At Mumsnet, we’re all about finding convenient products that’ll save you money, and just like our best clothes steamer that cuts your ironing time in half, our best budget laundry basket will help you streamline your laundry routine without breaking the bank. But if you’re the type of person who likes to stay on top of your washing pile, a basket with holes may not be something you need to consider. How many laundry baskets do I need?

Alison E. A little bit fiddly to A little bit fiddly to construct but I am not a fan of pictorial instructions. Worth it when it’s done though. Looks sleek and very practical. Make sure you know the dimensions of the space you have in mind for the laundry basket and have considered how many loads you typically do a week. A good size laundry basket has a capacity of around 60 litres. Why are there holes in laundry baskets? For a laundry hamper built to last, the Pendeen Cabinet Laundry Bin is the perfect solution to seamlessly blend into your decor and discretely hide your dirty clothes.Linda H. Great once assembled [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a system and unit I really like this product. My issue with it is how unbelievably difficult it is to assemble. It requires super human strength in your fingers to put together. Highly rated by previous customers, they love that it is compact and discrete, with many of them buying multiple to separate their colours (genius!). And we love that its neutral, space-saving design will blend into any family home and can even be folded down and taken away on holiday. The only catch, if you can even call it that, is that the sides will bend if you overfill it, but that seems a minor inconvenience considering its value. Strictly speaking, a laundry basket is what you collect your washing in, take it to the machine, transport to the airer and so on. A laundry hamper is where you put your dirty laundry while it waits to go into the laundry basket to get washed. Using this process, we guaranteed that our recommendations and buyers guides were honest, reliable and up-to-date, providing you with information you can trust and laundry baskets you’ll love. Why you should trust us

With a simple, stylish fabric finish, this is one laundry hamper that you won’t worry about having out on display – far from it! And when the totes themselves get dirty (we’re looking at you, school PE kit!), you can detach them from the plastic rims at the top – they fasten with a simple hook & loop strip so they’re easy to remove – and pop them in the wash with the rest of your laundry. If you’re a particularly tidy person and the thought of unsightly washing being displayed in your home fills you with dread, you may want to consider a basket with a lid.We've got two nice wooden box style ones on the landing - lights and darks. And a small one in my son’s room.” (Type suggested by Mumsnetter BringMeThatHorizon) Our verdict Jean K. Easier Life [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Excellent product. It makes life easier by having three separate compartments, as washing is already sorted. Children have a laundry basket each in their rooms which they bring to my room on Wednesdays and Sundays. I have four baskets in my room - bedding and towels, whites, lights and darks, and everything gets sorted into those.” (Individual kid's laundry baskets recommended by UndeadSlut) Our verdict Suze S. Life changing inanimate household object Ok so what’s the big deal? it’s a laundry basket. It’s big, it’s expensive and you have to put it together yourself. Across the forums, Mumsnetters vented their frustration at being unable to find a multi-compartment laundry basket that lived up to its hype before they stumbled across John Lewis’ bestselling Chambray Hamper. Spacious, practical and chic, this laundry basket will suit any bathroom or bedroom and help you keep on top of your weekly wash cycle.

We have one big bag in a central place, everyone brings their stuff each morning, and a big basket for moving the wet washing/dry washing.” (Type of laundry basket suggested by CarefullyCourageous) Our verdict I think that's a great idea and will buy one for myself. Don't like having a big plastic laundry basket cluttering up my storage space."(Suggested by Mumsnet user bibbitybobbityyhat) Our verdict In reality, the two terms tend to be used interchangeably, and we’ve used both here. What is the best material for a laundry basket?Jade P. Family washing is a breeze! Easy to build together, managed do do this solo. The separation has been great to speed up the chore of laundry as it's pre sorted ready for the washer. I wasn't sure the size of the 3 areas would be big enough, with the exception of bedding or towels this is more than big enough for the standard clothing loads. Irina R. Very easy to put together Very easy to put together . Good design. Very comfortable with different bags.I excellent. Where will you store it, and how much space is there? Make sure to take measurements of where you’d like it to sit. You don’t want to find yourself tripping over it because it is too big.

I've always washed my daughter's clothes separately and she's nearly 2! I'm not even really sure why now, just that it's easier to keep things separate when it comes to sorting and putting them away.” (Type suggested by Mumsnetter AliasGrape) Our verdict

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Struggling from your washing machine to your rotary washing line with your tatty old laundry basket? We think it's time to consider an upgrade, and the stylish and practical Joseph Joseph Tota is our best overall award winner.