Already KonMari-ed your house? Try the FlyLady technique during the MCO

The FlyLady technique consists of breaking household tasks into small and manageable cleaning intervals to complete in no longer than 15 minutes. Photo: AFP Relaxnews

Tidying and decluttering your interior seem particularly important in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, with Pinterest reporting a 802% increase in “deep cleaning tips” searches in recent weeks.

Decluttering enthusiasts are already familiar with the principles of Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic Of Tidying, in which the Japanese guru advocates minimalist living by throwing away any belonging that does not “spark joy”.