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Posted by Andrew T on February 6, 2011 at 9:21 PM under
• 0 commentsA hamper is a primarily British term for a wicker basket, usually large, that is used for the transport of items, often food.
In North America, the term generally refers to a household receptacle for dirty clothing, regardless of its composition, i.e. "a laundry hamper".
In agricultural use, a hamper is a wide-mouthed container of basketwork that may often be carried on the back during the harvesting of fruit or vegetables by hand by workers in the field. The contents of the hamper may be decanted regularly into larger containers or a cart, wagon, or truck.
The open ventilation and the sturdiness offered by a hamper has made it suitable for the transport of food, hence the use of the picnic hamper.
At one time it was common for laundry services to leave a large basketwork container with a lid which is now commonly referred to as a clothes hamper. The same type of container would be used to return clean clothing, which would be put away by the laundry service and the empty container left in place of the full container for later pickup.
This type of daily or bi-daily hamper service was most common with Chinese laundry services in 19th century England and America.
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Posted by Sally on November 6, 2010 at 6:00 PM under
• 0 commentsLaundry hampers are important in any home. They help you store clothing and other items that need laundered so you don't end up with laundry all over your home. However, no matter what type of hamper you have, it is important to clean it from time to time. Without cleaning bacteria and mold can grow and you'll also find that the hampers can become a bit smelly too. Here are some cleaning tips to remember.
If the hamper has a liner in it, make sure that it gets washed each week when the clothes get washed. This way it is fresh and clean all the time, cutting down on smells.
If you have plastic laundry hampers, you'll find that they are easy to clean. Use hot soapy water to clean them inside and out from time to time and then dry them. This way you eliminate any nasty bacteria that may start growing.
To eliminate smells, sometimes it is a good idea to put a bit of baking soda into the hamper as well. The baking soda helps to keep the smells at bay that can occur.
Of course, if you have wicker hampers, they can be a bit more difficult to clean. If there are stains, make sure you spot clean them and avoid getting the wicker too wet. Try to clean them regularly so you don't end up with any mold or mildew inside of them.
Laundry hampers can be a harbor for bacteria and smells, so make sure you use these tips on a regular basis to clean them out. This way you avoid smells and keep clothing from being affected by bacteria or mildew from the hamper.
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Posted by Gary N on November 3, 2010 at 6:00 PM under
• 0 commentsIf you're having a tough time figuring out which clothes are clean and which ones need to be washed, it's time you start using some laundry hampers. These simple purchases can make a big difference in your home. They provide a way that you can keep laundry out of site and you won't have to go on a hunt for the clothes when you are ready to wash them. Wondering where you should put laundry hampers? Here are a few great ideas.
Of course, if you have kids, one of the obvious places to put a hamper is in their room. Teach kids that dirty clothing goes in the hamper while they are young. Every child should have one hamper of their own for the best results. Otherwise they are more likely to leave clothing on the floor instead of going to find a hamper.
It's also a good idea to put a laundry hamper in the bathroom as well. Often people take off clothing in the bathroom to get a shower and of course towels and wash cloths get used in there as well. Instead of allowing the bathroom to become a disaster, a small hamper in there can take care of soiled laundry for you.
Sometimes it's also a good idea to have a laundry hamper in the laundry room as well. This is the place where you actually do the laundry. Even if everyone else has their own hamper, just keeping one on hand in the laundry room is a great idea for items like sheets and other things you want to wash that are not regular clothing laundry.
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Posted by Gary N on October 29, 2010 at 6:00 PM under
• 0 commentsKeeping your closets well organized is important, especially if you don't have a lot of closet space to begin with. The great thing is that there are many systems you can use in a close today to keep things organized and to make the most of that small amount of room. One option to use in a smaller closet is a pull out laundry hamper. The last thing you want is your dirty laundry on display, so this option allows you to easily keep laundry out of the way and in the closet.
These pull out laundry hampers are great for closets. Often you don't have the room for a regular basket in the closet, but you can find options that are designed to fit on closets. They have tracks so you can easily pull them out and they slide back in under the shelving in your closet. This way you don't have laundry in the bedroom where it can be seen.
Since they pull out, they don't take up much room. The great thing is that they are stylish as well. They'll help you keep everything in the closet organized and usually they have simple compartments that you can easily pull out when it is time to do the laundry. You can purchase these pull out hampers with double bins as well if you have the space, allowing you to keep the laundry sorted.
Just keep one thing in mind. Since it will be in the closet with clean clothes, you need to take measures to make sure that the pull out laundry hamper doesn't smell or it could make other things in the closet smell as well.
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Posted by Gary N on October 27, 2010 at 6:00 PM under
• 0 commentsNo doubt you already have a hamper on hand, or maybe even two, to help make laundry a bit easier for you. However, you may not be using your laundry hamper with the best results. Here are some tips that can help you to make the most of this hamper.
Tip #1 - Have One for Each Person
If you want to make the most of your laundry hampers, make sure that you have one for each person. This is especially helpful if you have a larger family. That way you make sure that laundry doesn't pile up in the bedrooms and every person can be expected to ensure their hamper shows up on the laundry day.
Tip #2 - Make Sure It's Portable
To get the most out of hampers, make sure it is portable. Once you get a lot of laundry in a hamper it can be tough to move. Going with options that are portable makes it easier to get laundry from bedrooms or bathrooms into your laundry room without pulling your back.
Tip #3 - Add a Dryer Sheet
Do you hate the way that these hampers start smelling after a couple days? To keep the smell at bay, every time you do the laundry, add a dryer sheet to the bottom of the hamper. It will help keep it smelling good, even when there are dirty clothes in the hamper.
Tip #4 - Keep a Hamper in the Bathroom
Even though everyone has their own hamper in the home, putting another laundry hamper in the bathroom is a great idea. This way if towels or other items are in the bathroom they can easily be put right into the hamper instead of left on the floor or hanging over the sink or tub in your bathroom.
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Posted by Gary N on October 24, 2010 at 6:00 PM under
• 0 commentsNo one is a big fan of going laundry, since it's a job that seems to be never ending. No sooner than you clean everything, you end up with more dirty laundry. While you may have to deal with laundry all the time, you don't have to deal with eyesores through your home. There are stylish laundry hampers that help you keep everything organized, while looking great in your home as well.
Lights and Darks
One stylish option to consider when you need a laundry hamper is a lights and darks hamper. This option has a compartment for light clothing and for dark clothing. It helps you get the laundry all sorted ahead of time and since it is pre labeled, it looks pretty trendy too.
Mission Style Tilt Option
Another great idea for your laundry hamper if you want something stylish is the Mission style tilt option. It looks like a nice piece of Mission style furniture and the hamper actually tilts out of the furniture. You can put toiletry items or other items on top of it and no one will even guess that it is actually a hamper.
Contemporary Wood Option
If contemporary is your style of choice, a contemporary wooden hamper option is a great idea. You can buy them in clean white or you can get them in basic black as well. It will look like another piece of furniture in your contemporary bedroom and has the sleek and simple lines that you love.
Of course, there are many other stylish options out there today. These are just a few options to consider. Remember, laundry doesn't have to look bad anymore. You can get control of those piles of laundry with laundry hampers that are stylish.
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Posted by Gary N on October 19, 2010 at 6:00 PM under
• 0 commentsOne of the most popular choices among laundry hampers today happens to be the wicker hamper. They provide a beautiful look that looks nice in just about any room. Usually they are brown in color, which means they blend with almost any type of décor. They also bring about a touch of elegance as well with the rich color and unique texture. Here are a few different wicker laundry hamper designs that you'll love.
The Triple Sorter
One great option to consider if you want to go with wicker is the triple sorter. This is a laundry hamper made of wicker that actually has three different compartments. It allows you to easily sort laundry when you put it in the hamper, making washing day a bit easier for you. Since they tend to get heavy as they get full, look for one that comes with some wheels on it.
Single Bin with Lid
Another of the options you can choose from when it comes to wicker laundry hampers is a single bin option with lid. If you have a smaller home or you live alone, this one doesn't take up too much space. It looks nice too and has a lid so you don't end up with any smell from the dirty laundry. The lid also keeps the clothing out of your sight too.
Basket Style Options
A little different than other wicker options is the wicker basket style hamper. This looks like a nicely woven basket but it comes with a lid. Usually they have cloth interiors so you can easily take them off and wash them. The lid is a great option as well. These make great hampers for a baby's room or a small child's room.
Bench Baskets
You can find bench style wicker laundry hampers too. They look great and they even are tough enough to allow someone to sit on them. Since they look so nice, you can keep it anywhere and no one will guess it's a laundry hamper.
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Posted by Sally on October 12, 2010 at 6:00 PM under
• 0 commentsMany people end up with laundry chaos in their home, making it difficult to even know what is clean and what is dirty. This is definitely not an effective way to sort your clothing. One great solution to the chaos in your bathroom is purchasing a laundry sorter. The sorter is basically designed to help you sort clothing before it's time to wash it.
Usually a laundry sorter has two to four different sections in it. This allows you to keep clothing in separate compartments when you first take it off. You can separate by whites, lights, and darks, or you can come up with a different sorting system of your own. You may even want to have a section available for items that are dry clean only or delicate.
The benefit of a laundry sorter is that it takes the frustrating of having to go through piles of clothing later on trying to sort them. You get everything all sorted out throughout the week. Then when it is time to do laundry, you can easily throw in the loads, since they are already sorted for you. It definitely makes the process a lot easier and faster for you.
There are some laundry sorters that have permanent compartments, while others use canvas bags for the compartments. The bags are preferable, since you can easily take them out and wash them as well. Sometimes you'll even find sorters that come with labels on them so you can label each compartment for the type of clothing that is supposed to go in it. You'll definitely find that a sorter can get you organized making that laundry day a lot easier for you.
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