Extreme KONMARI Method Clothes Decluttering // Before & After Marie Kondo! [CC] 

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I'm so jealous of the people of Brighton and the crazy awesome thrift store life that is about to hit them.

7:30 One of the really amazing things Marie Kondo has said about getting rid of clothes you have never worn is that everything you buy teaches you something. So if you never wore it then the item taunt you that you don't like wearing clothes like that. And hearing that made me feel a lot less guilty about the getting rid of things I never wore, or used, or read.

This video also known as "Tilly almost lost under a mountain of clothes". Cannot wait for the next videos, hope Walter and Tilly make it, lol.

Chronic fatigue tip for the table of stuff-put baskets around your house (like at the bottom of the stairs) to dump everything in, so you only have to make one trip around the house to tidy

the crossover we needed but don't deserve

Claudia and Jessica are so supportive of each other. Seeing you too creating a safe and loving relationship is really encouraging. Your relationship is #goals.

Just wanted to say that you guys are such a beautiful example of a healthy, fun, supportive relationship. Love you guys ♥️

I actually accidentally started preemptively doing the Kon Marie when /buying'/ clothes. Before I buy them I /really/ think about if I will wear it, how many times I would wear it, how I feel when wearing it (both does it make me feel good about myself and is it physically comfortable to wear). I hardly by anything anymore and now my closet is full of stuff I am excited to wear. Would recommend doing this - especially if you just cleaned up all your stuff.

You guys did such a great job! Seriously I felt like the way you expressed the struggles and emotional triggers was so relatable. I've done konmari, and I believe you helped explain some of the things people might need support on. Also you're an adorable couple so its always fun to watch your interactions

For all the people out there decluttering their stuff I have a tip: If you want to throw something but if it was a gift or something that you want to keep to remember, take a picture and put it in an album for sentimental items, don't be like me guys, that's it bye

Like Claudia said there is something about certain pieces of clothing that can give you memory flashes. It's something that made getting rid of my "male wardrobe" after I transitioned a lot harder than I expected it to be. In the end I held on to some "commemorative" tshirts that are way too big, because they're all I really have to remember/prove I was there. That said my wardrobe is getting a bit out of hand so maybe I should take a good look at the pieces I'm not sentimental about.

Ok grabbing some snacks the minute I saw all of the clothes on the bed I knew this will be good

I was in the middle of my Konmari cleanup when my chair I was sitting in gave out finally (it was on its last leg...almost literally) and I took a nasty tumble backwards and severely hurt my poor Fibro-infused body. Now I'm staring at piles of stuff that I desperately want to clear out and am trying to remind myself to be gentle and patient with myself. This video actually helped me to remember I will get to it when I'm able, so thank you!

I like how in almost every shot there is a dog or two

I did the KonMari declutter method back in the fall of 2015 and I STILL use it. It's really extended to other parts of my life too. My home is EXTREMELY tidy and that's partially because of it.

Oh! I know what I wanted to say. Please donate bras to missions or homeles shelters. Homeless women can't afford a nice bra. Or one that fits. They also need menstrual supplies. So, say you are transitioning from FTM. Donate your bras! :)

I'm breaking down the konmari method into very small pieces so it's more manageable and I have a higher likelihood of finishing the process. It took me a few weeks just to do all of my tops, but breaking things down into 20 minutes intervals followed by 10 minutes of rest (like the UFYH system of cleaning) has kept me moving. As Marie says, even if you go really slow you're doing fine as long as you're moving forward.

I move a lot. A lot a lot. Like about twice a year if not more. So I've been doing KonMari style decluttering for years without realizing it and honestly? It doesn't last. If you're like me and you like collecting things you're always going to have too much. BUT it does make it so much easier to purge again. And again.... And again and again and again. It also helps you know what your priorities are! For example I have a set number of bins I use to move and I want all of my possessions to fit in them so every time I'm going to move I know what I want to give space in my boxes and what can go. I love everything I own now and that's the best part. Also yes I've been tidying recently too (in preparation for my first move of 2019!) and it feels amazing

Got rid of 5 bags' worth of clothes, shoes, and accessories doing my own KonMari-ing. It actually makes getting dressed in the morning a lot more pleasant, because I'm not constantly being confronted with stuff I don't really like, or that doesn't fit me. And it has made shopping really interesting - I really only go clothes shopping when I've noticed something missing from my wardrobe, and I just go and get that one thing, instead of a bunch of stuff. Scared to move on to the other categories though, especially papers... I have so much paperwork and old writing and essays and stuff...

Ooh!! This should be part of your 'year review video' next Jan/Feb, because then you can see if it really lasted/you held to it!! And how you felt now compared to how you're feeling in a year!

I love how the dogs just can't be bothered! Such a Bichon thing to do. I had a Bichon all her life, and she would do the exact same thing.

I went through this, and highly urge others out there to take an extra step to find a really good outlet where your donations will do the most good! In the US people default to Goodwill but there are much better places. Homeless shelters, abused women shelters, stores that help people get back on their feet and sell clothes cheap for interviews and work, or an org helping disaster victims.

I love how you are so supportive of each other, warms the heart 😀

*has a hundred clothes, only wears 3 shirts* why is claudia me

I love KonMari, I get an instant 'hit' of whether something sparks joy in me and I really have no issue tossing anything that doesn't. Never occurred to me other people felt differently! It was so much fun being included in your decluttering

you guys are such a married couple and i love that so much, as a 16 year old girl whose never seen a married lesbian couple before (in the media or in real life) i appreciate having this channel to look up to you guys as role-models and it gives me hope for the future with a wife, thank u! and as for tidying, i recently had to clean out my childhood room and by the end of it i had two carloads worth of op-shop junk, ten bags of garbage and four storage boxes. it felt great and so strange to see all this junk i'd been hoarding that wasn't sentimental at all. good luck with the rest of your belongings!!

Jessica love that was really well done. Clothes are your "thing" so it can't have been easy. Think of the joy you have brought to people who find the lovely dresses you have let go. Very good work!

I don't know why but I love watching people sort through their clothes. Glad you decided to do this!

Declutter videos are sooooo satisfying!

I have a severe anxiety disorder and cleaning is one of the few things that helps me cope/calm down, so this video was great to watch!! I think I’ll try this method the next time I clean because it seems very efficient and I also like that it respects that you can get rid of sentimental things if they’re useless at this point. Overall love the video!!! :)

I do this when I switch from my summer to my winter wardrobe. I've managed to keep my drawers organised for over a year now which is amazing! But it's good to do it at the end of the season cause then you know what you've worn and what you haven't worn and should probably let go.

This is now my favorite Mari Kondo video series. Awesome job!

Im in the middle of using the KONMARI method to clean my room and I'm taking a break to watch this video

I used KonMari years ago when the book came out and have more or less maintained since. The folding method in particular is genius and changed my life! Now I'm in an impossibly cute studio with alllllllllllll the cubbies that organise my stuff perfectly. Well done, you! p.s. this deafie appreciates your captions

I've been doing it slowly. (Single mom with chronic fatigue plus 3 kids. It's a lot of clothes.) I do love how tidy the kids drawers are because they can see all their clothes and don't pull everything out looking for that one favourite shirt.

I’m currently going through my home too and I’m doing like a drawer at a time because of my current pain and fatigue levels but it feels good to see the place you have done afterwards xx

OMG! I just watched this video that was in my list for three years and you made this kids comment. I checked out your vid list because of that to see how it was going and you got to be parents. Congratulations! 🎉🎈🎊🍾

My house has stayed tidy for last two years after Marie Kondo-ing, so I highly reccomend doing you whole house! Worth the time and the effort.

Your channel brings me joy! 😌

I read the book a few months after it was released and loved it. The first purge was huge and really cathartic. I've done one about once a year since just to check in with myself and my stuff and find it's really been a good way of keeping things from accumulating.

Seeing everything folded and hung up at the end is so lovely! Also, I did this process a few years ago and have found that it does last because I now know what is necessary for me and my life, and I understand what it feels like when things do get piled up and overwhelming. I'm far more inclined to keep up my general organization rather than go back to having way too much!

the biggest hurdle for me was realizing what "bringing joy" actually is for me! the other day i had the dawning realization that the comfort of not having to think about letting go of something/change does not mean that item brings me joy.

Claudia: “I think my fashion has just become more “gay”” Me: *turns around to look at my own closet*

You and Claudia bring me so much joy

I tried the Komari method for folding/clothes and love it! Surprisingly it’s lasted for months! Even though I used to hate folding clothes. It makes everything easier to find, and easier to let go of what I’m not wearing!

I haven't like gone through all my clothes yet and thought about everything but I took them out of my drawers and folded them like she does and it's really useful. I'm not digging through them all the time anymore. It saves a lot of time.

Jessica and Claudia, giving me the wonderful domestic lesbian content that eternally makes my heart soar. Also, filling that Marie Kondo need I have after doing it to my house when I watched the series in January. Thank you

Hey, I just wanted to say thanks for you putting so much thoughts and effort into your videos and you always make me better and less ashamed of my disabilities and more normal because you normalise then so muchm Thank you x

I did konmari 1.5 months ago and my room is still 100% neat and clutter free. This is a game changer for me as it usually lasts 3-5 business days. Kidding, 3-5 any days at the most. I can imagine it will stay like this for years, I keep just doing a little more and a little more and it's even getting better. Incredible!

I went de-cluttering like crazy over Christmas break, and got rid of 6 big bags of stuff (some trash, some donated clothes) and I felt great about it. I have hard wood floors in my bedroom, so I made it a personal mission to get everything off the floor so cleaning wouldn't be such a hassle anymore. And I do believe I've stuck to keeping my room cleaner than ever. I organized my vanity and dresser (which I keep things on daily) and got rid of so much stuff I didn't need/want. And I feel so much better about it. Keeping everything clean takes barely any time at all. Sweeping took maybe 5-6 min in total now from corner to corner! I want to tackle more things with this method, including getting rid of more extraneous clothes and items that I never use. This video was so uplifting and funny. Very happy!

I love it that you had your dresses sorted by color

I love these kinds of videos ! I find them relaxing.I actually am slowing starting this to !

I've been doing this for years without noticing it. Every season I go through my wardrobe to find things I didn't wear or just didn't make me feel good about my body. Now that I've got a toddler and I don't work in retail, I noticed my all black wardrobe of undergrad is now comprising of black, white, grey,and a dusty muted pink. And it makes me happy. I now plan on incorporating vintage and handmade items in my wardrobe, which will mean another purging of clothing is to come.

I read both of Marie Kondo's books and I really liked implementing her method into my life. The first time I did it was, maybe, in 2016 or 2017...? And I actually influenced my hole family to join, that was so cool! In terms of keeping everything tidy afterwards, I do tend to loose the organizations in stressful or busy times (like the end of semester in college, things like that) but, what I think is the best part is, when I do the big organization (that I try to do once or twice a year depending on my schedule) I never have piles and piles to give away. The awesome thing about the Konmari method is that, unconsciously when you're buying things for yourself, you tend to only buy things that really give you joy, so when you go see If you don't want something, the piles get smaller and smaller. Is really nice

Oh I do love watching people tidying and organising, there is something so satisfying about it! I would love to do the Konmari method however, I don't actually have enough clothes for it. I do have a lot of other things and I have the problem of thinking, 'oh I'll use it in the future at some point' when really I have no need for it at all.

THIS is the lovely british domestic bliss content that i signed up for

All of your clothes are gorgeous. I have tried to get rid of clothes but I don't want them to go! I need them! Ty for sharing your lives with us.

😍 It’s so relaxing, inspiring and heart warming to watch you both

Well done on starting the decluttering before you move house. May I suggest as you pack you check you want each item, then do the same as you unpack. I have been systematically decluttering for two years. It's been brilliant. My home is so much tidier, and I am more creative. Recently, I've been reading Ms Kondo's books, and have picked up several tips I have been able to use. My most recent decluttering has been to say goodbye to the every day, mis-matched ones, and to use the beautiful set we received as a wedding gift. I've taken it up to 8 place settings. Each time I open the cutlery drawer I smile.

I really loved what Claudia said about wearing something because she likes it, rather than whether it looks "butch" or "femme". I recently came out as a lesbian and that is such an overwhelming thing for me. I really loved what she said! also, I love you both! lesbian GOALS !!

WOW that's a whole lot of dresses! I've done the konmari method for only my closet, and after months its still the tidyest part of my apartment! I think it helped me see what kind of things i actually use and love to wear, and made me examine what kind of things i should avoid buying. The folding also really helps me w my built-in closet with weird shelves! I can see all my clothes and dont have to dig through everything!!!

This (both the KonMari method and getting rid of things) is something my mom and I _need_ to do, but considering how sick we are we've made exactly zero progress. We have juuuust enough physical energy for keeping things clean (cluttered is something else entirely) but that's it. Our tax return this year should be big enough to hire someone to actually help us. I know it's going to be very hard for both of us, in different ways. In the last 14 years, we've been homeless twice. We put everything in storage both times, but the first time we ended up falling so far behind on payment we had no chance of getting our stuff back, which was devastating. One of reasons this was extra hard was because while I had insurance, from being poor, I wasn't yet on disability. I was able to get on it, which helped, though things were still tough So we had to start over, which we did, with a lot of inexpensive second-hand stuff (and we're both darn good at finding fantastic quality things)... until one day, the owner of the storage company called. He forgave the entire debt and let us have our stuff back! See, he had very recently become a father to a baby girl. When he looked at her, it made him think about how my mom had given up everything to take care of me (he knew about all my health problems) even though I was now technically an adult. And that he wanted to truly embody his Christian values as an example for his daughter, not just say he did. It meant we ended up with quite a bit of stuff, though we had room at the time. I won't go much into the second time we were homeless, though we were able to pay for storage the _fear_ was still there because of what happened. Honestly, a lot of what we have we could keep, it just hasn't been properly sorted through and organized. My mom leans more towards having things we definitely don't _actually_ need, but she uses (or did use, before she got sick too) for artistic things. _That_ got out of hand when I was a teenager, after she had cancer, but I help wrangle that now. Once again, I've written a long comment without writing about some of the things in the video and since I have a swiss cheese brain, I no longer remember any of it. That's the downside of only having a phone and not watching on a computer. Fingers crossed, I may actually be able to afford an inexpensive laptop after that tax return as well (though it's at the bottom of the list, I'm still hopeful). I'll watch again later and remember to take notes this time. 😂 I can't wait to see the next few videos on this! (OH, remembered a thing! That dress that had the lovely open back, but wouldn't work with a bra? Would a camisole still work under something like that? Not saying you should keep that specific dress, just an idea for other things like it.)

Well, now you’ve done it! I have to confess to my wife that I’ve joined a RU-vid channel. I’m reliving our youth thru you two! Well, not really, but our lives have been magical in a slightly more threatening way until the last few years. 😜🥰👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩 thank you for the sunshine that is you! And for the very similar circumstances. Fly on sweet sisters! 🌈

You said babies! Yes I'm excited already! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I already have a very minimalist attitude towards possessions, especially clothes, but the folding methods helped make it much easier to access the things in my dresser drawers.

I tried this method and I focused on the small amount of storage space I have (I live in a single room, as a 29 year old. A little hard) I basically have to consider getting rid of something every time I buy things to keep it from getting cluttered, so it’s not easy. I would say that with my usual level of work-week entropy, it’s still better, since everything has a rightful place now, vs needing to be strategically fitted in somewhere. AND I have an empty cabinet I am still deciding what to put inside :) it helped motivate me to keep it somewhat tidy because it would actually appear clean if I did it, whereas before there was stuff everywhere, even when I spent hours tidying.

This brought me a lot of joy. You two and your dogs spark joy.

I watched a handful of minimalist videos mid last year and went through all my clothes then. The minimalists I watched spoke of things giving you joy or not and mentioning the Konmari method, but I had literally no idea what or who that was until I saw her show on Netflix. So yeah, I got rid of 3 bags full of clothes last year, but I could definitely go through all my stuff again. I really want to get rid of all the clothes that don't spark me joy, but then I'd have almost nothing to wear lol. I need to go shopping for clothes that brings me joy first so I don't end up naked!

So i have actually started using the KonMarie method and it works well! But it’s also a matter of having the energy to keep it up. The method makes it easier for when you have low energy but i have gone weeks with just letting my clothes sit on the floor. It also helps to get the WHOLE household doing it because my mother has a habit of doing my laundry and putting it away; since i’m trying my hardest to stick to this method it gives me extra work if taking things that i normally fold but she normally hangs up off hangers and refolding. My mother also doesn’t fold the same way i do now which means i have to unfold and refold so the clothes fit in my drawers.

This has inspired me to go into the depths of my wardrobe and try it again...wish me luck!

I read the book shortly before downsizing houses (farm to suburbia) and some things have stayed okay and only need a little more organizing time while others we clearly need to redo. I had also already done flylady and built up some good habits (like periodically taking a few min to pupa, or Pick Up & Put Away the clutter that builds up on tables etc. hint hint!) It's far from where I'd like to be, but it's much better than before and it gets easier the more I do it just like anything else.

Wow, it's astonishing how you switched up your videography style here to be more like the Kind Marie show. You did a great job with it

I decluttered my clothes two years ago (over the course of a month, it was too emotionally taxing to do in one day) and I've managed to keep my closet tidy and full of only things I love ever since! It was a really helpful exercise, and now when I'm out shopping, I find it easier to distinguish whether or not something really needs to be in my life. I hope you find the same happens for you! :) Thank you for sharing this experience with us, if there's one thing in the world I know will spark joy in my heart, it's your videos! :)

I used the konmari method to organize my clothes too! I ended up donating 4 big bags of clothing and I feel so much better now!

Oh my....that pile of petticoats!!! 😱 AND HOODIES!! How many hoodies does a dentist need? Don’t you wear scrubs in the UK? 🤷🏼‍♀️ This is going to be interesting 🙈. Sending much love & strength to complete all the tasks!! 🤗💜😘 EDIT: 🎊BRAVO GIRLS🎊!! You both did amazing jobs!! Oh, if only I lived in England, I would do whatever it took to go to Brighton & search the thrift stores!!! Can’t wait to see what you do next as well as which category gives each of you the most difficulty! It is unbelievably daunting, that’s for sure!

love how this is shot and edited!

Tidying up changed my life completely! My room is now the cleanest it has ever been. I had a twenty year accumulation of stuff and now have so much more room. 😊❤️

I really loved this style of video. Maybe it’s just because it had a lot of Claudia and also Jessica and Claudia interaction and conflict haha. Looking forward to the next part of the series!

I did this a year ago (before Marie kondo craze) after a minimalist video popped up in my feed. It feels amazing! I'd still like to watch her though. I have slowly replaced things but not near the amount I used to have.

I was literally doing the same thing with my clothes as I watched this video. It can be hard emotionally. Guilt over having too much stuff and feeling bad about how you look in certain items. Thank you, Jessica and Claudia, for sharing your experience using the KONMARI method.

I like that you even do the interview bits like it's a TV show.

My wife and I have been doing this over the span of a few weeks because it truly takes a lot out of me when my spine has a flare-up. It took 4 trips to donate everything to various shelters and centers but we have been able to keep it going and finally got around to hanging pictures and decor that we bought over three years ago that were shoved into the back of a closet. The hardest part was going through our 18 month old daughter’s things because we are planning on baby #2 so many things were kept and stored away for when the time comes!!

I haven't gone through ALL my clothing by the konmari method, but I do a quick 'walkthrough' of my things a few times a year and try on things that I haven't worn in a while and get rid of them if they don't fit or if I don't like them anymore. I've been folding my clothes by the konmari method for a year now, and it's very nice to not have to dig through drawers for the specific shirt I want.

YESSS!!! I've started doing KonMari like a month ago, but I haven't rushed into it, I'm still on paper...but it's a journey I'm very busy. I will say it makes me think twice about buying things now

It's been a year since I Kon Maried my life - and a year on it's still sorted and neat, in fact I've just done a short anniversary sort through. I LOVE my home so much more now I don't feel overwhelmed with stuff - which is amazing because I have M.E. and a host of other illnesses and have always struggled with staying on top of housework and tidiness. It's actually had a positive effect on my health. x

tbh seeing you and claudia interact this way warms my heart. I might take on after you guys, but with my art supplies. I have so many art supplies.

I'm loving videos on this konmari method! And I looove clear outs. It is definitely upsetting to see things that don't look "good" on you or suit you, or wish you still fit into (I mean you as in EVERYONE!) But let's be honest - once those items are gone, they'll probably be forgotten about pretty quickly! So it's sooo worth it to remove things from your life which make you feel negatively. Bye bye clutter and shitty feelings. As for items that remind us of a place in time or a certain feeling... I personally really don't mind letting go of dresses I've worn to a sister's wedding or ball etc... We have pictures and memories, though I know those feelings are different when you see the item in the wardrobe. If it's taking up space (and will never be worn again, cause ya know, "fashion"), someone else can make memories in it.

Brilliant video I LOVE Marie Kondo! I’m a bit of a neat freak. I konmari’ed my entire flat a few years ago when I was looking to pay off an overdraft, since then I’ve embraced a minimalist lifestyle, but I was never very materialistic, so I guess that worked in my favour. It was really hard to let go of my cd collection though, even though I already had all the same music on digital! Can’t wait to see you “konmari” other parts of your home! 👍💜☺️

I really enjoyed the Mari Kondo method. I still fold my clothes that way and that helps. Suitcases are so much tidier too! One of my problems turned out to be that my other half wasn't on board, so I think you doing it together is awesome! Since my mental health and physical health took a turn I haven't kept it up as well and some chaos has snuck in, but it is doable. Ok...apart from the books. I mean, I let go of a lot of books when I went through it. They all fit on the shelf I have for them...but now I have so many more! And they all spark joy, yet there is no space. XD But I know which ones I can let go off more easily and I do so, so that actually minimises the chaos, plus I shop for them differently and that helps, a lot. All in all, love it.

My cousin inspired me to start the folding process from underwear and pyjamas, and joyfully i can announce I’ve kept folding for more than a year now! Just lately tho did the same process as you and Claudia and now happily been folding everything for a good month. Altho my flatmate thinks I’m crazy...

This is probably my favorite clothes decluttering video on RU-vid. Very honest and well it's you and Claudia so also very cute ❤️.

I used the KonMarie method with my friend to de clutter my makeup and it was really helpful! I think how tidy things stay is wholly dependent on how tidy a person you are- my things really never stay tidy expect for makeup, so it’s relatively organized but still surrounded by mess.

I was rewatching one of your videos when I got the notification. 💜 Any notification from you always brightens my day!

I did it in my bedroom! Took a looong time but the feeling when I could step into my room and know every single thing brought me joy was inexplicably amazing! And it’s stayed very tidy since 😍

Worlds collide ~ happy Kondo-ing 💕🙃 Marie did an AMA when her book was released in English - 2015 , and at the time I was getting into minimalism and researching traveling light - it was really refreshing going through it, and the tidyness didn't last for me at that time (I skimped over the 'home for each item's thing - but the life changing philosophy and values shift stayed with me and as strong as ever

I never felt so relaxed cleaning before discover Marie Kondo. Absolutely love her.

I have been going to local clothing swaps (all your friends/community get together and bring the clothes they don’t want anymore. Everyone takes what they want and the rest gets donated) for years at this point and it is really helped in a few ways. 1 because the clothes are free I am more likely to try something outside my comfort zone 2 I just keep a box that I throw anything I didn’t enjoy wearing into (after it is washed) in preparation for the next swap 3 I go through my clothes on a regular basis and get rid of things I don’t like 4 I know that one of my friends will probably be super happy to get whatever I am getting rid of so it is easier to part with most things, including nicer items I wouldn’t want to give to a thrift store 5 free clothes are really good for ones budget. Also really fun and social.

I’ve been using the KonMari method for years now. And I noticed a struggle after I first did it, but eventually I got used to it and it was just second nature. Not to say that things don’t get dirty when I’m lazy or something, but still. I’m loving it, and it helps me keep a small wardrobe and declutter my place when I need to. I have a harder time with books and such. 🤣

I relate so much to Jessie in this video! I have such a hard time giving things away because I worry I might want them later.