How to find the right laundry basket for your home
- The right size
- Different types of laundry basket
- The right material
- Summary – what to consider when buying
- Your benefits at Connox
- Shopping advice at Connox
1. The right size
The size of your laundry basket depends on how many people use it. It's also worth considering how often you do the washing.
In families, dirty laundry piles up quickly, so choose a large laundry basket of around 100 litres. If you wash regularly, a medium-sized laundry sorter may be enough.
In a large household, you can also spread the laundry across several laundry hampers – one in the bathroom for towels, for example, or one in each kids' room. Ferm Living, for instance, makes modern laundry baskets for kids' rooms in a range of colours, which encourage children to be more independent. Smaller laundry baskets are also handy for pre-sorting laundry by wash cycle or colour.
Small families or couples need a laundry basket with a capacity of 50 to 70 litres. Here, too, a smaller basket is enough if you wash several times a week.
If you live alone, you don't need much space, as dirty laundry doesn't usually build up quickly. A basket of 25 to 30 litres is enough.
2. Different types of laundry basket
Laundry baskets with handles
If you take your washing to a launderette or have to carry it down to a basement laundry room, make sure the laundry bag isn't too heavy, closes or ties securely, and has carrying handles.
Many laundry baskets also have a built-in fabric laundry bag, so you can lift the washing out quickly and easily. This makes emptying the basket simpler and carrying the laundry to the washing machine easier.
Laundry baskets with and without a lid
"If you don't have regular washing days, choose a closed laundry hamper to prevent unpleasant smells and keep dirty laundry out of sight. Small ventilation openings in the basket and breathable materials also help stop odours from forming." – Viktoria, interior expert
3. The right material
Woven laundry baskets: wood, bamboo or rattan
Wooden laundry baskets are particularly sturdy. A model with a removable laundry bag that you can wash regularly is especially practical (1). Woven laundry baskets have small gaps that let damp air escape, which stops the laundry from starting to smell (4).
Plastic laundry baskets
A plastic laundry basket is easy to wipe clean. The material is water-repellent, so it can hold both dirty and damp laundry. However, to let damp towels dry and prevent odours, a plastic laundry basket should be well ventilated and not completely sealed by a lid.
Fabric laundry baskets
A fabric laundry bag is flexible, light and easy to carry to the laundry room or launderette. Many fabric baskets are washable themselves. They look homely and come in a range of colours and modern designs, so they suit not only the laundry room but also the living room, bedroom or kids' room. (2)
Stainless steel laundry baskets
If your laundry hamper stands in a humid bathroom, it should be made of rust-free stainless steel. Look for small air holes for sufficient ventilation. (3)
4. Summary – what to consider when buying a laundry basket online
- For one person, a 25 to 30-litre basket is enough. Couples and small families need 50 to 70 litres. Large families need around 100 litres, which can also be split across several smaller laundry baskets.
- Laundry baskets with a lid look tidy, and laundry baskets with handles are practical when you need to carry your washing to the machine.
- With plastic or stainless steel laundry baskets, make sure there is enough ventilation so the laundry can dry and no odours form. Wooden laundry baskets are particularly robust, and removable fabric laundry bags are often washable and easy to clean.
Order laundry baskets online at Connox – your benefits at a glance
- High-quality laundry baskets – originals from top design brands
- Personal support from our customer service team
- Fair delivery costs
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- Delivery in just a few working days
Shopping advice at Connox
Would you like to buy laundry baskets online but need some help? Our customer service team is always happy to help. We'll support you with advice while you shop, make recommendations and answer your questions quickly. Then simply sit back and have your chosen items delivered straight to your door.
