Maintaining clean, positive energy in your house helps to bring good health, balance, and clarity in everyday life. Little changes can make sure that the energy, or "chi," flows freely and keeps the living space calm and fresh. Here are some effective Feng Shui tips for maintaining clean energy in your house.

1. De-clutter and Let Energy Flow FreelyOne of the most fundamental practices that you learn in Feng Shui is cleaning your home of clutter. Clutter creates stagnation, which then goes on to create thoughts and feelings of being stuck or overwhelmed. The heavier your room is, the heavier you feel. Declutter common areas first, and then the closets and drawers to ensure the flow of energy everywhere. You will find that just by clearing surfaces of clutter, you will already feel more at peace and in order, which will positively affect the energy of the entire house.

2. Open Windows for Fresh AirClean air is necessary to keep the energy clean; it naturally cleans your space, promoting the circulation of chi. Regularly let fresh air and some sunlight in through open windows; Feng Shui advocates actively for this. Or, if you live in a place where you cannot frequently open windows, place some air-cleaning plants like peace lilies in your space. They not only clean up your air but also enhance positive energy in the house.

3. Reflection of Positive Energy through MirrorsMirrors are tools used in Feng Shui because they reflect and multiply energy. Use mirrors to let more natural light into a place and create an illusion of space by focusing light on the surface it reflects. Avoid, however, placing a mirror directly in front of a bed in the bedroom, as it could disrupt your sleep and send restful energy haywire. Everywhere else, mirrors help carry positive energy, disseminate it, and help balance it in your space.

4. Add Natural Elements

The five elements—wood, fire, earth, metal, and water—should be balanced for you to sustain positive energy through Feng Shui practices. For instance, wood or plants brought inside the house can induce a more grounded and stable presence. Including candlelight, stones, or tiny fountains can contribute to warmth and serenity. Each element contains a specific energy, introducing which maintains the balance.

5. Clean Often, Ensure Pleasant Scent

Clean energy must be kept fresh and alive. Negative energy clings to dust and dirt as well as neglected spaces. Sweeping, mopping, and dusting prevent energies from stagnating. Natural scents like essential oils or incense can uplift the energies inside your space. Scents commonly used in Feng Shui practices are lavender, citrus, and sage to rid your place of negativity and introduce calmness.