While 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone owing to intense lockdown and social distancing norms, things are beginning to look up as we inch closer to 2021! The upcoming festivities for Christmas and New Year’s Eve are an occasion for gathering with friends and family to celebrate and make merry. However, the act of celebrating in the new normal is accompanied by a major responsibility of preserving the health and wellness of the party-goers. So, while organizing ‘The Party of The Year’, the host should also be conscious of the necessary items that will allow attendees to unwind without worrying about the safety aspect. We have curated a list of essentials that will help you celebrate Christmas or New Year’s Eve in the safest and most efficient way possible. Let’s have a look at the party essentials of 2020:

Holding the fort with ‘UV Hand held’: While social distancing is the new social regime, sanitisation is the key to beating the pandemic. One of the best items to have at a house party would be a UV Hand Held Sanitizer- a portable disinfection unit, designed for rapid sanitation of any surface. It addresses the issue of sanitizing daily objects, equipment and surfaces that come in contact with several people. The UV Hand Held sanitizer uses UVC light technology, a scientific method that requires the right amount of exposure of the objects to the UV light rays. The UV Hand Held is an incredibly useful gadget for quick and easy sanitization of personal belongings, including cash, jewelry, mobile phones, keys etc. It is safe even on food! This lightweight and portable device is best suited for household surfaces like tables, chairs, doors etc. and for domestic application of areas as small as 50 to 70 sq. ft.

‘Air Purification’ is the need of hour: The Air Quality Index (AQI) of several Indian cities is deteriorating with time. While most of us take precautions while going out, we should also understand that an average home can be up to 5X more polluted than the air outdoors. While fresh air is an absolute necessity, it is extremely important to get an Air Purifier that will ensure flow of clean air for your loved ones. Modern Air Purifiers takes in the polluted air and filters out the pollutants, improving the air quality significantly. They contain High Efficiency Filters created to trap even small particulate matters like PM 2.5 and let out fresh, breathable air. While there can be no party without food and music, availability of clean air is definitely something that should be considered equally important when inviting people over especially in cities with high pollution levels.

Sanitize to Secure by using a Sanitiser Dispenser Stand: Sanitising hands regularly at every entrance has now become part of our daily routine. However, using a bottle that has been touched by several other guests can be something not everyone would be comfortable with. In this situation, it is ideal to have a hands-free sanitiser dispenser stand. One simply has to place a bottle on the stand and use the foot-operated dispenser to quickly obtain peace of mind and freedom from the Coronavirus.

Shake your leg with Alexa! :  After all the hard work of putting together a perfect party amid the pandemic, you deserve to just to sit back, relax and give commands! Imagine having to leave your seat to adjust the lights, change music or the temperature every few minutes. There is certainly no party without proper music and mood lighting; even worse if the host is not able to give time to the guests! You can rely on smart lights and other smart devices that are voice-operated by Amazon Alexa, the virtual assistant AI Technology that can be your perfect home automation system. In fact, modern technology enables you to change the temperature of your air conditioners through voice control, without having to frantically look for the remote in a sea of pillows.

‘Dishwasher’ at your service: Dishwashers are a fairly new category to the Indian market and the need for making the switch from handwashing to automatic dishwashing cannot be stressed enough. While you are paying attention to every minute detail, ensuring a gala time for each of your guests, you deserve freedom from the stress of doing the dishes after a tiring party. You can load the very best of your crockery without worrying about breaking them, as they are the safe in modern dishwashers. Space is no longer a constraint either, as you have the option to choose from Voltas table top Dishwashers, which are compact in size and made for Indian kitchens. This festive season, be your own Santa and reward yourself with a Dishwasher as the ideal Christmas present to help you get over the trauma of washing dishes during lockdown!

As you prepare to usher in 2021 with festivities, remember to celebrate responsibly. Despite keeping the above factors in minds for a safe and easy house party, try to keep it an intimate affair by inviting fewer people and ensuring social distancing norms are being followed. Only then, will we be able to bring in the New Year with lots of hope, happiness, love and safety!