Best Laundry Hamper Reviews 2020

Good news! There is something for everyone here just like a Santa Claus goody bag. From a housewife on a budget to the sophisticated business executive who can spare a few more bucks, everyone is entitled to a laundry hamper. So, if you want a hamper with all the bells and whistles, you should be looking at about $100 but if you just want a “good old” laundry hamper then with about $15, you’re covered. Please, don’t get us started on those cheap laundry hampers all over the place like viruses. Not only are they painfully ugly, they look wobbly, and not very useful. Don’t even think about trying them!

When shopping a great laundry hamper, you should look out for the following:

• Material
• Size
• Mobility
• Capacity
• Weight

Let’s see how they affect the functioning of your laundry hamper.

Essentially, laundry hampers can be made from canvas material, plastic, wood, wicker or rattan; plus, they usually come vented to keep the already bad smell from the dirty clothes from escalating. Of importance is the fact that lidless hampers do not guarantee enough ventilation to decrease odors because clothes at the bottom will still stink since they are not getting enough air. Wicker, rattan, porous canvas, and large-holed plastic hampers deliver best on a properly vented hamper material. Plastic, though, has a drawback: it is prone to damage by cracking, if not carefully placed.

When it comes to style and design; although plastic hampers are less expensive, easy to clean, and light; they are often dull and not as attractive as wicker or rattan. Wicker, on the other hand, comes in many stylish designs, even though compared to plastic; it is a little more expensive and a chore to clean.

The wooden hamper is still, by far, the most expensive of the hampers. On the plus side, though, it is quite elegant and will fit superbly with the wooden furniture and décor in your home. On the flip side, it won’t be the best shot for cases where the laundry going into it will be damp, e.g. wet towels.

Canvas or cloth material is affordable, breathable and the easiest to clean, after plastic—simply throw it into the washing machine together with the laundry any day it begins to annoy you. Although cloth hampers come in more designs than canvas, canvas is a teeny bit more expensive.

Do not forget that the size and weight of a hamper is a major deal. First, look at your space (where you want to put the hamper), that should give you a few ideas on the right size to pick. Also, you want to buy a lightweight hamper. You can’t afford to buy a hamper that is already back-breaking enough without the laundry in it, especially if you’re going to be moving it about. If you must buy the heavier one, then check for something with wheels for easier mobility.

In descending order, wood weighs heaviest, then wicker, canvas, and then cloth and plastic.

In a situation where you need to separate different categories of clothes (especially those ones that tend to give out color), you should buy a sectioned hamper. It’s only marginally more expensive and totally worth the extra bucks if it saves your $200 dress from permanent damage.

Moving your hamper around shouldn’t pose a problem as some hampers come with wheels that you can lazily push around. Others come slightly curved (so you can place them conveniently on your hip), and most are lightweight (especially plastic, cloth and canvas). Refrain from buying a heavy hamper that does not come with wheels; you won’t be able to use it anyway if you sprain your back or find it difficult lifting heavy objects.

You absolutely must check for the capacity of a hamper and compare it to your laundry load before you purchase. That’s just common sense, isn’t it? For instance, damp clothes go into large vents, tiny clothes in smaller hampers, infant clothes in larger hampers than hampers for school-aged children. Wash once a week? Smaller hamper. Wash once a month? Bigger hamper. Wash once a year? You might want to reconsider your laundry habits, just saying. You see, it’s really just common sense.

Finally, how to maintain your hamper will be dictated to you by the material used to make your hamper. But basically, you want to keep wood away from moisture, plastic away from experimenting 7-year olds (or else it will break to pieces), and cloth away from a blade or scissor-carrying toddler. For any other specifics, simply play by ear, maintaining a laundry hamper should be a breeze not a chore.

You can wash your cloth or canvas hamper in the washing machine. Wicker, wood, and plastic, on the other hand, will have to make do with dusting, or cleaning with soap and water, depending upon the state they are in.