4 Crucial Things That You Need To Prepare Before Chinese New Year

GONG XI FA CAI~ Chinese New Year is fast approaching us this year! Some of you may have started dieting to look good during the festive season. But, besides dieting, have you started with any other preparations? If you haven’t yet, no worries, we have compiled a to-do list just for you!

Pamper Yourself

It’s your chance to get a new set of attire, pick all your Chinese New Year OOTD from Chor 1 to Chor 15 for any visitation! Red is always a preferred colour during CNY because it represents luck. However, fashion has no limit, mix and match your colours as long as you like it! Just in case you would still like to go with some black colour - you can trick it in with accessories, mani-pedicure or jewellery. Besides that, now is the perfect time to try that new hairstyle you’ve been thinking about to wow everyone during your family gatherings. Nevertheless, be sure to schedule your appointment much earlier to avoid any disappointment.

Vehicle Checks

As you gear up for those long-awaited visits to your loved ones in near and far distance, ensuring your car is road-ready becomes a paramount task. A thorough vehicle check isn't just a routine; it's your ticket to a safe and uninterrupted journey back home. You do not want any unexpected breakdowns that might disrupt your trip or, worse, compromise your safety on the road, right? Give your vehicle the attention it deserves before embarking on your travels, it's the best way to ensure a smooth journey.

Food Preparation For Guests

What better way to bond and reconnect with your friends and family, none other than having good food and laughter around the dining table! Chinese New Year is also a time for feasting and it’s a long live tradition for households to prepare ample of food to serve your family and guests. Therefore, be sure to make room for your kitchen as you will be anticipating many types of dishes on the dining table.

Spring Cleaning

The last and most important thing to do is cleaning up your house. You have to make sure that your house is in spick and span condition, ready to welcome all your beloved guests. Aside from that, you might hear of a traditional belief that says a thorough cleaning is needed to get rid of all the past year's bad luck and hence make way to receive all the good lucks and blessings that the new year has to offer. You could also consider decorating your home with festive decorations like red lanterns, flowers, red couplets and many more.

Looks like we all have a lot to do, from cleaning, decorating to cooking, so let's get started early! Most importantly, never take a chance to "surprise" your guests with cockroaches or ants roaming around during their visits, it’ll definitely be a big turn-off! If you haven’t had your home inspected for pests yet, you’re in luck! With our Chinese New Year Promo, you can get 1x Free Cockroach Foaming Treatment or enjoy an exclusive PWP price for 1x Floor Drain Trap at RM50 when you sign up for our selected pest control services. Protect your home from pests and have yourselves a happy and prosperous Chinese New Year! Contact us at 1300 881 911 or visit our website for more details!

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