Diwali safai is the one deep-clean every Indian home does properly. Here is a room-by-room plan that takes the bending, the elbow grease and most of the time out of it, with the cordless tools that do each job best.
Start after Dussehra (20 Oct) and finish before Dhanteras (6 Nov). That leaves Diwali week for decorating, not scrubbing.
1. Bathrooms: tiles, grout and the floor
Bathrooms take the longest and hurt the back most, so do them first, while you have the energy.
- Spray your usual tile cleaner and leave it for five minutes.
- Use a long-handle spin scrubber on the floor and the lower walls, so you can stand upright. The HOTO Electric Spin Scrubber runs at 220 or 300 RPM for up to 110 minutes on a charge, so one charge covers several bathrooms.
- For grout lines and tub walls, a head that bends flat to the surface helps. The HOTO Flexi has a five-position head and up to 4 N·m of torque.
- Rinse with plain water. Both scrubbers are IPX7, so the main unit can be rinsed under the tap afterwards.
2. Kitchen: sink, tiles and the stovetop
- Soak burner grates and the chimney filter in hot water with dish soap while you work on the rest.
- Small, hand-held scrubbers work best around taps, sink corners and behind the stove. The HOTO Wand comes with 12 pieces and runs up to 210 minutes on low; the HOTO Grip spins at up to 400 RPM for burnt-on grime.
- Finish the backsplash tiles with a soft pad so you don't scratch glossy surfaces.
3. Living room, windows and balcony
- Dust from the top down: fans, curtain rods and shelves first, floors last.
- Balcony floors and railings collect a year of dust. A long-handle scrubber with a stiff brush head clears them without kneeling.
- Wipe switchboards and door handles last. They are the most-touched surfaces in the house.
4. The car, inside and out
Many families bring home a new car or bike on Dhanteras, and every car gets cleaned before Lakshmi Puja.
- Outside: a cordless pressure washer means no hose or tap is needed. The HOTO 20V Power Washer reaches up to 290 psi from a bucket of water.
- Inside: vacuum the seats and footwells, then blow dust out of the vents and seat rails. The HOTO BlowVac does both, at up to 23,000 Pa; the AutoCare 4-in-1 also inflates tyres and pool floats.
A simple Diwali safai timetable
| When | What |
|---|---|
| 21–25 Oct | Bathrooms and kitchen |
| 26–30 Oct | Bedrooms, living room, windows, fans |
| 31 Oct – 4 Nov | Balcony, puja room, storage |
| 5–6 Nov | Car and bike, ready for Dhanteras |
| 7–8 Nov | Decorate. Diwali is on 8 Nov. |
Festive prices till Bhai Dooj
HOTO spin scrubbers, the 20V Power Washer and the BlowVac are at festive prices until midnight on 11 November. Order by 2 November for delivery before Diwali in most metro pin codes. Every tool comes with a GST invoice and a 12-month India warranty.