Whether you’re looking to make your first steps on the road to eco-friendliness, or simply trying to expand your arsenal of green living goods, our All-in-One Eco-Friendly Cleaning Hamper is just the thing for you. Time to say goodbye to the dangerous disposable items and turn a greener, cleaner and safer leaf with Eco Bravo. See also Do bed bug bites have pus in them? Reducing Bed Bugs by Washing All Clothing That Touches the Floor Even if you follow all the tips above, bed bugs can still find their way into your home. That’s why it’s important to regularly inspect your bedding and clothing for signs of bed bug infestation. These signs include:

The well-ventilated design also prevents damp towels and sweaty workout clothes from becoming too smelly in between washes. Since the entire hamper is plastic, you can also easily wipe it down if it gets dirty. Plus, we’d be remiss not to mention the flip-top lid, which makes it convenient to keep items from falling out while en route to the laundromat. When it comes to cleaning and protecting yourself from bed bugs, there are a few key steps you can take to ensure that these pesky insects don’t make their way into your home and onto your bed. Here are some tips on how to protect yourself from bed bugs when cleaning: We tested over 20 laundry hampers over a two-week period in our homes across the country to determine their effectiveness and durability. During this time, we incorporated the hampers into our regular laundry routine. We made sure to use the hampers in a variety of situations, such as holding clean and dirty laundry and transporting loads of various sizes. We also carried the hampers up and down stairs and wheeled rolling hampers across various types of flooring. If you’re looking for a laundry hamper to help in folding, sorting, and transporting clean clothes from room to room, this design by SimpleHouseware is a great option. We appreciated the plastic-reinforced handles, which made the hamper comfortable to carry. Even better—the hamper, which is similar to a fabric storage bin, folds down very easily and is compact enough to store under a piece of furniture, in a corner, or on a shelf.

When closet space is limited and your laundry hamper will be put on display, a beautiful design is often preferable to a utilitarian one. The Pottery Barn Tava Handwoven Rattan Divided Hamper is made with handwoven rattan and equipped with practical features for daily use. We love the size of this hamper—it fit two full loads at a time in our at-home testing. We appreciate that it has two compartments that can be used to sort clothes from linens or light colors from darks. The lid fits snugly on the top of the hamper so you can also hide your dirty laundry between wash cycles. Though, we wish the lid were attached with a hinge so we didn’t have to fully remove the lid when tossing items inside the hamper. We also wouldn’t recommend storing wet clothing in the hamper, as air circulation seems limited. See also Can bed bugs live in your washing machine? Using Hot Water and High Heat Settings to Kill Bed Bugs and Their Eggs Eco Bravo’s All-in-One Eco-Friendly Cleaning Hamper will help you dramatically reduce your carbon footprint, eliminate toxins from your household, and remove plastics from your kitchen once and for all.

Tip: Consider using a bed bug-specific laundry detergent, which is designed to be tough on bed bugs but gentle on fabrics. Regularly Inspecting Bedding and Clothing for Signs of Bed Bug Infestation While this hamper is certainly a statement and not easily stored (due to the non-collapsible steel frame), we think it would suit a range of home designs, ranging from minimalist to mid-century modern. We don’t recommend storing wet clothes in it—but you can always wash the canvas liner if it begins to smell or look dingy. The main trade-off with this hamper is its price point. We recognize that not everyone is looking to make such an investment in a laundry hamper. However, if you are willing to splurge on a hamper with smooth-rolling wheels, the Steele Canvas Elevated Laundry Basket should be a top contender.Clothes hampers can harbor unwanted smells just like exercise clothes and bedding, so it’s important to consider your hamper’s intended use before purchasing. While natural woven materials can look great, plastic may be your best bet if you’re hoping to throw damp towels or smelly workout clothes into a separate clothes hamper. Some fabric hampers are now coated in a water-resistant spray, which helps to prevent mildew and smells, but we still recommend waiting for wet items to dry before placing them in a fabric hamper. A washable hamper—or one with a washable liner—is a good choice if you’re looking for an easy-to-maintain design. Trying to reduce your carbon footprint? Looking for ways to replace disposable items with sustainable alternatives? Tired of worrying about your family’s exposure to toxins and dangerous chemicals? You’ve come to the right place.