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There are many types of laundry baskets available on the market, so it can be hard to choose which one will best fit your needs. In this post, we will talk about what features you should consider when looking for a new laundry basket for your home!

What is a Laundry Basket and Why do you Need One

A laundry basket is a simple container for sorting clothes by laundry type for when it’s time to do a load of laundry. Laundry baskets also serve as helpful items in holding dirty or clean towels, washcloths, and other small household items that need to be placed somewhere away from the area in which they are typically used.

Why you Should use a Laundry Basket in your Home 

Laundry baskets are an ideal location to store folded clothes. They’re also a good way to segregate clothes that need different temperatures of water and detergents for purposes of hand-wash, machine-wash, or drying.

The Best Laundry Baskets for the Home

Handy Laundry Mesh Popup Laundry Hamper

This lightweight hamper opens easily to hold a full load of laundry. It is constructed from mesh material; this permits air to circulate throughout the hamper eliminating moisture and typical laundry hamper odors. Two sturdy handles at the top of the hamper make it easy to carry in one hand, allowing you to carry along your detergent or other needed items as well. No need to figure out where to store a bulky laundry basket, this hamper folds flat. The frame on this hamper is flexible, so you can fold it flat for convenient storage when it’s not needed. This foldable feature makes it particularly useful for college dorms, camping, traveling, small apartments, or anywhere space is limited. 

Simple Houseware Heavy-Duty 3-Bag Laundry Sorter Cart

This is a roll free laundry sorter container made of sturdy chrome finish steel. With an extra horizontal bar behind makes a whole solid frame that last longer and carry heavier load. Three individual bags allow more possibility to sort your laundry for a different purpose, either color or socks, towel.

OIAHOMY Laundry Basket- Rope Basket Large Storage Basket with Handles

If you have no choice but to leave your laundry hamper out in the open, go for one that doesn’t take away from your room’s overall look. Woven storage baskets are made of high quality cotton ropes, anti-skid cotton handle helps you move things in the frame without injuring you because of its sharp edge.

Sterilite 12168006 2 Bushel 71L Ultra Laundry Basket

The Sterilite 12168006 2 Bushel 71L Ultra Laundry Basket is perfect for clothes lines out back or as a hamper deep inside your walk-in closet. You’ll never have to worry about finding matching socks ever again! The sturdy handles on this laundry bag make it easy to transport items no matter where you need them.

Mind Reader Basket with Cutout Handles

Pile on as many clothes as you need in this laundry sorter that easily stores as much as 50 liters of clothing. Built-in handles on both sides have been cut into the basket frame to allow for a sturdy and comfortable grip when bringing your hamper from room to room.

Lifewit Double Laundry Hamper with Lid and Removable Laundry Bags

The design of this hamper is great. The body of the hamper is made from a durable plastic construction while the lids are constructed from well-durable canvas material. The lid flips up for easy access, and the removable laundry bags are large enough to accommodate an entire load of laundry detergent-and-softener cubes in addition to clothing, sheets, comforters, etc.