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You should avoid these four mistakes when mucking out

2021-04-29T12:26:02.193Z


When it comes to tips for successful mucking out, nobody can fool the tidy-up queen Marie Kondo. In her opinion, these four things should be avoided at all costs.


When it comes to tips for successful mucking out, nobody can fool the tidy-up queen Marie Kondo.

In her opinion, these four things should be avoided at all costs.

It's time again for the annual spring cleaning *.

In addition to cleaning windows and dusting, that means parting with old things.

Marie Kondo is the expert for such questions.

The Japanese became known mainly through the Netflix series "Cleaning up with Marie Kondo" from 2019. The model for this was the consultant's book of the same name.

Her method of clearing the apartment of unused objects and clothing attracted a lot of attention.

In addition to tips and tricks on how to get started with the clean-up work, the expert also gives clear instructions on which mistakes are to be avoided.

Mucking out - mistake 1: putting yourself under pressure

Marie Kondo advises anyone who starts mucking out the apartment not to put themselves under pressure.

And of course not to let others put you under pressure.

Especially when several parties are involved in the process, disagreements can quickly arise.

Everyone should be allowed to muck out at the rate that is needed to achieve a satisfactory result.

By the way, you can also follow the FlyLady method * and dedicate yourself to

a different room every day

.

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Mucking out - mistake 2: Do not take away the rejected goods

After you've cleaned out your wardrobe and other drawers, these things should leave the house as quickly as possible.

Otherwise, the temptation to want to keep something is very great.

It often happens that clothes end up in the closet again, where they wait years to be worn.

Unfortunately, this means:

persevere and dispose of it immediately after clearing out

.

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In less than 30 minutes: How to create more order in your home

.

Clearing out - mistake 3: throwing things away without thanking you

The Marie Kondo method is that you thank each item or item of clothing before you muck it out.

The Japanese woman wants to show gratitude to these objects as well.

After all, these have served their purpose and, to a certain extent, have given us pleasure.

The

appreciation of the materials

is important to the expert.

It may make you remember beautiful moments that you associate with it.

Mucking out - Mistake 4: Consider mucking out as a nuisance

For most, clearing out the garage or other rooms is certainly a chore every now and then.

But that doesn't have to be the case.

The expert advises

looking at

mucking out

with fun and joy

.

Favorite music or the prospect of a great reward, for example, help.

You should also not lose sight of the goal.

After all, mucking out comes with a feeling of relief and freedom.

And it creates space for new purchases.

(swa)

* Merkur.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA.

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