{"id":20130,"date":"2020-05-04T23:19:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-04T23:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=20130"},"modified":"2020-05-04T23:19:00","modified_gmt":"2020-05-04T23:19:00","slug":"how-to-use-feng-shui-in-your-spring-cleaning-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/how-to-use-feng-shui-in-your-spring-cleaning-part-1","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Feng Shui in Your Spring Cleaning: Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]Now that the weather\u2019s finally taking a turn for the better, it\u2019s the perfect time to give your home a thorough Spring cleaning! Let\u2019s face it: for many of us, winter can be a dark and dreary time.\n\nRefreshing your home from top to bottom is a wonderful way to clean out all that old, stuffy energy. This way, you can replace it with fresh, invigorating energy to lift your spirits!\n\nEspecially with everything currently going on in the world, it\u2019s now <a href=\"\/2020\/04\/5-tips-for-supporting-your-mental-health-during-covid-19\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">more important than ever<\/a> for your home to be a calm, optimistic sanctuary for you!\n\nCoincidentally, this is <em>also <\/em>the goal of <a href=\"\/2018\/10\/new-to-feng-shui-here-are-6-tips-for-pulling-off-feng-shui-room-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Feng Shui<\/a>. Feng Shui is both a type of design, and an overall lifestyle. Its focus is to expel harmful vibes from your surroundings. Incorporating Feng Shui into your home will help to cultivate a healthy and harmonious environment, by creating a flow of your most positive energy (or \u201cchi\u201d).\n\nSince it shares the same objective as Spring cleaning, why not combine the two! Let\u2019s take a look at 3 ways you can use Feng Shui in your Spring cleaning, and <em>why <\/em>it works\u2026[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;20134&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/how-to-use-feng-shui-in-your-spring-cleaning-part-1\/#1_Declutter\" >1. Declutter!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/how-to-use-feng-shui-in-your-spring-cleaning-part-1\/#2_Clean_with_all-natural_products\" >2. Clean with all-natural products!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/how-to-use-feng-shui-in-your-spring-cleaning-part-1\/#3_Bring_the_outside_inside\" >3. Bring the outside, inside!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Declutter\"><\/span>1. Declutter!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]The more clutter around your home, the more stagnant, depressed energy there is surrounding you on a daily basis. Plus, it\u2019s hard to have a <a href=\"\/2018\/05\/can-feng-shui-courses-improve-mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">clear, peaceful mind<\/a> when your rooms are in complete disarray!\n\nOne of the biggest principles Feng Shui teaches is the importance of clutter-free space. Less mess means more room for positive energy to flow effortlessly throughout your home!\n\nIf we\u2019re getting technical, you can apply <a href=\"\/2018\/04\/declutter-room-feng-shui-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this tip<\/a> to <em>every <\/em>cluttered area of your home. But there <em>are <\/em>particular rooms and places where this is extra critical.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>The Kitchen<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Kitchens can sometimes be prioritized less during Spring cleaning compared to other major areas (such as the bedroom or living room), but they are no less important! After all, we spend a lot of time in this area on a regular basis.\n\nIn fact, Feng Shui directly links the state of your well-being to the state of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2017\/09\/feng-shui-designs-for-every-room\/\">your kitchen<\/a> space! Many even consider it to be a part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/good-feng-shui-kitchen-floor-plan-1275102\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u201cFeng Shui Trinity\u201d<\/a> \u2013 that is, the three most important rooms in your home:\n<ol>\n \t<li>The bedroom<\/li>\n \t<li>The bathroom<\/li>\n \t<li>And the kitchen<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nThis could be a great place to start your Spring cleaning! Go through your cupboards, and reorganize all those messy pots, pans, and containers. If there\u2019s any food in your fridge that\u2019s gone bad, make sure to throw it out.\n\n<strong>Note: <\/strong>One awesome tip to help breathe life into your kitchen is to add some greenery! Even just throwing one potted plant into the space can change the overall energy drastically![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;20135&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Your Closets<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]While it\u2019s useful to go through all of the closets throughout your home, the biggest one you need to focus on is in your bedroom. By nature, a closet is most often designed as a dark, closed off space. It\u2019s commonly filled with an overabundance of clothes, lacks order, and can easily hide bad energy in all its nooks and crannies.\n\nSo, make some room in there! Sort through each article of clothing, and really ask yourself: <em>Do I need this? <\/em>Have you worn it in the past 6 months? Do you have any sentimental ties to this item?\n\nIf something\u2019s been sitting in your closet untouched for more than a few months, and holds little to no emotional value for you, you can survive without it. By getting rid of unnecessary items, you\u2019re opening up new, positive space \u2013 which will allow for new, positive energy!\n\nMarie Kondo\u2019s infamous KonMarie Method is an excellent way to go about decluttering and organizing your home, as it uses a minimalistic approach. To learn more about what this is and how to utilize it to your advantage, <a href=\"\/2016\/10\/5-things-professional-organizers-can-learn-marie-kondo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">keep reading here<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Clean_with_all-natural_products\"><\/span>2. Clean with all-natural products!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Feng Shui is all about developing natural, authentic energies and spaces. So, a big aspect to incorporating Feng Shui into your Spring cleaning is to likewise use natural cleaning products! Man-made chemicals can not only be harmful to your health; it stifles the organic, positive chi needed for a good Feng Shui flow.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;20137&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Luckily, there are tons of options at your disposal. The best part is, these all-natural products are not overly expensive. For instance, one of the Holy Grail organic cleaning products that always gets recommend is orange-infused vinegar. This <a href=\"https:\/\/thepeacefulmom.com\/2012\/02\/28\/diy-cleaner-update-orange-infused-vinegar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DIY miracle worker<\/a> smells good, is non-toxic, and is known for its immaculate cleaning abilities!\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/home\/cleaning\/tips\/a24885\/make-at-home-cleaners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Other suggestions<\/a> you can look into include:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Other citrus fruits (such as lemon), mixed with vinegar<\/li>\n \t<li>Baking soda and water<\/li>\n \t<li>Lemon juice and table salt<\/li>\n \t<li>Sudsy ammonia<\/li>\n \t<li>Coconut oil<\/li>\n \t<li>And so much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Bring_the_outside_inside\"><\/span>3. Bring the outside, inside!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]As we mentioned previously, <a href=\"\/2017\/10\/green-guide-using-plants-home-decor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">adding plants<\/a> into your home is a guaranteed way to improve its overall energy. Because plants are living things, it will add a lively, vibrant energy. Not to mention, they produce fresh oxygen, which is good for both your physical <em>and <\/em>mental health!\n\nThat being said, we know not everyone has a green thumb. (I, for one, have always been a pretty lousy plant mom.) There are easy alternatives, though. For example, you can always purchase one or two real plants, and then get rubber ones for the rest.\n\nAlternately, you can also purchase some bamboo plants or succulents. Neither plant needs to be watered nearly as much, so there\u2019s a lot less maintenance required.\n\n<strong>Pro Tip: <\/strong>If you <em>really <\/em>want to maximize positive Feng Shui flow, feel free to place that bamboo plant near your front door. It\u2019s said to attract good, welcoming energy![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;20136&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]If you\u2019re interested in adding <a href=\"\/feng-shui-course-preview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Feng Shui<\/a> to your Spring cleaning \u2013 or even just your home design in general \u2013 it\u2019s important that you know one thing above all else: it\u2019s okay to take your time.\n\nNone of the above steps need to be done in one go. It\u2019s completely fine to approach it in baby steps, and work at it bit by bit. True Feng Shui takes practice, time, and patience. No one will expect you to master it and achieve the optimal energy flow on the first try, so don\u2019t put too much pressure on yourself!\n\nAfter all, doing this will only create unrealistic expectations, frustrations, and negative energy. This is exact <em>opposite <\/em>of the goal you\u2019re trying to achieve!\n\nFor even more tips for using Feng Shui in your Spring cleaning, keep an eye out for Part 2 of this segment, to be released later this week. Happy cleaning, designers![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3><b>Want to become a Feng Shui expert? 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