Best of the Best Kon Mari Folding Videos

Whenever I teach clients how to do the Kon Mari Folding Method, I always reassure them that they do not have to memorize it because there are a lot of helpful videos online. But it can be overwhelming because there are so many videos of other people showing how they apply her method.

Personally I prefer to watch Marie Kondo herself, and I like vidoes that are straight to the point. No long intros. So I’ve curated my favorite, most useful #KonMariFoldingMethod videos below! Enjoy and let me know if I am missing anything and if you have any questions – in the comments below or on my Instagram!

BASIC FOLDING METHOD

This is the very first Kon Mari folding video I ever watched. I used to HATE FOLDING so much! Why because no matter how neat you fold, the moment you pull something out, the entire thing gets messy again. But when I saw this, I realized how GAME-CHANGING and LIFE-CHANGING it was. Fold your stuff so they can stand! When you pull out an item, the rest stay standing. SO NEAT! (Pun intended!)

HOW TO FOLD UNDERWEAR

Underwear drawers are the messiest! So much tiny little things jumbled up. But no more! She shows how to fold socks, tights, panties and bras!

FOLDING FITTED SHEETS

This is THE HARDEST thing to fold you guys. Whether you have a tall drawer or cupboard or a slim drawer, be sure to maximize the height! Smaller folds for slim drawers and bigger folds for tall drawers. You can also roll, as long as you can see each item, and nothing is on top of each other.

You can also see how I did my own beddings here:

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A @declutter_mnl member asked me to do a video of how I organize my bedroom linens so I made this video. I hope you guys find it useful even if I’m still learning to create videos, edit them and add captions. I still have a lot to learn and would love any tips and tricks from those of you who have been doing it longer! I uploaded it on my laptop and somehow it made it rotate. Maximize the view to see it correctly. This is a transformation video, but if you want step by step BEST OF THE BEST KON MARI FOLDING VIDEOS, you can find a compilation my favorites here: https://undiplomaticwife.com/best-kon-mari-folding-videos/ or link in bio! There are so many videos out there but they waste a lot of time, these are straight to the point and from @mariekondo herself! Things to note about organizing linens: – I place the linens of each room in their respective rooms. I do not mix them up. – @DiploBaby’s linens are in his room. And yes they are all white too. – I do not need to label the linens. I just wash on separate days. – All-white linens also mean they all match. I would be so stressed if I had different sets that I needed to match. What if one pillow case got dirty but the rest of the set is still clean? I think I would go crazy. – Pillows expire after 2-3 years depending on how dirty they get, but using pillow protectors can double it’s lifespan up to 6 years. – Be sure to declutter expired fabric and those that no longer fit your pillows or bed, before organizing. – Yes fabric expires!. When they get stinky fast, discolored and can no longer be fixed, this means that it's reached it's lifespan and the bacterial content can no longer be reduced by washing. What other tips do you have for simplifying linen storage? Did you learn something new from this post? I would love to hear from you below. Also if you liked this please share with someone who you know is struggling with decluttering! Thank you!

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KONMARI FOLDING ILLUSTRATED

If it’s still not clear, these illustrated version might be super helpful! I find it so helpful that I always refer to it! It also shows how to fold briefs and boxers!

HOW TO FOLD BABY CLOTHES

Baby clothes are too tiny to fold like the stuff above, so including here this helpful video that I used when DiploBaby was younger.

FOLD EVERYTHING EXCEPT…

According to Marie Kondo, you must fold everything you can with a few exception. Stuff that really don’t do well folded in my experience are:

• Work tops and bottoms
• Silky Blouses
• Dresses
• Coats and Jackets
• Filipiniana and other national dress

Always hang left to right: Big to small, dark to light. According to Marie Kondo this is very relaxing for the eyes. And it’s true!

HOW TO FOLD REUSABLE TOTES

We all have a tendency to hoard reusable totes, but did you know that unless it’s 100% cotton woven bag, these reusable totes are actually made of PLASTIC. Yikes. So I’ve stopped accepting these greenwashed reusable totes and just try to bring my own. I created a video for how to declutter and organize them on my IGTV and you can view it here:

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Hi guys, lots of people asking for decluttering inspo. So here it is! Cleaning and decluttering during this difficult time can be therapeutic and is a brilliant use of your time at home to create a space that you truly enjoy. Let’s start small! One of the things that can get really out of hand, now that people are learning more about sustainability is using REUSABLE TOTE BAGS. Did you know that many of these totes are actually made of plastic? Yup you heard it right! That’s why it’s still best to bring your own WOVEN COTTON bags when you shop. But for those who have amassed a tote collection, this post is for you! I hope it inspires you to reduce & organize what you have so that it’s easier to grab before heading to the supermarket! This is a mini project that should take around 30mins-1hr, but you’ll get daily satisfaction every single time you grab a tote. If you do not have trays, cleaned/disinfected shoeboxes work really well too! Use the deeper box for bigger bags & the cover for smaller totes. Hope you find this IG TV video helpful. If you do, please share with someone who might find it helpful too! If you have any questions, I am a comment or DM away! This video was made to share with @goodwearph followers, a sustainable preloved fashion store based in the Philippines. #DiploDeclutter

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BONUS: BAG IN BAG TECHNIQUE

These aren’t clothes but bags go hand in hand with clothes so I thought I’d show you how awesome her technique is for tidying bags. This really helps lessen the volume and space that bags take in our closet, while keeping up their shape & helping them breath. (meaning: no molds!)

Hope you found this post helpful! If you have other questions that you would like me to answer, please let me know in the comments below or on my Instagram!