Declutter with Marie Kondo

Spring is the ideal time to de-clutter and take stock of your “stuff”. This year, why not let Marie Kondo’s KonMari method help you to achieve a more minimalistic interior, and create some extra space in your place?

Start by working quickly and thoroughly to sort all your belongings into categories. Once you’re done, it is time to discard all those possessions in your home that don’t “spark joy”. The KonMari process of evaluating each item’s usefulness and importance will teach you more about yourself, and make it easier to decide what stays and what goes. You’ll be amazed to see how much more space you can create!

1. Always use your Quick-Step cleaning kit, containing a microfiber mop and holder with specially formulated cleaning product.
   
   
2. For best results, make sure that your mop is damp - never soaking wet.
   
   
3. Never ever use natural soaps or detergents. These leave a sticky residue on the surface that can prove very hard to remove.
   
   
4. Abrasive cleaning products are also a definite no-no, since these will matt down the surface of your floor.
   
   
5. Leave candlewax or even chewing gum to dry completely before attempting to remove. Once dry, scrape off very gently.
   
   
6. Remember to mop your planks and tiles lengthways to avoid drying streaks.
   
   
7. Sand, stones and furniture are just some of the many items that can scratch your wood, vinyl or laminate floor. Prevention is better than cure: lift rather than drag furniture and use felt pads to avoid scratch marks and other damage.