10 Easy Ways To Cleanse Your Home Of Negative Energy

 

By: Yolanda Vasquez, Life Coach, & 

President of Zenful Cleaning Solutions of South Florida

10 Easy Ways To Cleanse 

Your Home Of Negative Energy

Everything is made of energy, and it's very easy for that energy to build up and bring you down. You're likely already clearing your home of physical clutter—so why not tend to its energetic clutter?

 Getting in the habit of removing the negative, chaotic energy that surrounds you could make your space feel lighter, brighter, and more creative. Here’s how it's done:

 Times when it's essential to clear your home's energy:

 When you're in a funk or having a bad day: 

 Negative energy in your home may be feeding those feelings.

• If you were just sick: Along with the stress of feeling under the weather, the physical condition carries negative energy into the space around you.
• Following a breakup or loss: Clearing during heartache or grief can help you to process pain and move forward.
• After arguing with your partner: You said some things. They said some things. Now that the disagreement is over, it's time to clear the air—literally.
• During any major life transition (think a new job, partnership, or pets/ babies arriving): Clearing out the old creates space for the new energy these things bring.
• When you're feeling stuck: If you want to improve your life and haven't made progress, it might be time to question whether your home is keeping you stuck in the past. 

10 easy ways to remove the negative energy in your home.

1. Set a new intention for your home. 

Form follows thought. Before you do anything else, set a specific intention for your home. What do you want your space to help you release? How do you want your home to feel?

For example, you could say: "My intention is to cleanse negative energy from my home so I am focused and productive" or "My intention is to release my ex's energy and feel peaceful again." Speak your intention out loud to set the shifts in motion.

2. Try burning dried herbs.

People all over the world have long burned certain fragrant herbs to clear negative energy. This list of 10 herbs can be burned for their cleansing smoke.

Simply place your dried herb of choice in a fire-safe container and light until you see a flame. Blow it out. The orange embers will continue to burn. Fan the embers while spreading smoke thoroughly into every crevice of each room. Note: If you have asthma or are sensitive to smoke, skip this one and clear your space using plants instead.

 3. Strategically place your crystals.

 Crystals are gifts from the earth that carry various beneficial vibrational properties. Two stones to place around your home to clear negative energy are black tourmaline and hematite.

 4. Make noise as you walk through your space.

 The sound of drums, gongs, and even clapping hands can help break up negative energy. For an at-home sound ritual, start at your front door and move clockwise through the inner perimeter of your home, playing an instrument (or clapping) toward the walls, until you've made a full loop.

 5. Burn incense.

 Palo Santo is a type of fragrant wood that's native to South America and can be burned as incense. It is thought to be a vigorous energy cleanser; just light one end of a stick and spread the smoke as you would with your dried herbs.

 6. Cleanse your house with salt.

 Salt has been used for sterilizing everything from cutting boards to wounds (ouch!), and it clears negative energy too. Here are some ways you can utilize it throughout your home:

• Dissolve sea salt in a spray bottle filled with water and mist the air of every room.
• Place a thin line of sea salt in front of your home's entrance or around the perimeter of your property.
• Include a small dish of salt on your altar.
• Dissolve salt in water used to clean surfaces and floors.
• Use Himalayan salt lamps.

 7. Give the whole place a fresh, lemony scent.

 

There's a reason so many cleaning products are lemon-scented. The smell of lemon is naturally invigorating and uplifting. Here are some unexpected ways to use it at home:

• Simmer lemon peels in water and let the steam scent your space.
• Leave small dishes filled with fresh lemon slices around your home.
• Put lemon essential oils in your diffuser.

 

8. Fill your space with the smell of plants.

 

Lemon isn't the only scent that can give your space a quick boost: Sage, lavender, and frankincense essential oils can also be great at dissolving negativity. 

You can either place them in your diffuser or fill a clean spray bottle with equal parts witch hazel and distilled water, add 20-30 drops of essential oil of choice, shake, and mist your living space. Or opt for fresh scents instead and place fragrant plants like peace lilies, aloe vera, or English ivy in vases around your home.

 

9. Harness the power of imagination.

 

Imagine a glowing, golden light inside your heart space. As you breathe in deeply, expand that light until it's outside of your body. Now spread that light into your living space, with the intention that all of the energetic congestion clears out.

 

10. Clear out your clutter.

 

Physical dirt and clutter can make a space feel unwelcoming. Keeping a clean, clutter-free home means negative energy won't have a place to congregate. Last but not least, open your windows! Allowing fresh air in also lets negative energy out. 

 

The bottom line.

Make energetically cleansing your space a regular part of your routine using any one of these practices and within a short time, you will feel lighter, brighter, and better able to take inspired action in your life.

Let's Detoxify Your Home

 

By: Yolanda Vasquez President of Zenful Cleaning Solutions of South Florida

Zenful Cleaning Services has got your back! 

Are you ready to Detox your home? Well lets get to it. ;)  

The fact that we live in a world full of chemicals, pesticides, and other harmful substances can't be denied. Sure, we strive to eat good food and use natural cleaners, but what do we do about the unclean air and the unhealthy things that have already made their way into our homes and bodies?

Perhaps you live in the city with a lot of pollution or you have furniture and carpeting that may be off-gassing extra toxins into your home; what can be done about these?

Worrying about such things makes me want to head for the hills and build my own log cabin in the woods. This is not always feasible (although perhaps it can be in our long-term plans), so it's important to find other ways to cope.

Thankfully our bodies were created with natural detoxification systems and there is a lot we can do to enhance those systems.

Today we will look at a few simple ways to detoxify your home and body so you can feel comfortable and healthy in your home and world.

My goal here is not to provide extreme detoxification practices, but rather simple steps to help you gently detoxify on a daily basis.

1.) Plants

Scientific studies show that plants really do reduce toxins in the air. It's not just an old wives tale.

Pollutants such as formaldehyde, ammonia, and benzene are all absorbed by the humble plant (as are a number of less common contaminants). This is great news for those of us who spend a good deal of time indoors!

Some of the best plants for cleaning indoor air include:

• Ferns
• English Ivy
• Palms
• Ficus
• Peace Lily
• Chrysanthemums
• Spider Plants
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2.) Keep dust to a minimum

As a busy mom, I do find it difficult to keep up with dusting! Sigh. But the fact is, dust contains an array of toxins that are in easy-to-breathe form.  Yuck.

Mop wood floors on a regular basis (as regularly as you can, anyway) and wipe down furniture with a microfiber cloth.

3.) Eat lots of fresh vegetables (preferably organic)

Vegetables are an excellent source of antioxidants. The antioxidants found in vegetables have the job of removing an over-abundance of free radicals from the body.

Usually, the brighter and darker the vegetable's color, the higher amount of antioxidants it contains. Organic and locally grown vegetables are generally the richest sources of antioxidants.

Asparagus, kale, broccoli, tomatoes, spinach, carrots, and artichokes are all rich in antioxidants.

Bitter greens such as arugula, endive, dandelion greens and spinach increase bile flow which helps detoxify the liver (Source)Garlic is known to cleanse the blood. Add it freely to soups, stews, sauces, and even kale chips!

As a general rule, eating a wide variety (and decent amount) or vegetables on a daily basis is helpful in boosting your body's natural detoxification processes. Just another reason to eat more veggies!

4. Drink detoxifying beverages

A number of healthy beverages boost liver function, which in turn improves our body's ability to detoxify harmful substances.

Some of the most effective (and simple) detoxifying beverages are:

*Lemon water

• Begin the day by sipping on a glass of lemon water to kick-start your body's natural detoxifying processes. Simply mix the juice of half a lemon with 8 ounces of water and you're good to go.For more information see: Why You Should Drink Lemon Water First Thing in the Morning

• Probiotic beverages (such as Kefir and Kombucha)
  Also known as fermented beverages, drinks like Kombucha and Kefir help create a healthy inner ecosystem and detoxify the body.
  
  These drinks are relatively easy to make at home but are also readily available in many health food stores as well as some mainstream grocery stores.
• Dandelion Tea
  An herbal tea brewed from the leaves and/or roots of the dandelion plant is an effective detoxifier. (Don't worry, you can buy it in tea bag form!)
  In her book, 20, 000 Secrets of Tea, Victoria Zak explains it well:“Chronic conditions are treated with dandelion root. It removes pesticides, pollutants, contaminants, wastes, and toxins that collect in your joints. In turn, this helps prevent arthritic inflammations from toxins in joints, and cell damage from free radicals.”

  Buy dandelion tea at the health food store or make your own by pouring one cup of hot water over 1 teaspoon of dried dandelion leaves/roots. Leave for at least five minutes before straining out the herbs. Then drink.

  My favorite dandelion tea is this Roasted Dandelion Root from Traditional Medicinals.

Also, try these...

1. Open your windows on a daily basis. Recycling the air is so important!
2. Get rid of artificial air fresheners. Essential oils diffused into the air are a great alternative that smell wonderful.
3. Are you drinking enough water? Get a water filter system for your drinking water. 
4. Use a shower head water filter that will take out the chlorine and other harmful chemicals.
5. Use untreated fabrics as much as possible. Stain-resistant furniture's have volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as formaldehyde. The same is true for flame-retardant clothing, such as children pajamas. Look for tight-fitting pajamas that are not flame-retardant for your children.
6. If you dry clean your clothes, let them air out outside for a few hours before bringing them into the house.
7. Change your filters for your furnace and air conditioner often, and if possible upgrade to an allergy reduction filter.
8. Stop using dryer sheets. Wool dyer balls are an excellent, natural alternative.
9. Be on the look out for mold. Beware of areas in the home that may have too much moisture in the air and seek to control it. Use a dehumidifier for any area that you aren’t able to keep the relative humidity below 60%.
10. Add Himalayan Salt Lamps to as many rooms in your home as you can.
11. Use organic sheets and bedding, especially for babies and kids.
12. Use potted plants to help purify the air.
13. Use non-VOC paint.
14. Allow new products, such as stuffed furniture that may contain toxins, to off gas outside or in the garage for a few days before bringing into the house.
15. Use organic mattresses. If you can’t (they are very expensive), cover your regular mattresses with an organic mattress cover.
16. Clean your surfaces with antibacterial cloths, such as e-cloths and water.
17. Dust and vacuum often, as “dust bunnies” are found to be magnets for chemicals.
18. Seek out natural pest control methods rather than harsh, chemical-based pest control products.
19. Turn your phone to airplane mode when you sleep, especially if it’s in the same room with you.
20. Regularly vacuum your mattress and furniture.
21. Replace your pillows every five years.

Deep Cleaning vs Standard Cleaning- www.ZenfulCleaning.com

 

Standard Cleaning vs Deep & Sanitation Cleaning: 

(I get this question asked all the time) :) 

Standard Cleaning usually happens on a bi-weekly basis. The goal is to keep up with basic cleaning tasks that have been kept maintenance for less than a month.
Typical tasks that happen during this service include:

• Tidying up your spaces
• Cleaning Floors

• Wiping “Exterior” surfaces only in Kitchens and Bathrooms

• Taking out the trash

• General Dusting

A regular cleaning service typically doesn’t take as long as a deep clean, so it generally costs less.

Deep & Sanitation Cleaning goes further to get rid of dirt, grime, soap scum, and other gunk around your home. It’s a more thorough service than the standard cleaning. Typically homes that have not been cleaned for over a month.

Typical tasks that are added during this service include:
• Interior & Exterior Kitchen Cabinets 

• Interior & Exterior Kitchen Appliances are wiped down and disinfected. (Meaning, Fridge, Microwave, & Oven)

•Kitchen Appliance Nook(s) *back exterior and all areas around the appliance were dust and food particles are nonvisible.

• Full House Baseboard / Crown Molding Cleaning Treatment

• Interior & Exterior Bathroom nooks and drawers.

• AC Vent Dusting (Main AC Return & Smaller Vents)

•High Dusting 

Deep cleaning typically takes longer than a standard cleaning service, especially if you schedule a deep cleaning for your entire home. It involves lots of detail. You’re not just picking up the clutter and wiping down surfaces. You’re often sanitizing and disinfecting areas throughout the home and having to take more timing addressing certain area due to the lack of maintenance.

 

Why Zenful Cleaning?

 

When you’re short on time or overwhelmed with other tasks and responsibilities the last thing you should have to worry about is your to-do list. You deserve to come home to more—not to chores. Zenful Cleaning gives you back the time you deserve to enjoy more of what you love. We have the proven processes and advanced techniques that deliver spotless results for every space in your home. It’s time to live in the moment and leave the housekeeping to our professionals. Your space is sacred and therefore you should feel at ease. We take great pride in delivering just that. 

We at Zenful Cleaning understand that every environment has a unique cleaning or cleansing need. 

"We are Zenfully Dedicated and you will not be disappointed!"