A laundry hamper is a workhorse in a college dorm room. Dorms are famous for tiny square footage so that consider size when shopping for a cocktail. It should store easily when not in use but be big enough to contain the clothes. In addition, the proper hamper holds several loads of laundry, is easy to carry about and looks fashionable.
Good Looking
Many shops offer laundry hampers in bright colours and trendy prints to cater to college-bound shoppers. Start looking for fashionable patterns like polka-dots, chevron stripes or ombre effects. Apply an vinyl or embroidered monogram, or assess the campus-supply store for bins in school colors to personalize the hamper.
Long Lasting
It does not matter how cunning a laundry hamper appears if it falls apart after a few trips to the washing machine. If you don’t plan on washing clothes every day or two — which is unlikely while attending faculty — that the hamper should hold up to a week’s worth of laundry. Start looking for sturdy material like thick canvas or flexible plastic and secure joints where the sides come together.
Easy Toting
Start looking for a laundry hamper you can easily carry whether you’re hauling it to a campus laundromat or back home. Many hampers feature built-in grips for easy toting but consider cross-body straps and wheels as well. Both features make it easier to maneuver heavy hampers around campus.