General remedies
- Keep the toilet very clean, dry and fresh-smelling.
- Keep the door closed and the seat lid down at all times.
- Place a bowl of sea salt or rock salt in the toilet and change it weekly.
- Ensure good ventilation with an exhaust fan.
Toilet in the north-east
- Avoid using it if possible, or use it the least.
- Use light colours like white or light yellow.
- Place a Vaastu pyramid or a lead strip as advised by a consultant.
- Keep the outside wall of the toilet clean and free of religious images.
Toilet in the south-west
- Use yellow and earthy tones.
- A brass strip on the threshold is a traditional remedy.
- Keep a heavy object, like a stone or metal sculpture, on the outer south-west wall.
Toilet in the centre
Keep it locked when not in use, use light colours and strong ventilation, and consider a Vaastu remedy such as a copper pyramid outside the door.
Toilet facing the kitchen or pooja room
Keep the doors closed, hang a curtain and keep the areas separated with a screen or plant.