The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter

by Margareta Magnusson

In general, when death cleaning, size really matters. Start with the large items in your home, and finish with the small.

Choose a category that you believe is easy for you to handle. An easy category is one with many items to choose from and without too much sentimental connection.

I always choose clothes as my first category. That is easy for me since I know that I have many garments in my wardrobe that I seldom or never use.

In the closet, as with everywhere else in your home, it is all about organization—so that you can quickly and easily find something suitable when you need it.