Marie Kondo says she's 'kind of given up' on tidying up her home

Marie Kondo. Konmari Media Inc.

• Tidying guru Marie Kondo says she's done with constantly keeping her house neat.
• Kondo said after three kids, she's "kind of given up" on constantly tidying up, per The Washington Post.
• Kondo has spent years — and built a career around — advocating for spotless homes.

Tidying guru Marie Kondo says that after having three children, she too has given up on keeping her house spotless.

"Up until now, I was a professional tidier, so I did my best to keep my home tidy at all times," Kondo said at a recent webinar, per The Washington Post.

"I have kind of given up on that in a good way for me. Now I realize what is important to me is enjoying spending time with my children at home," she added. 

Kondo added during the webinar that her home might now be "messy," but she feels she is spending her time "the right way." 

Kondo had her third child — a boy — in April 2021. She has two other children with her husband Takumi Kawahara, daughters Satsuki and Miko, per People. 

Kondo built a business empire around advocating for clean homes. Her book, "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up," topped the New York Times Best Seller list in 2014. 

Kondo's "KonMari" cleaning method inspired people to whip their homes into shape by discarding things that do not "spark joy." The method sparked a movement, and people around the world have been "Kondo-ing" their homes and decluttering their workspaces. 

Her book also sparked a Netflix special, "Tidying Up," which gave people tips on how to keep their living spaces neat.

Representatives for Kondo did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.