Material: Polyester, plastic | Size: 13.25” x 15” x 23” | Design: Collapsible, steel top rim, loops The taller size works well as a hamper and can hold your weekly laundry haul, while the smaller is great for lesser loads or to separate your delicates. (The plastic it’s made out of is durable enough for this, she assures.) Tanner compares this feature to kitchen mixing bowls that nest within one another. It also has the distinction of being stackable even across the two sizes it comes in, as the smaller one will nest on top of the larger one. “This basket is, without a doubt, one of the more beautiful options,” says Tanner. Its laundry basket has the clean lines you’d expect from a Scandinavian maker and comes in a number of pretty pastels (including a peach-sorbet shade) not usually seen in the hamper scene. Material: Plastic | Size: 9.65” x 22.64” x 14.76” and 24.6” x 14.8” x 22.6” | Design: Graphic lines, stackableĭanish design studio Hay is well respected among current and former Strategist staffers (we count ourselves fans of the company’s toaster, storage bins, lamp, and tube light, among other things). If you’re into sorting, Solomon suggests buying one in black and another in white to color-code your lights and darks. (Just note that if you fill it to the very top, it might not close completely and becomes harder to carry.) The fact that the Tower can fold is another plus when your laundry day’s done. I’ve had the chance to try the Tower, and it’s well made - the fabric tote feels sturdy enough that it won’t rip, even if it occasionally overflows. It “stores more laundry than you think it might,” she says. Aesthetically, it’s a hamper “that doesn’t really scream hamper,” Solomon adds, applauding the “sleek, no-nonsense, minimalist” look. Structurally, the hamper features a foldable steel frame and an interior insert at the bottom of the bag to keep the shape when you lug it to the washing machine. Yamazaki’s stellar reputation (its small- space- specific homewares have appeared all across our archives), combined with the smart design of the hamper itself, earned the Tower our “best overall” trophy. Material: Steel, polyester | Size: 25.2” x 11.81” x 14.17” | Design: Collapsible, X-shape folding frame, handles Below, you’ll find recommendations ranging from a Rubbermaid hip-hugger that’s “meant to be flung around” to a handsome (and stackable) Hay basket. So I asked experts - including professional organizers, cleaners, and one Strategist editor - about the laundry baskets and hampers they consider favorites. (It’s also a superior solution to a “ clothes chair.”) The right hamper should hold plenty while still being easy enough to carry, which isn’t the simplest balance to strike - I remember one of mine almost completely falling apart in a dorm-room hallway (I had to drag it back rather inelegantly). It’s a real workhorse, separating the dirty from the clean. But I’d argue that your hamper or laundry basket is just as important as the other essentials you haul to the laundromat (or to your in-house washer and dryer). Here at The Strategist, we’re quite obsessive about our laundry, trying out everything from actress Piper Perabo’s favorite detergent sheets to a no-rinse soap that helps slash annual dry-cleaning bills. Finding the right hamper for your home will make doing laundry less of a chore (all while making it possible to finally see your kid's bedroom floor again).Having a productive laundry day comes down to the tools you use. There are even hampers with shelves for organizing or that double as an ironing board. ✔️ Features: Find a hamper that will tackle your specific needs: Wheels and handles make it easier to transport heavy loads to and from the laundry room lids conceal unsightly piles collapsible designs save space. A laundry hamper that's constructed with a loose weave or made from a breathable material like cotton, linen or bamboo will be the best option for making sure air can properly circulate through your laundry to keep odors at bay. Your hamper should not be completely sealed or it will trap odors. ✔️ Ventilation: Proper ventilation will go a long way in keeping the hamper - as well as your laundry room, bedroom or bathroom - smelling clean. Think about how much floor space you can spare: An empty corner? Slim space between bedroom furniture or near your washer and dryer? A sizable portion of your closet? Also, consider how much laundry your household generates between washes. While large hampers with dividers will cut time out of your laundry day by allowing you to separate your clothes up front, these can often be bulky and take up a lot of space in your home. ✔️ Size: When shopping, consider the space, both inside and outside the laundry hamper.
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