Every country has its own unique taboos. What are the taboos in Chinese folk customs? How should the red cloth used to ward off evil and bad luck be disposed of after it is used up? Want to know? Click on Huayi Network to find out.

How to deal with the red cloth used to ward off bad luck 

Discard
If the red cloth does not achieve the expected effect of warding off bad luck, or if there is no discomfort after use, you can also throw away the red cloth. When throwing it away, it's best to fold it a little and put it into the trash bin.
Burn completely
Burning the red cloth used to ward off bad luck is a common way to dispose of it. Because during the process of warding off bad luck, the red cloth may also be polluted by unclean things, so burning it can help eliminate these negative influences.
Store
Some people choose to store the red cloth that has been used to ward off bad luck, but this method is not highly recommended. The reason for using the red cloth to ward off bad luck is that red is believed to have the power to repel evil spirits and negative energy. If you store the cloth, it might affect the effectiveness of other talismans used for protection.

Where to hang the red cloth for foundation laying

For foundation laying, the red cloth is usually hung on a stick and then fixed with earth.
Hanging red cloth on a self-built house has a long history and is not an invention of modern times, but rather a tradition passed down from ancient times. After the foundation pit is dug, construction teams will "fix the corners." After measuring the area and determining the dimensions, they begin to break ground. They place several bricks in each corner of the house. This is not arbitrary; there are specific standards. These bricks at the four corners serve as the foundation of the house's four corners. Of course, they use these bricks to measure and calculate, which in some local customs is called "fixing the corners."
After the construction team finishes fixing the corners, the homeowner needs to hang the red cloth. They take a red cloth with a stick and insert the stick into the earth. Some piles of earth are placed in the middle of the house, while others are in the courtyard, and the rules vary from place to place. The custom of hanging red cloth during foundation laying originated from past discussions. In the past, the beams in houses were very important, as they determined the strength and safety of the house, so people attached great importance to them. Therefore, when the main beam was installed, people would hang red cloth, and the beam installers would also place some items to pray for the safety of the homeowners and themselves.