KonMari VS Swedish Death Cleaning! Which Method Is For You?

In this video, I looked at the similarities and differences between the KonMari Method from the Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo and Swedish Death Cleaning from The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson.

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✨ Timestamps ✨
Intro: (0:00)
The books: (01:44)
About the methods: (02:29)
How to start tidying?: (03:48)
How to decide what to keep/discard? (06:08)
In conclusion: (09:43)
Outro: (11:05)

✨ Books ✨
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo

The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson

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[HelenYoun]

Have you tried the Swedish Death Cleaning? Let me know what you think and if you like these types of comparison videos.

[ShannonCarewBreaux]

This is the most succinct video I could find on the topic. Thank you.

[hearthcraftings]

I've done KonMari three times over the past seven years, and I think having both methods will help keep the refinement habit going in a way that doesn't require another festival as often. I don't have a legacy, but the idea of reducing the burden on others is still quite motivating for those liminal items, some of which currently spark joy but are likely to fade away as my preferences change. To let those items go on to spark joy in others is the core message for me from these two approaches to refining my home.

[mariavictoriasalita]

Any of these methods is fine with me as long as I get rid of unnecessary items and feel liberated from clutter. By the way, thank you for sharing these methods.

[pearlrose]

Thank you. I needed a little boost to get going with the cluster that's driving me nuts. I've read Marie Kondo's book, but it's been awhile, I needed a quick refresher... "does this bring me joy and does it support me to live my ideal life..." Perfect! Off I go now to tackle this over cluttered house! Loved the video, thanks again!

[ricoinsweden]

I will start this weekend with a combination of Marie Kondos style(and order) and Margareta Magnussons mindset (about not leaving to much behind). I think I've become a somewhat horder when it comes to electronics so there is my biggest challenge.
I think that order has the same vector as success in life and I presonally believes that in this chaotic world that is we need for our childrens sake make sure that we provide with the order, which they soo much need.
Both when it comes to find matching socks and knowing to not believe in everything that is broadcasted on the net or take some strangers word for it.
Good comparison you made Helen thank

[Donna.Walmsley]

I’m here for tidying - so important to having good mental health .. helps the physical too!

Thank you for sharing, new subscriber here and sending greetings from sunny Australia!

Donna 🧚🏻‍♀️❤️🐝 Work Your Wardrobe

[razsbags]

Interesting comparison video. I’m doing both but have started reading books I bought a while ago - one being The Art of Frugal Hedonism by Annie Raser-Rowland with Adam Grubb. I’m getting older & need to declutter more but enjoy things while I am living. The next generation can use my things rather than them going to landfill & ruining the environment. I try to keep things that I can put on my compost heap made from natural materials. I love Marie Knondo’s folding methods. We did not do that previously. Common sense prevails but I want easier cleaning & not moving so much furniture so putting most of it on wheels.

[melaniemcgarry]

You never touched on the main difference. One method is geared for organizing and decluttering in busy midlife, the other method is for when you are older and preparing for old age and end of life. Both methods are wonderful for the appropriate stage of life!

[mountaindolly]

I am confused about the “immediately put things in their rightful place” method of decluttering. What happens when the place you're going to put it in needs to be decluttered before there's even room for the thing that you want to put there? It seems to be a vicious unbreakable cycle.

[juliadisini]

You are very sweet and lovely person ❤ thank you for this video

[SouthernBelleReviews]

I really want to buy the books about swedish death cleaning.