How well do the tapered bins hold up to dampness? I'm thinking of using them as individual laundry baskets.
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They are made of a canvas material, I use them in my laundry/mud room as catchalls, one has dog leashes & dog jackets, one has hats & mittens, etc. I don't think they are really large enough as a laundry basket or would they hold up after repeated use for heavy laundry. Just my opinion.
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This is not the same basket I have. Amazon has changed the item a few times, for some reason. Doesn't look anything alike....
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I live in the Pacific NW, so I don't use them in that way - due to possible mildew. But, if they were allowed to dry out in between loads, they might hold up fairly well. They're pretty sturdy. My dog tried to eat one of them and it stood up to the Newfoundland test.
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Mine stand nice and sturdy, I use the larger bins for over stock of wipes (I buy in bulk) and misc items that don't have a home.
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Probably not. I currently use the largest of these baskets from the set for my large toiletries (extra bottles of shampoo, etc). Unless you do laundry every day and they're kids, they probably won't be big enough for laundry. However, Whitmor 6500-1715 Rattique Storage Tote is quite a bit larger. I use these for my husband's socks and underwear and they are more than big enough for that. Again, if you have a lot of laundry, they probably won't be big enough either, but they'll be closer. Hope this helps!
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Definitely not. They look good but they are not sturdy or supportive. I bought them to store a few sets of linens and the tops of the boxes cave in.
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I use it for my laundry stuff and it is stationary. I'm not sure I'd trust it to be sturdy enough for what you want to use it for.
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They're pretty stable, the number of shelves shouldn't compromise it's stability I'd think. They would be good for outside use, depending on where it would be you may need to weigh it down at the base though.
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absolutely. My daughter uses it with two baskets one with toiletries and other with drier, iron etc the other two spaces with towels. Its very sturdy eventhough its very lightweight. I would recomend at least plastic bins to storage small bottles etc because of the wire racks
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i use a regular laundry basket and put 2 of them under the feet side and store clothing works great i dont really use the storage that comes with it but it would hold quite a bit
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I use mine in the garage for extra space for groceries. I have not had any problems. They are very strong.
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Id have to ask what kind of moisture conditions you are subjecting them to. They are pretty stoudtly built . If you are talking about work out conditions , then yes , they hold up well
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It's really not that bad. I was hesitant but I thought Wiley not and bought it. I hang more than 3 lbs every laundry day and it holds up well. If you inundate it to much it will have a tendency to want to topple.
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I agree with the previous responses - these are lightweight plastic drawers that will sustain limited weight and abuse. Your results will depend on your use. I bought mine to hold things like place mats and S&P; for outdoor dining on a covered deck and it's ideal. For the price, I couldn't do much better, but maybe you need something sturdier. If you find it, let us know!
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Yes, they will work well for that. They are big enough, but compact enough to fit almost anywhere. I would suggest getting a pack of 6 if you will be using them for laundry.
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No problem :) I also dry them on low heat then let it air dry if it's still damp. I don't know what the manufacturer recommends but so far mine have held up.
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I used one as a lingerie bag, on the gentle cycle. I don't recall offhand if they *are*, but I think if you put them all into one bag and used gentle cycle, minimal or no soap, air dry they would be fine.
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I have several that I use to hold extra office supplies a supply closet. The mesh is sturdy and the brackets that hold onto the shelf keep the basket in place nicely. They hold the weight of 2 reams of paper with no problem. I would buy them again.
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It serves my purpose which is to store off season clothes. I don't use it continuously, but it is holding a fair amount of clothes. You do have to use a rubber mallet to assemble it. I think those people who did not had problems with tipping. If you carefully pull over the fabric, it will not rip. If you are not patient and force it, don't complain if it does rip.