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In small bedrooms, dorms, or bathrooms, a laundry basket often ends up being the thing you trip over, or skip altogether.
Tossing clothes in a corner might work for a while, but it starts to look messy fast. And not everyone wants a giant plastic bin eating up precious floor space.
That’s where a slim laundry basket for small spaces makes a real difference. This one is less than 8 inches wide, but still holds enough for one person’s weekly laundry.
It’s made of sturdy Oxford fabric, stands upright with support rods, and even has four handles, so you can grab it from any side and go. When you don’t need it, the whole thing folds flat to just 2 inches thick. Easy to tuck behind a door, under the bed, or inside a closet.
There’s also a drawstring cover on top, which helps keep laundry from spilling out or gathering dust between washes. And they are also available in six colors!
If you want something with more structure, there’s a second option with a flip-top lid and a bamboo frame that doubles as sturdy handles. It’s a bit taller and holds more—great if you do laundry less often or share the bin with someone else. The removable inner bag is machine washable, so you can toss the whole thing in without sorting through clothes by hand. It still fits in tight spots, but looks more like a decorative storage basket.
Dirty laundry doesn’t need to take over your floor—or your patience. Whether you go with the foldable one or the lidded version, just choose what fits your space and makes your life easier. Both beat the “pile in the corner” method.