If you want your laundry basket to stay fresh, this $16 ventilated one is so easy to keep sanitized – it knocks out odors before they start

Cottage laundry room with hanging rail, open shelving, butler sink, glass cabinet and mismatched pots in natural materials.

Dirty clothes need washing, but who realistically has time to put a load on immediately? That’s why keeping your laundry basket fresh can be a challenge if you don’t have the right features in yours.

This plastic, easy-to-wipe and ventilated $16 Amazon laundry hamper with wheels is just the ticket for simple sanitation, so in between holding your laundry, it doesn’t build up bacteria and unpleasant smells.