The SONGMICS 90L Handwoven Laundry Hamper is a lidded hamper in synthetic PP rattan over a steel tube frame, with cut-out side handles and a removable washable liner. It holds 23.8 gallons (90 L) up to a 55 lb load, folds flat for storage, and the waterproof weave suits humid bathrooms better than natural rattan.
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Table of Contents
- Short verdict
- Specs
- It looks like furniture — that is the point
- The liner is the part that matters
- Where it is weak
- If you sort laundry instead
- FAQ
Short verdict
The SONGMICS 90L Handwoven Laundry Hamper is a lidded hamper in synthetic rattan over a steel tube frame, with a removable washable liner. It is bought for one reason above all others: it hides laundry without looking like a laundry bin, so it can live in a bedroom or bathroom rather than a utility room.
It does that well. Its weaknesses are cosmetic durability and the fact that a lid is a mild inconvenience every time you use it.
Specs
- Capacity: 23.8 gallons (90 litres)
- Frame: steel tube
- Exterior: synthetic PP rattan — waterproof and breathable
- Liner: removable, washable
- Max load: 55 lb (25 kg)
- Handles: cut-out on both sides
- Folds flat: yes
- Colour: black (model ULCB51BK)
90 litres is roughly a load and a half — enough for a couple, ambitious for a family of four.
It looks like furniture — that is the point
Most hampers announce themselves. This one reads as a woven basket, which is why people put it in bedrooms and bathrooms where a plastic bin would look wrong.
The rattan is synthetic rather than natural, and that is an advantage here: real rattan dries out, splits and stains in a humid bathroom. PP rattan is waterproof and wipes clean, so steam and damp towels do not degrade it the way they would natural fibre.
The lid does its job — laundry out of sight, and it damps down odour. It is also the thing you will find mildly annoying, because a lidded hamper needs a free hand.
The liner is the part that matters
The removable liner is the feature that makes this practical rather than decorative. It lifts out with the laundry inside, so you carry the liner to the machine instead of dragging the whole hamper — and it goes in the wash itself when it needs it.
Without a liner, a woven hamper is a nuisance: laundry snags on the weave, and you cannot clean the inside properly. Check any woven hamper has one before buying.
Where it is weak
- Cosmetic durability. The weave is the wear point. Dragging it across a floor or knocking it against a door frame is what marks it, not the frame giving way.
- The 55 lb rating is generous but the handles are not. Cut-out handles in a woven panel are less comfortable than moulded grips under a heavy load. Use the liner.
- One compartment. If you sort as you go, this is the wrong shape entirely.
- Lid friction. Small, but real — households that want to throw laundry in one-handed often end up leaving the lid off.
If you sort laundry instead
A single-compartment hamper and a sorting household do not mix. If you separate whites, colours and delicates at the point of undressing, a three-bay unit like the VASAGLE 3-bin sorter does that job properly — at the cost of a much larger footprint and a far more utilitarian look.
Choose by behaviour: one bin if you sort at the machine, three bays if you sort at the bedroom floor.
FAQ
Can the liner go in the washing machine? Yes — that is the point of it. Air dry rather than tumble.
Does it hold a full load? 90 litres is about a load and a half of normal clothing.
Will it survive a bathroom? Better than natural rattan. Synthetic weave and a steel frame tolerate humidity; just do not leave wet towels sitting in it for days.
Does it fold away? Yes, flat, which is useful for storage or moving.
My laundry smells even in the hamper. Damp items in a lidded bin sour quickly. Check the machine too — it is a common source.
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