Swedish death cleaning is a cleaning trend resulting from the Swedish cultural tradition of decluttering and organizing one's life before passing away. Margareta Magnussen's recent book, "The Gentle ...

When it comes to the end of your life, cleaning your house will likely not be at the forefront of your mind. But, as morbid as it sounds, there's a cleaning trend going around about decluttering your ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." My front room was littered with clutter, so it seemed like a good place to start. However, I never ...

What is Swedish Death Cleaning? The name “Swedish Death Cleaning” gets a lot of attention for good reason but once you learn about it, it’s a pretty sensible, practical way to deal with your ...

Swedish author Margareta Magnusson coined the term in her 2017 book, “The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter.” Milan Markovic via ...

Swedish death cleaning helps you thoughtfully prepare for the future while easing the burden on loved ones. The process focuses on generosity—passing along meaningful belongings and donating other ...

Have you resolved to declutter part of your home or office this year? If so, what is your motivator? Maybe you… Value order and want to be able to find the things you need more easily. Value beauty ...

My grandma is practicing "Swedish death cleaning" by giving things away to her family. She wants to rid her house of items before she dies so she's not leaving a burden. It's made me think about what ...

There are things that we are supposed to do because they are good for us. These include eating right, exercising, getting enough rest and cleaning. However, a relatively new trend has been catching on ...

As the resident household advice editor for GH, it’s fair to say I’ve tried my fair share of decluttering methods. I’ve used the ski slope method in my bedroom and have found solutions for the 6 ...