Persian spring cleaning: shaking the house, not your sanity

Spring is in the air. The daffodils are poking through the mud, and it’s officially time to admit that my home has spent the winter pretending it’s fine. For Persians, spring signals Nowruz, the Persian New Year, and nothing says “fresh start” like khaneh tekani, or “shaking the house.” This isn’t your Instagram-friendly decluttering, it’s a deep clean to symbolically sweep away old energies.

“A well-tended home isn’t about perfection; it’s about inviting good fortune and fresh energy into your life.”

Even now, back in Iran, my in-laws are elbow-deep in soap and water. Carpets gleam, floors sparkle, every corner is inspected thoroughly. This isn’t housekeeping for points, it’s a tradition linking our homes to the seasons and our family to heritage.

Spring cleaning in the UK vs Persian style

UK spring cleaning can feel like a guilty mop across the kitchen tiles. Persian-style cleaning? Renewal. Letting go of what no longer serves you, refreshing the space, staying on budget. Old cushions out, slightly newer-but-still-reasonably-priced cushions in. Renewal without debt.

After months of homeschooling and remote work, our house sometimes looks like it aged a decade in one season. Toys multiply, crumbs evolve into ecosystems, books lie in curated piles. Khaneh tekani is my excuse to reclaim order and sanity.

Colour, pattern, and emotional impact

Neutral walls anchor Persian silk carpets and survive a small boy’s antics. Colour isn’t decoration, it’s emotional shorthand that’s flexible, timeless, and grounding. Pattern and personal touches turn your house into a storytelling canvas.

“Each frame on our walls tells a story: a reminder of loved ones far away and a declaration that our home belongs to us, not Pinterest.”

Wood-effect luxury

Our Amtico floors combine elegance with practicality. Juice spills, muddy trainers, toy trucks, they survive it all. Flooring is the quiet partner in domestic harmony: it keeps you sane and stylish.

Decluttering like a Persian

Decluttering is rediscovery: a long-lost sock, craft paper from two birthdays ago. Smart storage, boxes, baskets, help your home breathe.

Blending tradition with modern life

Khaneh tekani anchors us, polishing a brass ornament, arranging flowers on the sofreh for Nowruz, setting the table just so. With a small child, the Nowruz table might lean, the living room not sparkle like a showroom and that’s fine. The goal: a home that feels alive, intentional, ready for a new year.