Overlooking the little things eventually leads to big messes. Take dirty clothes, for example. If you're used to finding slacks and stinky socks on your kids' floor, hanging over the edge of your bed, or anywhere else but a basket of some sort, you know what I mean. The best double hampers will put dirty clothes in their place. They work in bedrooms, bathrooms, and even the laundry room. We've rounded up a list of the best of the best double hampers.
Simple Housewares double laundry hamper
Fits in most closets and bathrooms
The sturdy double hamper from Simple Housewares is small enough to fit in a closet, comes with laundry bags, and has a magnetic lid.
Pros:
- Magnetic lid
- Dividing wall
- Includes laundry bags
- Fits in the closet
- Eight color choices
Cons:
- It's small
Keep your dirty linens out of sight and ready for the washer with Simple Houseware's double laundry hamper. Laundry bags slip into both sides of this hamper, and when full, they pull out and can be toted straight to the laundromat or laundry room. The lid is magnetic to keep clothes and odors in, and the whole setup is small enough to fit in a closet or bathroom.
BirdRock Home premium double laundry hamper
Fits four loads of laundry
The large capacity BirdRock Home double laundry hamper holds four loads, comes with removable liners, and is available in seven colors.
Pros:
- Holds four loads of laundry
- Folds down when not in use
- Removable laundry bags
- Seven color choices
- Sturdy
Cons:
- Cumbersome to attach internal laundry bags
The tall, large-capacity double hamper from BirdRock Home makes laundry day less of a chore. Reach in and pull clothes out one at a time or remove the included mesh laundry bags and carry them to the laundry room. We love the height and space inside of the BirdRock double hamper. It fits four standard laundry loads and has enough curb appeal that you don't have to hide it away in a closet.
Seville Classics double hamper
Double-lidded
The Seville Classics hamper is double-lidded, looks good in the corner of any room, and comes with removable canvas liners.
Pros:
- Doesn't absorb odors
- Water-resistant
- Removable canvas laundry bags
- Double-lidded
- Three color choices
Cons:
- Laundry bags shrink in the dryer
Some hampers absorb odors, especially when wet towels linger inside. The Seville Classics double hamper handles anything you toss inside. It's water-resistant, so it always smells fresh, and the two sides keep whites and darks separate. Our favorite feature: the double lids. Who would have thought that two lids would be so handy? This two-section laundry sorter comes with thick canvas removable laundry bags, and it holds two loads of wash, one on each side.
SONGMICS divided laundry hamper
Built to last
SONGMICS divided laundry hamper made of tough synthetic rattan, has a single removable laundry bag, and silica gel feet to keep the hamper off the ground and hold it in place.
Pros:
- Doesn't absorb odors
- Looks great
- One removable laundry bag
- Silica gel feet
- Rust-proof iron frame
Cons:
- Instructions for assembly could be better
Some double hampers slide around on the floor when you remove the laundry bag, making the task of doing laundry more complicated than it needs to be. The divided laundry hamper from SONGMICS has silica gel feet that firmly hold the hamper in place and keep it off the ground, preventing odor and moisture buildup. This handwoven synthetic rattan clothes hamper has a sturdy frame, a closable lid, a removable laundry bag, and is big enough to hold three loads.
Handy Laundry mesh popup hamper
Perfect for one
The mesh popup laundry hamper from Handy Laundry folds down flat, is lightweight enough to carry to the washer, and is just the right size for a dorm room or small apartment.
Pros:
- Folds flat
- Sturdy mesh construction
- Compact
- Doesn't take on odors
- Lightweight
Cons:
- Holds one load of laundry
The compact mesh double hamper from Handy Laundry holds one load, making it the ideal choice for dorm dwellers and those who live alone. It's also great for taking on vacation. When not in use, it folds down flat for storage or travel. This is the best double hamper for those who struggle to lift things. It's lightweight and no trouble to carry from the bathroom to the laundry room.
Bottom line
Why you can trust Real Homes
Half the battle with laundry is getting the dirty clothes from the hamper to the laundry room. One of the best double hampers comes from Simple Housewares, and it has the answer to that problem. It comes with two removable laundry bags that slip inside the hamper, so you can grab a load of dirty clothes and go. How convenient is that?
If you want a classic-looking double hamper you can keep in the bathroom or the corner of the room, go with the Seville Classics double-lidded laundry sorter. It looks great, has a lid for each side, and it's water-resistant.
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