Navratri Day 1 — Shailputri Puja: Complete Home Cleaning Guide for a Fresh Start
Navratri Day 1 — Pratipada — Maa Shailputri, yellow colour, a new beginning. The foundation you build today determines how manageable the next 8 days will be. Tomorrow's Day 2 focuses specifically on puja room deep cleaning — see our Navratri Day 2 puja room guide.
Day 1 Cleaning Plan — Step by Step
Step 1: Complete Dry Sweep
Sweep before mopping — every corner, behind sofas, under almirahs, behind doors. For mopping frequency guide, see our mopping frequency guide.
Step 2: Full Home Mop — Advance Phenyl
Asepsis Advance Phenyl (250ml makes 5L), 5ml per 5-litre bucket. Well-wrung cloth, S-strokes from far corner to exit. 12-hour pine fragrance.
Step 3: Drain Treatment
30–50ml Super Strong Phenyl (250ml makes 2L) neat into each drain, 15 minutes, flush. Repeat every 2–3 days. For complete drain guide, see our toilet smell guide. Day 3 covers full bathroom and drain treatment — see our Navratri Day 3 bathroom guide.
Step 4: Puja Room Special Clean
Sweep ash and petals dry first. Oil patches: Super Strong Phenyl + 5 min + cloth. Full mop with Advance Phenyl. Mandir shelf: diluted cloth. For marble mandir, see our marble cleaning guide.
Step 5: Entryway
Threshold scrub with Super Strong Phenyl (5 min dwell, firm cloth, rinse). Wash or replace doormat. Mop with Advance Phenyl. For complete entryway guide, see our Navratri Day 6 entryway guide.
Navratri 9-Day Tips
- Mop every morning before puja and guests
- Treat turmeric stains immediately — see our turmeric stain guide
- Mop bathroom daily with Super Strong — see our Day 3 bathroom guide
- Wash mop cloth after every session — see our mopping cloth guide
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times should I mop during Navratri?
At least twice daily. For full guide, see our mopping frequency guide.
Does Asepsis deliver across India?
Yes — all 34 states. Free delivery above ₹500. 2–3 days. 10,000+ customers. 700+ kg plastic saved.
• Navratri Day 2 — Puja Room Deep Cleaning
• Navratri Day 3 — Bathroom and Drain
• Navratri Home Cleaning Complete Guide
• How to Remove Turmeric Stains
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