4 Things to Consider When Choosing the Best Laundry Hamper

A laundry hamper is essential in making sure your space doesn’t become overrun by piles of dirty clothes. And when you’re choosing the best laundry hamper, you have to consider its size, structure and looks. 

For instance, if you're going to place the hamper in a bathroom, you may choose a very different one from one you may choose for a closet or behind the bedroom door.

So let us help you finally experience the glorious feeling of walking across a clothing-free floor with these tips for choosing your next laundry hamper.

Size

Take stock of how much laundry you do. Also consider how much space you have for a laundry hamper. Do you have a full-on laundry room or are you working with a smaller space?

Knowing how much laundry you do and how much space you have will help you find the right size laundry hamper that fits your space and needs.

Material

Some materials, like cotton and polyester, produce woven fabrics that hold their shape while offering a bit of stretch and flexibility. This is perfect for encouraging more airflow through the hamper’s content.

Something else to consider — the materials the frame of the hamper is made of. Baskets made from materials like wood are very durable and can hold all your dirty clothes. But with sustainability at the forefront of many people’s minds, going with a more eco-friendly option like bamboo is the way to go.

Bamboo is just as durable as wood, and it has many environmental benefits, including reducing greenhouse gases and being biodegradable.

Lining

Laundry hampers with liners are common and for good reason. It’s easier to be able to quickly lift laundry away from its hard-shell basket and carry it to the washer.

So invest in a good vessel for your laundry routine that uses recycled materials to make the liner bags. Not only will you have the perfect laundry setup, but you’ll also help fight pollution on the planet.

Ventilation

Often forgotten when it comes to laundry hampers, ventailion can make or break your experience. Cotton liners, for instance, encourage airflow so your dirty laundry can ventilate. But if you’re opting for a hamper that’s not made of mesh or porous fabrics, you’ll want one that has holes included in its design somewhere.

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