When it comes to the never-ending task of keeping our homes neat and tidy, humble laundry baskets play their part. Without ...

Generally, you shouldn't be leaving your wet laundry sitting in the washing machine for more than 30 minutes to an hour, says Hyacinth Tucker, the founder of The Laundry Basket LLC.

One travel hack I've started using is taking a collapsible mesh laundry hamper with me on trips. When my basket isn't filled with dirty clothes, it lays flat on top of my clothes in my suitcase.