How to Prepare Your Home Before a Spiritual Cleansing

Whatever your beliefs, preparation matters. A cleansing done in a cluttered, stressful space with no clear intention tends to feel hollow. A prepared home gives the process room to work.

Rule out the ordinary first

Before assuming a presence, check for drafts, noisy plumbing, pests, electrical issues and carbon monoxide. Many 'hauntings' ease the moment a mechanical problem is fixed.

Clear and clean physically

• Declutter the rooms where activity is reported.
• Open windows and let fresh air and daylight in.
• Clean surfaces and floors — a fresh space feels different.
• Repair anything broken that has been causing stress.

Set your intention

Decide what you want: calm, safety, boundaries, rest. Write it down. Everyone in the household should understand and, ideally, agree with the purpose of the cleansing.