is the year god?、A god who visits his home to welcome the new year、It is said that in order to welcome this god it is important that the house be clean.。

2. Modern cleaning

Modern cleaning、In addition to thoroughly cleaning the whole house at the end of the year、Organize unnecessary things、It also means to settle your mind to welcome the new year.。Reach out to a place you don't normally clean、A major feature of cleaning is to clean every corner of the house。We will focus on cleaning the following areas:。The whole family often performs a major cleaning with cooperation.、By cleaning together, we can share the feeling that we are ready to welcome the new year.。

- Cleaning windows and sashes：Remove any dirt that has accumulated in the window、I'm ready to welcome the light。
Cleaning ventilation fans and air conditioners：Cleans the filters of ventilation fans and air conditioners that are prone to accumulation of oily and dust.。
・Cleaning the bathroom and toilet：Thoroughly remove water stains and mold、Create a clean water area。
・Clean the back and gaps of furniture：Clean areas that are usually out of reach。
・Organize and sort out：Dispose of unused items、Cleaning up your house is also part of the big cleaning。

3. Momo style! Practical experience of cleaning

I've also been every year、I always do a big cleaning、It's difficult to clean everything at once during busy times at the end of the year.、I'm paying attention to some points。

・Proceed with a planned cleaning：If you try to do it all at once、You'll run out of time and energy。I、Cleaning will be done in several days。for example、1Days are in the kitchen and living room、2Days are bath and toilet、3Days include windows, curtains, etc.、I'll start cleaning in order。
・Clean areas that are usually out of reach：Filters on the back of the fridge or on the air conditioner、Cleaning gaps in furniture and other areas、The whole house is clean。
・Play music to make cleaning more enjoyable：I play my favorite music while cleaning、I try to raise my tension。When music is playing、Cleaning is fun、It'll be over in a flash!

4. Recommended cleaning tools and detergents

To efficiently clean up、Convenient and effective cleaning tools and detergents are essential。Here are some recommended cleaning tools and detergents I actually use.。

・Cordless vacuum cleaner：It's light and easy to carry, so it's convenient。You can even clean the corners of the floor and carpets。
・Microfiber cloth：Adhesives dirt thoroughly、Because it can be wiped off、Helps to clean windows and mirrors。It is also recommended for cleaning furniture and appliances。
Baking soda and citric acid：Baking soda is used to remove oil stains and odors in the kitchen、Citric acid is useful for removing dirt and mold。
・Detergent for bath use：Especially when using mold removal detergents and water stain removal detergents、Can be kept clean。
・Storage box and garbage bag：Dispose of things you don't use、You can organize your home neatly。

5. Finally

Japan's big cleaning、It's not just a cleaning、Clean your house to celebrate the new year、This is an important ritual to reset your mind too。Through this habit、The fun of cleaning with the family、You can feel the joy of preparing for the new year。
By doing a big cleaning、Even places you don't normally clean will be cleaned、You can celebrate the new year in a clean state。Everyone please、Incorporating traditional Japanese cleaning、Please welcome the New Year with a refreshing feeling!