Rather than tossing clothes in the corner of your bedroom floor (guilty!), having a functional yet stylish hamper can keep your room organized and smelling fresh. Thebest laundry basket can collect your dirty clothing, linens and towels in one spot without creating a stinky odor.
The DailyNow&Then recommend laundry baskets and hampers that are ventilated, easy to clean and optimize storage space. We suggest looking for options that make laundry day easier for you — whether that means the product is designed with wheels, compartments to organize clothing by colors or sturdy handles to carry it to the washing machine.
1 Best Overall
Pottery Barn Seagrass Handcrafted Divided Hamper
Pros
- Removable liners
- Stylish enough to be part of your room decor
- Two sections to separate laundry
Cons
- Pricey
This hamper from Pottery Barn has all the features the Cleaning Lab looks for in a laundry hamper: dividers to separate clothes, a lid to keep laundry out of sight and cut-out handles that make it easy to transport clothes to the washing machine. The removable liners make it easy to empty the laundry without picking up the entire heavy basket.
Not only does the handwoven rattan and seagrass material look stylish enough to blend in with your room decor, but it also provides the airflow needed to keep clothes from getting smelly. While it’s an expensive option, the functionality and style of this hamper make the price tag worth it.
• Dimensions: 28″ x 13.5″ x 27″
• Material: Seagrass and rattan with a metal frame
2 Best value
SAMMART Collapsible Plastic Laundry Basket
Pros
- Collapses flat
- Rubber on handles for a better grip
- Very lightweight
Cons
- Rubber can rip
Small bedrooms and dorm rooms call for smart storage solutions. This lightweight, collapsible basket can be squished flat and hidden away in a closet, under a bed or other tight spaces. The three handles are designed with a rubber grip so that you can hold on tightly, while one side of the basket is slightly curved to comfortably lean against your waist.
- Dimensions: 122.8″ x 17.5″ x 2.7″
- Material: Polypropylene (PP) and Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE)
3 Best Sorter
Simple Houseware Double Laundry Hamper with Lid
Pros
- Compartment bags are washable
- Nine color options
Cons
- Not easy to collapse
Take a cue from other Amazon shoppers — over 23,000 customers have given this hamper a five-star review.This lidded pick has two sections, so you can divide your lights and darks. Use the attached removable mesh bags to conveniently move your clothes to the washing machine and clean the bags themselves to keep your basket smelling fresh.
While it’s collapsible for better storage, it takes a bit of time and effort to fold the hamper up and set it back up again. Choose from nine different colors (including neutrals, bright pink and blue) to match your room.
• Dimensions: 23″ x 13″ x 22.75″
• Material: Polypropylene plastic frame with canvas covering
4 Most Stylish
OIAHOMY Cotton Rope Laundry Basket
Pros
- Handles for easy carrying
- Stylish woven material
Cons
- No lid
If you don’t have room in a closet to hide your hamper, make sure you choose a good looking option that blends in with your bedroom’s decor. This two-tone rope basket doesn’t take away from your room’s overall look, and with eight color options, you can choose one that suits your aesthetic.
It’s offered in two different sizes of 16-inch and 18-inch diameters, which can easily squeeze into small spots or fit more laundry depending on which one you purchase. While there is no lid, the woven material looks stylish even when your clothes are overflowing if you’ve skipped laundry day one too many times.
• Dimensions: 18″ x 16 in” or 20″ x 16″
• Material: Cotton
5 Best for Stairs
dbest Stair Climber Laundry Trolley Dolly
Pros
- Easy to bring up and down stairs
- Wheeled frame can move heavy items
- Wheels are suitable for indoors and outdoors
Cons
- Small size does not hold a lot of laundry
Whether there are multiple staircases in your home, the laundromat is down the block or you live on the second, third, fourth or higher floor of a walk-up building, a heavy or bulky laundry basket is not ideal. Solve this problem with one Amazon buy: The three large wheels on each side of the dolly means it’s easy to bring up and down stairs and makes for smooth travel from the bedroom to the laundry room.
Simply keep the canvas hamper on your floor and then place it on the dolly when it’s full. And when you’re not using the dolly to tote around laundry, you can use the metal wheeled frame to move other heavy items or groceries. Keep in mind that many online reviewers said the hamper only fits one person’s laundry for about a week, so it’s best suited for people who can frequently wash their clothes.
- Dimensions: 18″ x 11″ x 36″
- Material: Polyester denier, EVA and tubular steel frame
