The kitchen is considered one of the most sensitive areas in Vastu Shastra. It is connected with the comfort of the relatives, money, fire, water and health. A clean kitchen can lead to a sense of tranquillity and increased energy for the day. But if not stored properly, they can bring financial stress, arguments, confusion or waste.Many people keep their belongings in groups solely to save space. Drugs and spices could be stored close to each other. There might be cleaning liquid near the grains. An old bill could be in a kitchen drawer. These habits look ordinary, but Vastu says that kitchen items should be placed with care.Here are the kitchen items that you should never store together.
1. Grains and Cleaning Products
Don’t keep rice, wheat, pulses, flour, sugar or spices near floor cleaners, dishwashing liquid, phenyl or chemical sprays.Food items are symbols of sustenance and prosperity. Cleaning products have the energy of removal and waste. Keep both together, and the purity of the kitchen could be at risk.In practice, it is also dangerous. Strong odours and chemical leakage can affect the quality of food. Don’t store cleaning products in the same cabinet as food.
2. Salt and Sugar
Vastu says that salt and sugar should be stored separately and neatly. But they are usually found in the kitchen. Salt is connected to cleansing and absorption processes. Sugar is happy family energy, comfort and sweetness.The pairing of both items on the cluttered shelf could be an imbalance in relationships and the spoken word. Pack them away in clean containers that are clearly labelled. Do not use wet spoons in either jar.
3. Medicines and Food Items
Do not store dry fruits, grains, tea, coffee, snacks along with medicines. The kitchen is to be a source of energy for food, not for sickness.Tablets are often put in kitchen drawers to remind you to take them after meals. This may be convenient, but Vastu prefers a separate medical box. Keep it sanitary and out of the cooking area.
4. Fire Items and Water Items
Do not keep match boxes, lighters, oil bottles and gas-related items near water bottles, water filters and wet utensils.Fire and water are antagonistic elements. When they are kept close to each other without order, the kitchen may feel disarrayed. Keep the cooking area dry and separate from the washing area.
5. Fresh Food and Old Leftovers
Fresh fruits and vegetables and cooked food should not be carelessly stored along with stale leftovers. The attitude in the kitchen can be affected by the stale energy of old food.Conduct regular checks of the refrigerator. Dispose of any spoilt food immediately. Store fresh items in clean boxes.
6. Broken Utensils and Daily Use Vessels
Broken cups, bent spoons, cracked plates, and damaged containers should not be used as daily utensils. They may indicate careless habits and weak energy.Use what suits you. Get rid of anything you no longer need. A well-organised kitchen can result in better health, more peaceful meals and more harmonious family relationships.
