Laundry Bin & Hamper Styles

A laundry bin is one of your must-haves if you’re starting to make it on your own. Whether you’re

moving into a dorm for college, moving out of your folks’ house and living in your own
apartment, or starting a new family, a laundry hamper comes in very handy in keeping your place organized and free from clutter. They don't have to look like ugly and standard laundry bins either, as you can see in the image below. Nowadays, you have ones that serve a dual purpose: to look good and to serve a purpose as well. A lot of them come disguised as a regular part of your laundry room decor but can be opened up to serve your washing needs.

Tips On Using Your Laundry Bins

To start with, you should have three laundry hampers. Put all your light-colored dirty clothes in one and your dark-colored dirty clothes in another. This way, sorting out dirty clothes and folding laundry becomes an easier task. Sorting your clothes can also ensure that your clothes don’t get color stained. As for the third storage basket, you use it for your clean clothes.

When you’re done washing your clothes and they have come out of the dryer then they can go straight into the clean laundry basket. If you don’t have a clothes cart then you can use the laundry basket to easily carry your clean clothes back to your room. Of course, you can also just opt to use a laundry sorter instead of three hampers to keep your laundry properly segregated.

Keep in mind that the use of laundry baskets isn’t limited to storing your clothes. They can also serve as storage baskets for things like linen, baby toys, and other household supplies.

A laundry bin doesn’t have to be costly. If you’re the type who loves doing home improvement projects then you can easily make your own laundry hamper. You can even start out with a temporary one. For this, you can use a strong cardboard box. You can strengthen the top edge by folding the flaps in. You can then use a thick, black plastic bag to serve as the lining and then use packaging tape to secure the top edge of the lining to the outside of the box. You can
also use wrapping paper to make your temporary hamper look nice.

If you’d like to take your laundry basket project more seriously and you’d rather make a permanent wooden one then make sure you have some plywood and the necessary hardware, which include a hammer, a drill, and a saw. Make a simple box out of your plywood, and make sure it is at least one-half inch thick. Secure the sides using wood glue then screw them all together. You can even add wheels to it, so that you can easily move it under your vanity counter or in and out of your closet. Sand the edges and either paint it or cover it with polyurethane to make it look pretty.

If you’re going for the more stylish and exotic look for your laundry organizer, try to use a tall and big wicker basket that comes with a lid. Choose a white-colored sack for the lining. You can also use other colors for the sack if you want it to match the color of your room. This not only makes for a functional laundry basket but can also serve as a décor.

Of course, if you’d rather just purchase a clothes hamper then you can just go to the nearby store or browse for them online. Your options for these clothing bins abound. They come in different styles, designs, and sizes. They are also made of different types of material.

They can be made of plastic or can be covered with fabric and come with padded lids. If you’re looking for something sturdy then stainless steel laundry hampers are also available. You can easily fit one in your closet or in your bathroom, along with your other bathroom accessories.

If you’re looking for quality then you might want to check out Brabantia products. They offer a wide range of choices on 3 bin laundry sorters as well as linen storage and cabinets. You have a lot of options here, so shop carefully to get the best laundry bin for your home and your family.