Guide Note

A laundry basket is a storage and transportation accessory for clothing. Traditionally it holds dirty clothes to be washed, or wet clothes to be dried.

Fast Facts

1. Common Uses: Carrying and storing clothes to be washed, or recently washed
2. Made from: Plastic,synthetic materials, wicker
3. Price Range: $5.00 - $50.00
4. Can be used to hold folded clothes or clean clothes
5. Come in large or small or on wheels

Laundry Baskets come in various shapes and sizes. When choosing a basket it is usually a matter of personal preference. Some important factors to consider however are durability, storage of the accessory, and if the basket is going to live in a public area, aesthetics. Choosing the right size is probably the most important aspect in selecting a basket. A large basket can afford the owner less trips back and forth between destinations, but can also be physically uncomfortable to handle, and heavier to carry. Some baskets are equipped with wheels and handles. Strength is a chief concern among consumers, since a typical laundry basket endures a strenuous amount of wear and tear depending on the proximity of the Washing Machine or Dryer.

• Rubbermaid
• Whitney Design
• Whitmore