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You’ll also want to consider the basket’s material.

GOCAN Extra Large Laundry Basket

The Gocan laundry basket is pretty and functional—it actually fits more than a washer can do in one load.The Spruce

These seven picks will have you excited to wash your next load.

Its smooth plastic surface is easy to clean and great for delicate textiles because they won’t snag.

But its large size may not be ideal for small, tight spaces.

Person lifting Home Logic 2-Bushel Plastic Laundry Basket with clothes and climbing down stairs

The Home Logic basket has comfortable handles on all of the sides to make it easier to fit through tight spaces.PHOTO: The Spruce / Abigail Wetzler

And while it is easy to carry, we wouldnt consider it lightweight.

It has some heft and sturdiness to it, which we actually love.

it’s possible for you to carry a load without the fear of it breaking.

Home Logic 2-Bushel Plastic Laundry Basket on carpet floor

We love that it’s large enough to fit an oversized load of laundry and easy to clean.The Spruce

We also love the ventilation that most plastic laundry baskets bring to the table.

HomeHacks gives you two large-sized baskets for $20, which is $11 cheaper than the median price.

This value set easily fits two loads in each basket.

HomeHacks Large Laundry Basket 2-Pack

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We tend to drag the basket by the handles when were dealing with a heavy load.

Dont worrythese baskets are super durable, too.

Weve had plenty of heavy loads with damp towels.

HomeHacks Large Laundry Basket 2-Pack

We love that the HomeHacks baskets are made of waterproof fabric without being bulky.The Spruce

Plus, theyre made from a waterproof fabric, so you dont have to worry about mildew.

But at a valuable price of $20 for two laundry baskets, we won’t complain.

When storing them away, you might press the baskets sides down until they are completely flat and collapsed.

SAMMART Collapsible 3 Handled Plastic Laundry Basket 2 Pack being tested

The SAMMART laundry baskets collapse flat, which helps to store them in small laundry rooms.PHOTO: The Spruce / Christine Colby

While plastic may not be the most aesthetically pleasing material, it’s extremely durable and easy to clean.

There’s no need to worry about scrubbinglaundry detergentspills when you’re able to easily wipe them off.

Overall, we love how functional this two-piece basket set is, though.

SAMMART Collapsible 3 Handled Plastic Laundry Basket filled with clothes during tested

Despite the slim profile, these baskets held an entire load of laundry inside (which we love).The Spruce

The Sterilite Hamper features two wheels and a retractable handle for a smooth laundering experience.

We were able to fill this plastic basket with three duvets.

It can hold four, but you would have to roll it to the laundry room lidless.

Person pulling Sterilite Hamper With Wheels in-front of washing machines

PHOTO: The Spruce / Paige VandeWiele

Plus, its durable plastic construction and lidded design are an added bonus.

The basket is on the simple side, with a plastic silhouette that only comes in white.

This woven rope basket is beautifully designed and has enough interior space to hold several loads.

Walmart Rubbermaid Hip Hugger Laundry Basket

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We were able to fit more than what our washer could hold in one load.

The Gocan Extra-Large Laundry Basket is available in various neutral colors to match any interior design style.

We found the opening to be really wide.

GOCAN Extra Large Laundry Basket

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Its plastic construction is sturdy and smooth and it can hold up to 70 liters of clothes.

If you want a great value, consider theHomeHacks 2-Pack Large Laundry Basketthat features a convenient third handle.

We also liked ergonomic designs that made it easier to carry a laundry basket on your hip.

GOCAN Extra Large Laundry Basket

A great feature of this basket: you can leave it out in plain sight thanks to the pretty design.The Spruce

Choose the Best Size

Basket size is often measured in bushels or liters.

The best-sized laundry basket for you depends on how much laundry you do regularly.

Some cloth laundry baskets are collapsible and can easily be machine-washed, she says.

Person lifting Yamazaki Tosca Wire Basket filled with clothes

We tested the capacity of these laundry baskets to see if they could handle a full load of laundry.The Spruce

Why Trust The Spruce?

She vividly remembers her familys large plastic basket, similar to our best value pick.

It could hold all four of her family members' laundry, including her own.

Person pushing Better Homes & Gardens Oversized 3 Bag Wheeled Laundry Sorter on wooden floor

Multiple sections to sort your colors is an excellent laundry basket feature.The Spruce

It’s so durable, itsstillaround today after 20-plus years.