The 11 Best Laundry Baskets and Hampers of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
The best laundry baskets and hampers make schlepping your dirty clothes over to the washer and dryer (or laundromat) a breeze. Though the terms are often used interchangeably, hampers are typically used as a receptacle for dirty clothes while baskets are used to carry your clothes from one place to another.
To decide which one you need, you'll want to consider how often you do laundry and for how many people as well as how large your laundry space is. The best basket for someone in a small apartment with no in-unit laundry will be different than the best hamper for a large family with a dedicated laundry room.
To help narrow your search, we tested 29 popular options in our homes, evaluating their ease of use, design, and durability. We also tapped Patric Richardson, host of The Laundry Guy and author of Laundry Love, for expert insights.
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It's a multipurpose hamper with a durable design.
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It doesn't have any ventilation.
The HomeHacks Large Laundry Basket is a well-made, multipurpose laundry hamper. In our testing, we loved the practical design that makes it convenient to transport to the washing machine. It has long handles that allow us to drag the hamper on the ground if needed for heavy loads. The handles also are double-reinforced to prevent tearing for longevity.
While this laundry hamper has a metal frame, it was very lightweight and easy to carry during our tests. The fabric has a waterproof lining, so you don’t have to worry about accidental spills or muddy clothes damaging your hamper. With a capacity of 75 liters, it’s big enough to fit a standard load of laundry. Keep in mind that it doesn’t have any ventilation holes, which can cause odors to accrue.
Another benefit of this laundry hamper is its versatile design. Besides using it for laundry, we also envision others using it to store things like extra linens and toys. Since it comes in a pack of two, you could easily use one hamper for dirty clothes and another to store household essentials. Plus, the simple gray-striped design can match a variety of home decor styles, so you can keep it displayed rather than smushed in a closet.
Type: Laundry hamper and basket | Material: Polyester | Size: 15.7 by 11.8 by 24.4 inches
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Wade Review / Andrea Tenborg
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It's collapsible, so it's perfect for smaller spaces.
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It's not suitable for extra-large loads.
If you’re looking for an easier way to carry clothes from your hamper to your laundry room, this collapsible laundry basket will do the trick. We like that it’s made of plastic and rubber, which are two lightweight and durable materials, and that it has three handles that are very convenient to use.
During our testing, we found it easy to carry and balance this basket on one hip because of the extra handle on the long side. The laundry basket is also collapsible, so you can easily tuck it into a closet when not in use.
While this laundry basket is designed for transporting clothes, we also used it as a hamper to collect our laundry and were pleased with its performance. Its 41-liter capacity is suitable for medium to large loads, but we think that bigger loads would tumble out, especially since this basket doesn’t have a lid.
However, it comes in a set of two, so you can use the ext