Chances are you have at least one laundry basket in your home, unless you enjoy carrying armfuls of clothes around. To choose the best basket for you, keep in mind where clothes are piling up, if laundry is done on a daily or weekly schedule, and if clothing is being carried up and down between floors or to a separate apartment laundry room or laundry mat.
OUR TOP PICK
- COMPACT DEEP STORAGE: Dimension of 18.17"L X 17.72"W X 12.9"H with Capacity of 30L (8 Gallon); It is perfect to fit in a small area; and deep storage allows you to pile up your clothes; make full use of vertical and corner space; Suitable from nursery; college dorm to family use
- EASY TO LIFT: Sturdy construction and reinforced rim makes lifting large loads more comfortable; With handles on sides; it allows for easy carrying; Curved design allows for easy one hand carrying
- AIRFLOW: Stylish; hole pattern that enhances airflow; promoting ventilation and preventing odor build-up that happens with traditional laundry bags
- USAGE: It can be used not only for laundry basket; but for storage basket to organizer your closet; car trunk and so much more; It can be used to unload your groceries from your car to your home
- MADE IN USA / Green-circle certified: High-quality and recyclable materials are used for our domestically-manufactured products; IRIS USA is committed to sustainability
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Plastic laundry basket
- Robust storage for small spaces: The 40 liter (10g/22lb) clothes hamper easily fits in a bathroom, closet, or laundry room, creating ample storage space and cleaning up clothes clutter until laundry day
- Light and durable for portability: Made of heavy-duty but lightweight plastic, the laundry basket has built-in handles on all four sides to lift it effortlessly for transport
- Plenty of airflow: Clothes stay ventilated and aerated due to the unique design of the clothes hamper, allowing air to flow through
- Deep design holds lots: The compact dimensions provide an ample-sized opening that holds 40 liters without issue, keeping your space tidy until laundry day arrives
- Dimensions: Each hamper measures 14.5 long x 23 wide x 10.5 inches tall (36.83 x 58.42 x 26.67 centimeters) and weighs an easy-to-carry 1.52 lbs (.6894 kilograms)
This is probably what comes to mind when thinking of a laundry basket. Square or rectangle, 2-4 handles, cheap, sturdy, and available in many colors. These baskets are functional and easy to carry.
Collapsible and Foldable baskets
- GREAT FOR HOME OR TRAVEL: Use as a pop-up laundry hamper, toy basket or fold it flat for easy packing when on the go.
- STURDY MESH CONSTRUCTION: Durable mesh material allows air to circulate in order to eliminate moisture and odors.
- STORES FLAT: Twist the flexible lightweight frame on this pop up hamper to fold it flat for convenient storage.
- CARRY EASILY: Two durable handles make it easy to carry this popup hamper to the laundry room.
- GREAT FOR SAVING SPACE: Perfect hamper for college dorm, small apartment, traveling or anywhere space is limited.
Collapsible baskets have a rubber middle allowing the collapsible laundry basket to be flattened for easier storage when not in use. These baskets are available in many colors, and are easy to carry around your home. Foldable baskets are similar to collapsible baskets, but are usually made of mesh fabric on a metal wire frame. These baskets are commonly tall rectangles and open like a popup tent. Their shape allows them to take up less floor space, making them ideal for closets or bathrooms. They often have fabric handles to make carrying easier.
Fabric hampers
- ★【Sturdy & Durable】The SweetMemo 3-in-1 Laundry Basket, Hamper and Bag is the most durable laundry accessory in the market. Made from thick, double-stitched fabric, it is strong enough to hold a good amount of your clothes, towels and linens (even when damp).
- ★【Completely Collapsible】The laundry basket with its base can be folded down to 2 inch in height for easy storage. You can keep it in the cabinet or drawer when you don’t need it for space saving. It is perfect for university, dormitory and family use.
- ★【Comfortable Carry & Lightweight】The basket features two sturdy aluminum handles with foam padding for comfortable carrying. You can easily transport your fully loaded laundry hamper to bathroom, bedroom or laundry room even with one hand. Also, it is a great choice for back-to-college as it is super easy to carry and lift.
- ★【Large Capacity】 The large size measures 15”(W) x 28”(H) with 82L load capacity, and the extra-large size measures 17”(W) x 31”(H) with 115L load capacity. Feel free to choose from two generously sized laundry baskets depending on your needs.
- ★【Tips】Wipe clean only, do NOT use abrasive cleaner to avoid damaging the PE coating; To help the laundry bag stand up on its own even when empty, fill it to full capacity and then wait for 24 hours.
Fabric hampers can add style to your space in a variety of patterns and colors. These hampers can stand independently, or can also be removable, allowing the stand to remain in place as laundry is transported. They can be left visible in the room to add to décor without necessarily looking like a laundry basket.
Laundry Sorter or Organizer
- 【Tall & Rolling】Metal frame shapes slender & tall laundry basket organizer firmly. Slim shape storage bin easily fits into narrow space. Laundry basket with wheels ensures easy movement;
- 【Slim & Portable Size】Display size of the narrow laundry basket is 15.4" × 7.8" × 22" ( Plz refer size carefully ), suitable size for small space between washer and dryer or small cabinet area. Folding laundry basket can be folded into portable size 7.3" x 15.4" x 3.1";
- 【Additional Brake】There's an additional brake on one of the wheels, which prevent the laundry cart rolling arbitrarily without user's notice. So you can rest assured to use this laundry cart even your kids are playing around you.
- 【Waterproof & Dust-proof】Waterproof PE cover add to inside Eco-friendly fabric keeps moisture away from square laundry basket. Drawstring mesh cover keeps stuff inside laundry hamper clean and tidy;
- 【Light & Sturdy Material】High-end thin and sturdy material applied to fabric laundry basket, easy for collection and transportation
Some hampers have sections for sorting. Clothes could be organized into darks/lights, or a section could be assigned to each person in the house. When one is full, just those clothes can be taken to the washing machine, and gone are the days of digging through laundry only to find a partial load. These hamper baskets come in many colors and patterns, allowing you to choose which looks best in your space.
Laundry Bag
- LAUNDRY CAPACITY - Measures 13"(diameter) x 29", this size is big enough for holding 2-3 loads of laundry. Perfect capacity for laundromat use or family use. Note: Tight a knot over the drawstring cord lock to ensure nothing lost when the laundry bag is full.
- ADJUSTABLE AND WIDE SHOULDER STRAPS - Fully adjustable shoulder straps and torso length to fit a wide variety of people, which can be extended to 28.4" at the longest. With the width of 1.9", it provides maximum support to your shoulders, relieving your shoulders from heavy weight. More convenient and comfortable than holding a bulky laundry basket back and forth between home and laundromat.
- EXTERNAL MESH POCKET AND INNER POCKET WITH ZIPPER - Designed with front mesh pocket(13" x 9") with drawstring closure, provide extra storage space for laundry detergent or fabric softener. And inner pocket (6.3" x 7") with zipper for cell phone, coins or cash change.
- PREMIUM FINE QUALITY MATERIAL - Made of tearing-resistant and durable 600D oxford cloth, waterproof and machine washable, sturdy enough to bear 44lbs of laundry. Reinforced stitching on each joint ensures that the seams do not torn open easily. Make sure longer lifespan and durable use.
- USE AS HANGING HAMPER - Hang this laundry backpack on the wall or door as hanging laundry hamper with the reinforced hanging loop on the bag to collect dirty laundry. Suitable for college, camping and home.
A simple mesh or cloth bag can be a great catch all for dirty clothes. Laundry bags can also be great for traveling. They don’t take up much space in a suitcase, and bringing one can help dirty clothes from piling up in your hotel room. The bag can also be easily carried, whether to a hotel laundry room or neighborhood laundry mat.
Laundry Cart
- Compatible with Rubbermaid Commercial Products Small X-Cart Quick-Access-Lid Cover (SKU: 1889863, ASIN: B017DYGWYI) with multiple built-in-storage pockets (available for purchase separately)
- Robust stainless steel, powder coated frame prevents rusting and supports 220 pounds of load
- Cart’s width reduced by 75% when collapsed. Unit stays upright in collapsed position
- Multi-Stream option provides the ability to easily divide and sort materials
- Premium quiet casters swivel for superior maneuverability, while bumper guards add extra protection during transport
Essentially a laundry basket on wheels, laundry carts make transporting laundry on one floor a breeze. Smaller carts can be walked to the neighborhood laundry mat, while larger carts are often used in hotels or hospitals. Carts are sometimes available at laundry mats to help transfer clothes to the dryer.
The Bottom Line
Depending on your laundry needs there is a hamper for your home. Different baskets are better suited for different spaces and schedules. By picking the right hamper and system for your house laundry can become slightly less of a chore.