10 Best Laundry Baskets, According to Our Experts

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.

Crafted from handwoven rattan and seagrass, this hamper can double as décor and blend in with your room. Plus, it provides excellent ventilation to prevent stinky clothing.

TAKE NOTE: While it's an expensive option, the functionality and style of this hamper make the price tag worth it.

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.

Assistant Commerce Editor at the GH Institute Isabella Cavallo was gifted a collapsible basket right before college and has owned it for six years: "I had a separate hamper that sat in the corner of my room, but this basket was perfect for carrying clothes down the elevator to the laundry room. And when I was all done, I just collapsed the basket flat and stuck it under my bed," she said.

TAKE NOTE: The rubber middle section of Cavallo's basket now has a hole in it, she said that only happened after five years of use — and the basket is still functional even with the tear.

Although we haven't formally tested this hamper, our experts like that it has two sections for separating lights and darks. There's also no need to transfer your laundry into a separate bag since it comes with a built-in, removable mesh bag that makes it easy to carry laundry straight to the washing machine.

We also like that the bags are machine washable to keep your basket smelling fresh. Choose from nine different colors (including neutrals, bright pink and blue) to match your room.

TAKE NOTE: Our experts appreciate that it's collapsible for better storage, but it takes a bit of time and effort to fold the hamper up and set it back up again.

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 four different sizes of 16-, 18-, 19-, and 20-inch diameters, which can easily squeeze into small spots or fit more laundry depending on which one you purchase.

TAKE NOTE: Because it doesn’t have a lid, clothes may stick out if the hamper gets too full.

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.

TAKE NOTE: The canvas hamper is smaller in size so it won't hold more than one person's laundry for about a week, so it's best suited for people who can frequently wash their clothes.

If you need more than one basket, pick up this bundle of six (or 12) laundry baskets, so you can scatter them throughout the house (one in your primary bedroom, one in your kid's room, etc.). The plastic material is easy to clean: Simply wipe the basket down with cleaning spray every so often and you're good to go.

This basket may be simple, but it’s designed with handles on all four sides so you can carry it any way you like. If you don’t use all six baskets, the extras can double as storage bins, or they can nest inside each other when empty to save space.

TAKE NOTE: Comes in 6- or 12-pack options only.

This laundry hamper from Full Circle is collapsible for storage, but big enough to hold a regular load of laundry. It fits easily in a small corner of your bathroom or bedroom and it's also a great option for college dorm living.

The long handles make it easy to sling over your shoulder to carry, and the bag itself is lightweight so you're not adding too much extra weight when carrying it. You can also attach a small mesh bag for delicates to the snaps on the hamper's side to keep those items separate until wash day.

TAKE NOTE: You won't be able to throw it in the wash if the hamper gets too dirty.

Here's a sleek, lidded hamper from Joseph Joseph that has everything you need to streamline your laundry day prep including removable tote bags and compartments to separate your lights and darks.

There are straps on the top of the bags to carry your laundry easily so that you don't have to take the entire hamper to the washing machine. Our pros loved the "helper handles," which are straps on the bottom of the bags, that made it easier to hold the bags upside down and quickly empty out clothing. It also scored well for sturdiness in the Lab.

TAKE NOTE: It takes a bit of time to assemble this basket, but once you do, you'll be impressed with the ease of use that comes with this hamper.

Brabantia makes quality products we've tested at the GH Institute. Home Care and Cleaning Lab Executive Director Carolyn Forté recommended this particular model because of its unique appearance: "You almost can't tell it's a hamper!" she said.

The lid makes this hamper look like a regular piece of furniture, while the ventilation holes prevent bad odors from forming in the closed basket. You can even quickly toss items into the "Quick-Drop opening" without the need to manually lift the lid. We also love the leg stands that make sweeping, vacuuming or mopping underneath the hamper easier than ever. Plus, you can sort your clothes by colors, materials or items between the two compartments in this laundry basket.

TAKE NOTE: We love the style and functionality of this hamper, but it's on the pricier side. ‎

Sort dirty laundry and then iron clean clothes and linens with this spacious laundry hamper-and-ironing board combo. Designed with removable laundry bags with handles and a wheeled frame, this rolling hamper gives you two easy ways of moving your laundry to your washing machine on wash day.

The ironing board serves as a handy folding station once everything is nice and clean. Some online reviewers reported the frame is a bit wobbly, but is sturdy for the most part.

TAKE NOTE: Its bigger size may not work well in smaller rooms.

This laundry backpack is a space-saving solution that combines the capacity of a hamper with the convenience of hands-free carrying. When we stuffed this to capacity in Lab, we found it can hold up to 23 pounds of laundry, about three to four loads, making it just as roomy as a traditional hamper but without the bulk of a plastic bin.

The backpack features padded mesh straps and a front pocket to fit essentials like detergent, stain removers or dryer sheets. We found the front pocket can hold two 16 ounce bottles. It has a hanging loop to store on the back of door to free up floor space or easily folded up to store.

TAKE NOTE: We wish the front pocket were clear to easily keep track of what’s stored inside.