Netflix tidying expert and KonMari creator Marie Kondo explain the best way to pack a suitcase
HAVING taken Netflix by storm with her series on tidying, Marie Kondo has also revealed her top tips on packing a suitcase.
The KonMari creator revealed that the "spark joy" method can be applied to your luggage as well.
In a video with , Marie explained how if an item doesn't spark joy for you, you shouldn't take it on holiday with you.
Once you've decided what you want to take, it's time you laid everything out in front of you.
You start by categorising your clothing by type.
While most people recommends rolling clothes to save space, she suggests using a mixture of folding and rolling.
According to Marie, folding and packing your clothes vertically can "save space".
By folding things as small as possible, items such as swimwear, underwear and even jumpers and dresses can fit neatly together.
Thinner items, she recommends, should be rolled to prevent wrinkles when unpacked.
Toiletries and make up should all be packed together in one bag.
Cords also need to be in a bag to prevent them from getting tangled - clear plastic pouches are useful so you can easily see what is in each one.
Shoes and underwear should also get their own bags to separate them from other items, and avoid them getting dirty or damaged.
A handy tip she gives is to tuck underwear into bra cups to save more space.
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At the end, she reveals a spacious suitcase packed with things you would actually use on holiday.
KonMari isn't the only way to pack your pack.
Other methods of packing include the "ranger roll" technique, as recommended by a former soldier.
In a video, he revealed how the roll, often used in the army, prevents items from unravelling in the suitcase and keeps them neat.