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Do Chinese people clean?
In short, many Chinese clean their houses(and themselves) regularly and they just smell good as you can imagine.
Why do Chinese people clean their house?
It is traditional for families to clean their houses and the areas surrounding before the start of the new year. The word ‘dust’ in Chinese is a homophone for ‘old’, thus cleaning the house is symbolic of driving away the bad luck of the previous year to allow for a new start.
Can I clean my house during Chinese New Year?
Clean post-New Year Cleaning of any kind on the first day is strictly forbidden. You cleaned your home to rid it of any bad luck before the New Year — now you want to be sure not to wipe, sweep or wash away any of the good luck that arrived at the stroke of midnight.
Why you should not clean your house?
Here Are 12 Things That Could Happen When You Don’t Clean Your House:
- Worsens allergies as the dust mites increases.
- Growth of molds in moist places.
- Disgusting bedding and sheets.
- Unwanted pests and bugs.
- Growth of microorganisms on foods.
- Vermin and critters live in the clutter.
- Poor indoor air quality.
Do Chinese people wash their hair?
While Chinese consumers’ hair washing frequency has increased a lot, the majority of consumers still only wash their hair every two to three days. According to Mintel’s recent research on China’s haircare market, nearly half of Chinese consumers believe washing their hair every day will damage its health.
Why is Chinese New Year so important?
Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, is the most important celebration observed in China, with cultural and historic significance. The festival signals the beginning of spring, and the start of a new year according to the Chinese lunar calendar.
Why should you not wash your hair on Chinese New Year?
Hair must not be washed on Chinese New Year’s Day. In Mandarin, hair (发, fa) has the same pronunciation (and indeed is the same character) as fa in facai (发财), which means ‘to become wealthy’. Therefore, it is seen as not a good thing to “wash one’s fortune away” at the beginning of the New Year.
What would happen if we live in a dirty house?
If your living room has not been vacuumed or its curtains are not clean, then you risk exposing you and your family to allergy-inducing dust mites, pet dander, mold, and other free-floating debris. These problems can also trigger asthma attacks in people who are prone to them.