It seems as if Swedish death cleaning, the mindful organization method, is here to stay. The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning brought the book of the same name to life in a Peacock series this year, and everyone’s itching to bring the concept to their own home.
But what exactly is Swedish death cleaning, and why is it important? We spoke with the show’s three experts—pro organizer Katarina Blom, designer Johan Svenson, and psychologist Ella Engström—to shed some light on the often misunderstood decluttering method.
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The term “Swedish death cleaning” originally comes from Margareta Magnusson’s bestselling book, The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, which came out in 2017 and quickly gained popularity. In 2023’s TV adaptation on Peacock, narrated by Amy Poehler, three experts help families let go of the past and get organized.
For a lot of the families, the concept of Swedish death cleaning was brand new before the show.
“What surprised me most was how fast Americans became open-minded to this concept,” says Blom. “Once we started the process and they felt the flow of letting go, they just became lighter and lighter as we went along. It is a process that makes you happier and lighter, even though it might initially sound morbid.”
Meant to lighten the burden placed on your loved ones when you pass—which often involves clearing out your home, among other tasks—Swedish death cleaning is an organizational method that aims to minimize clutter and unwanted items. The practice is often used by the elderly or the terminally ill, but is certainly not limited to those groups—everyone can benefit from a less messy home. Swedish death cleaning is not just a deep clean, but a permanent solution to clutter that
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