Does Marie Kondo's Netflix show have you craving organization? Here are the 20 products you need.
It seems like just about everyone has binge-watched Tidying up with Marie Kondo (AKA the ASMR version of Hoarders) in about a week. It has everyone obsessed with organizing, from Twitter to Jimmy Kimmel — even The Container Store saw a 50% increase in stocks from what they think is a Marie Kondo tornado. If you've been up until 2 a.m. refolding all of your clothes since you started watching, you understand.
Each episode of the Netflix show teaches a different homeowner about the KonMari method of tidying, which involves only keeping items that spark joy when you hold them, giving every item a specific home, and keeping items neat, visible, and easily identifiable. Turns out knowing how to organize isn't always common sense.
There's some science behind the zen of decluttering, too. Going through massive piles of stuff isn't exactly riveting in the moment, but licensed psychologist Michael Tompkins suggests that such activities (coined as "mastery activities") and the following feelings of accomplishment can boost your mood. A study by psychology professor Darby Saxbe backs that phenomenon, proposing that your state of mind mimics the state of your personal space and belongings.
While you aren't always able to control your mental health, relationship status, or income stability, feeling in control of your clutter can offer a big cortisol boost.
Put more bluntly: Getting rid of shit you don't want and organizing what you do want not only clears your physical environment, but your head as well. And these positive effects go past simply not being embarrassed when guests come over: They can sharpen your decision making skills, help you appreciate what you have, and up your connection to your surroundings. When everything has a home, you'll feel at home.
We can't tell you which stuff to get rid of, but we can help you make sense of all that clutter. Check out 20 of the coolest organization products you can order online right now:
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Foldable drawer dividers
Best For Underwear, Socks, And Ties
Compact toilet paper stocker
Best For Cramped Bathrooms
Stackable cabinet shelves
Best For Limited Kitchen Storage
Shallow drawer organizers
Best For Utensil And Makeup Drawers
A Lazy Susan
Best For Overflowing Pantries
Space-saving hangers
Best For Optimizing Closet Space
A magnetic knife holder
Best For Limited Counter Space
An ornament divider box
Best For Extreme Decorators
A shelving and garment rack
Best For Rooms Without Closets
An overheard storage rack
Best For A Cluttered Garage
A closet organizer
Best For People Sharing A Closet
Desk charger and organizer
Best For People With Lots Of Devices
Command hooks
Best For Literally Everyone
Labeled photo boxes
Best For Photos Without Frames
An entryway organizer
Best For Hectic Schedules
A labeled laundry basket
Best For Overwhelming Laundry
Over-the-toilet space saver
Best For Bathrooms With No Storage
A paper organizer
Best For Unruly Piles Of Paper
Labeled storage bins
Best For Organizing Literally Anything
A wall-mounted shoe organizer
Best For Packed Households
Leah Stodart is a Philadelphia-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable where she covers and tests essential home tech like vacuums and TVs, plus eco-friendly hacks. Her ever-evolving experience in these categories comes in clutch when making recommendations on how to spend your money during shopping holidays like Black Friday, which Leah has been covering for Mashable since 2017.