Foldable laundry basket that's ‘a game-changer for space' hits sale for university shopping
With back-to-school and back-to-university shopping getting into full swing, there's plenty of homeware buys you should be adding to your basket before term starts. Whether you're moving into university accommodation or a house share with friends, having the storage space for all of your essentials can be difficult. That's why a space-saving collapsible laundry basket may come in clutch for making laundry day easier, without taking up too much room.
This SAMMART 42L Collapsible Plastic Laundry Basket currently boasts an impressive 4.6 out of 5-star rating on Amazon from over 12.4k customers, and what's more, it's currently on sale with a nifty 32% off.
This foldable laundry basket boasts a massive 42L capacity and ample room for a week's worth of washing. When expanded, it measures 58 x 44.6 x 27cm. When not in use, it collapses to a mere 7cm width, making it super easy to slide under or behind furniture so it's out of the way and promising to save 70% more space.
This laundry basket features comfort grip handles for easy carrying, making it a must-have for halls when you have to trek to a laundry room, which may be some distance from your flat.
Plus, the collapsible basket is totally user-friendly, as it features a simple pop-up design to open, so you can seamlessly prepare your laundry basket without faffing with clasps or difficult mechanisms. And then, you can conveniently collapse the basket to its flat design when you're done, ensuring you're saving as much space as possible.
Perfect for everything from bedding to towels to clothes, this basket is sure to be a lifesaver for any living accommodation where saving space is of the utmost importance. What's more, it comes in a whopping 18 colours to choose from, ensuring your new basket matches any aesthetic.
Normally costing an affordable £21.50, this laundry basket is now available for £14.68. However, this specific discount applies to the grey and white colourway, and prices may vary depending on the shade you choose.
If you're happy switching to a smaller size, Lakeland has this 37L Collapsible Hipster Laundry Basket for £19.99, while Dunelm is offering this Collapsible Hip Laundry Basket for £12.
Out of the thousands of 5-star reviews, plenty of shoppers have been quick to sing the praises of this Amazon laundry basket. One thrilled customer shares: "I've been using the SAMMART 42L Collapsible Laundry Basket for a few weeks now, and it's honestly a game changer for saving space. It's lightweight, pops up easily when I need it, and folds down flat when I don't — perfect for small homes. The handles are sturdy enough for a full load of laundry."
They do share one gripe with the basket, writing: "Only thing to note: it's not as rigid as a traditional basket when it's fully loaded, but that's the trade-off for the collapsibility. Overall, super handy and the white/grey color looks nice and clean too!"
Another buyer beams: "Love this as takes up so much less room than our last non-collapsable basket. Was a little stiff to use at first but easy now."
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