Vastu Tips: Know these Vastu rules before bringing second-hand goods into your home
- bySudha Saxena
- 06 May, 2026
According to Vastu Shastra, bringing old things into the home can create negative energy. Used items belonging to someone else can also create problems in the home. We often buy old things to save money, but we don't know whether the person who used them is still alive. According to Vastu Shastra, old things of a deceased person contain their energy, emotions, and memories, which can affect you. In such a situation, it is very important to release that person's emotional energy. According to Vastu Shastra, there is no harm in buying old things, but it is important to follow some important Vastu rules before using them. Learn which Vastu rules should be followed before bringing second-hand items into the home.
Cleaning with Salt
If you're going to use a deceased person's wardrobe or furniture, it's important to thoroughly clean it with a solution of water and sea salt. Salt helps absorb old and disturbing memories.
Sunlight
is considered the most powerful purifier. Therefore, expose old items to bright sunlight for at least a day. The sun's rays will completely remove any old, negative energy from the item and fill it with positive energy.
Sprinkle Ganga water.
Both Hinduism and Vastu Shastra consider Ganga water to be very pure and sacred. It has the unique power to dispel negative energy. Therefore, sprinkling Ganga water on an object completely removes the effects of the sorrows and stress of its previous owner.
Camphor and frankincense
are used to remove negative energy from the home. Therefore, burn Bhim Seni camphor or frankincense near old objects. The smoke helps remove accumulated energy and increase positive energy. Incense sticks can also be burned there.
Paint old furniture.
It's often customary to ring a bell during religious ceremonies. The sound of the bell is believed to ward off negative energy. Its vibrations dispel negative energy. If possible, repaint old furniture and objects. A new color gives the item a new identity and dissipates old energy.
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