Clothes Hamper for Small Spaces: 3 Slim Options

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Three clothes hamper for small spaces options are compared here by their listed size, and the sections below use each product’s own listing data. efluky Slim Laundry Basket lists 15.5″ L × 7.5″ W × 23″ H; Slim Laundry Hamper lists 16″ L × 9″ W × 26″ H; SpaceAid Slim Laundry Hamper with Lid lists 16″ L × 8″ W × 28″ H. By listed floor footprint, efluky Slim Laundry Basket is the smallest (0.81 sq ft) and Slim Laundry Hamper the largest (1 sq ft). Specifications come from Amazon listing data checked October 4, 2026; we have not tested these products.

Three options at a glance

Pick	Listed dimensions	Floor footprint	Footprint rank
efluky Slim Laundry Basket	15.5″ L × 7.5″ W × 23″ H	116.25 sq in (0.81 sq ft)	Smallest
Slim Laundry Hamper	16″ L × 9″ W × 26″ H	144 sq in (1 sq ft)	Largest
SpaceAid Slim Laundry Hamper with Lid	16″ L × 8″ W × 28″ H	128 sq in (0.89 sq ft)	Middle

1. efluky Slim Laundry Basket, Narrow Laundry Hamper with Handles, Collapsible Dirty Clothes Hamper, Tall Laundry Bin for Laundry Room, Dorm and Bedroom, 12.7 Gallons(48L) Beige — Smallest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 15.5″ L × 7.5″ W × 23″ H; material Polyester; color Beige.

The efluky is the slimmest and smallest of the three. The spec table lists 15.5 inches long, 7.5 inches wide and 23 inches tall, a footprint of 0.81 sq ft, with a 48-liter capacity (12.7 gallons in the title). It is polyester, described in the bullets as 600D Oxford fabric, with four handles and four support rods that come out so it folds to about 2 inches. The top is a drawstring mesh cover rather than a hard lid. The bullets pitch it for the gap between washer and dryer and say 48 liters suits one person’s laundry. No item weight is listed.

Pros

• Smallest listed footprint at 0.81 sq ft (15.5 x 7.5 inches)
• Four handles and removable rods; listing says it folds down to about 2 inches
• Listing positions it for the gap between washer and dryer and for closets or bathrooms

Cons

• Smallest capacity at 48 liters, which the listing itself ties to one person’s laundry
• Drawstring mesh cover only blocks ‘some dust’ per the bullets; it is not a rigid lid and says nothing about odor
• Spec table (15.5 x 7.5 x 23 inches) and bullet (15.8 x 7.9 x 23.6 inches) differ slightly, so measure the gap against the larger numbers

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it for a gap of about 8 inches or less, such as beside a washer, in a dorm or in a narrow closet, when one person’s laundry is the load. Skip it if you want a hard lid or a bigger bin.

2. Slim Laundry Hamper,Narrow laundry Hamper with Lid,60L Hamper for Laundry,Dirty Cloth Hamper with Bamboo Handle for Towels, Clothes Organizing,Beige — Largest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 16″ L × 9″ W × 26″ H; item weight 0.87 kg; material Bamboo, Polyester; color Beige.

The Merkisa hamper is listed at 16 inches long, 9 inches wide and 26 inches tall, a 1.0 sq ft footprint and the largest of the group, with a 60-liter capacity. It is bamboo and polyester; the bullets say the top frame is bamboo, the fabric is oxford with an internal moisture-proof coating, and the lid is designed to limit odor. The bullets give the size as 41 x 22 x 65 cm and say it folds to 2 inches high. Item weight is 0.87 kg. A smooth bamboo handle is listed, and the bullets suggest it also holds towels or toys.

Pros

• Lid is listed as designed to limit odor, which the efluky does not offer
• Internal moisture-proof coating is mentioned for the fabric
• 60 liters is 12 more than the efluky’s 48 (60 – 48), with the lowest listed weight of the two weighed models at 0.87 kg

Cons

• Largest footprint at 1.0 sq ft, with 9 inches of width that will not fit the tightest gaps
• Only one bamboo handle is mentioned, versus four fabric handles on the efluky
• The bullets say 16.14 x 8.66 x 25.60 inches while the spec says 16 x 9 x 26, and the listing gives no weight capacity

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if you have about 9 inches of width and want a lid plus a bit more room than the smallest model. Skip it if the gap is under 9 inches or you need a stated load limit.

3. SpaceAid Slim Laundry Hamper with Lid, 65L Narrow Clothes Basket Bin with Bamboo Handles, Skinny Tall Collapsible Hamper for Bedroom, Bathroom, Dorm, Laundry Room – Black — Middle listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 16″ L × 8″ W × 28″ H; item weight 0.92 kg; material Bamboo, Polyester; color Black.

The SpaceAid is the tallest and highest-capacity option: 16 inches long, 8 inches wide and 28 inches tall, a 0.89 sq ft footprint that sits in the middle, with 65 liters. It has a lid you can open with one hand, bamboo handles, a bamboo frame, a density board and four detachable rods. The listing says setup takes under 3 minutes and that it folds when not in use. Item weight is 0.92 kg. The bullet gives the width as 8-3/4 inches, so it is not exactly 8 inches. It comes in black and is pitched for RVs, dorms and gaps between washer and dryer.

Pros

• Largest capacity at 65 liters, 17 more than the efluky (65 – 48)
• Lid opens one-handed per the listing, with bamboo handles listed for carrying on stairs
• Footprint of 0.89 sq ft is still smaller than the Merkisa’s 1.0 sq ft

Cons

• Tallest at 28 inches, so it may not clear a shelf or window ledge above a washer
• Width is given as 8 inches in the spec but 8-3/4 inches in the bullet, so check the current listing
• Heaviest of the group at 0.92 kg, and no weight capacity or folded size is stated

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it for a household that wants the most liters in a narrow footprint and has vertical room for 28 inches. Skip it under a low shelf or if the gap is tight to 8 inches.

What to check before buying clothes hamper for small spaces

1. The gap you are filling. For small spaces, width is the deciding number. Measure the narrowest point where the hamper will sit, such as between a washer and dryer, behind a door or inside a closet. The listed widths are 7.5 inches (efluky), 9 inches (Merkisa) and 8 inches (SpaceAid), but two of the three listings also give a slightly larger width in the bullets (7.9 and 8.75 inches). Compare the larger figure to your gap, and leave a little slack, because fabric sides bow.

2. Height against what is above it. The three heights are 23, 26 and 28 inches. A taller bin gives more liters in the same footprint, but it must clear any shelf, counter or window sill. Measure up from the floor, not just across.

3. Liters against the household. The capacities are 48, 60 and 65 liters. The efluky listing itself says 48 liters suits one person’s laundry. A larger bin means fewer trips and fewer overflows, but it also takes up more room, so match it to how often you do laundry. The difference between the smallest and largest is 17 liters (65 – 48).

4. Lid or cover. Only the Merkisa and SpaceAid list lids, and the Merkisa’s is described as designed to limit odor. The efluky has a drawstring mesh cover that the listing says only blocks some dust. If the hamper sits in a bedroom or bathroom, a lid matters more than if it sits in a laundry room.

5. Folding and storage. All three use removable rods. The efluky and Merkisa listings say they fold to about 2 inches, which helps in a small apartment where the hamper is not always out. The SpaceAid listing says it folds but gives no folded size.

6. Missing numbers. None of the three listings gives a weight capacity. Fabric hampers like these are for clothes, not for heavy loads, so treat them that way.

Worked example: fit math for these three options

This worked example is our own planning arithmetic from the listed dimensions, not test results. The wall length and walkway width are assumed example values; replace them with your measurements.

Wall example. Assume 24 inches of clear wall.

• efluky Slim Laundry Basket: 24 − 7.5 = 16.5 inches spare; centred, 8.25 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.
• Slim Laundry Hamper: 24 − 9 = 15 inches spare; centred, 7.5 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.
• SpaceAid Slim Laundry Hamper with Lid: 24 − 8 = 16 inches spare; centred, 8 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.

Walkway example. The US Access Board gives 36 inches as the minimum clear width for an accessible route. That figure is a yardstick, not a rule for private homes. To keep 36 inches clear beside each product, the walkway between it and the opposite obstacle must be at least 36 inches plus its depth:

• efluky Slim Laundry Basket: 36 + 15.5 = 51.5 inches of total path width.
• Slim Laundry Hamper: 36 + 16 = 52 inches of total path width.
• SpaceAid Slim Laundry Hamper with Lid: 36 + 16 = 52 inches of total path width.

Footprint. Depth × width, converted at 144 square inches per square foot:

• efluky Slim Laundry Basket: 15.5 × 7.5 = 116.25 sq in, or 0.81 sq ft.
• Slim Laundry Hamper: 16 × 9 = 144 sq in, or 1 sq ft.
• SpaceAid Slim Laundry Hamper with Lid: 16 × 8 = 128 sq in, or 0.89 sq ft.

Mistakes to avoid

• Measuring only the floor gap. Height matters too. The SpaceAid is 28 inches tall, so check any shelf or ledge above where it will stand.
• Trusting one width number. The efluky, Merkisa and SpaceAid listings each give slightly different sizes in the spec and in the bullets. Use the larger figure when checking a tight gap.
• Assuming a cover is a lid. If odor is a concern in a bedroom or bathroom, look at the lidded models.
• Buying more liters than you can carry. 65 liters is 17 more than 48, but a full tall fabric bin gets awkward to lift and carry. Pick the size that matches one or two loads of laundry.

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Frequently asked questions

How narrow is a clothes hamper for small spaces?

The three listed here are 7.5, 8 and 9 inches wide in the spec tables, with lengths of 15.5 to 16 inches. The bullets give slightly larger widths for two of them (7.9 and 8.75 inches), so measure your gap against the bigger numbers.

How much laundry does a slim hamper hold?

The listed capacities are 48, 60 and 65 liters. The efluky listing says its 48 liters suits one person’s dirty clothes. The other two do not state a household size, so match the liters to how many loads you let build up between washes.

Do slim hampers fold flat for storage?

The efluky and Merkisa listings say they fold to about 2 inches high after you remove the rods. The SpaceAid listing says it has four detachable rods and folds when not in use, but it does not give a folded size, so check the current listing.

Which slim hampers have a lid?

The Merkisa and SpaceAid list lids. The Merkisa’s is described as designed to limit odor, and the SpaceAid’s opens with one hand. The efluky has a drawstring mesh cover that the listing says only blocks some dust, so it is not a rigid lid.

Products worth checking

We have not tested these products. Sizes and features come from the Amazon listings as we read them; where a listing does not say, we say so.

Sources checked

• US Access Board guide to clear width
• Amazon listing for efluky Slim Laundry Basket, Narrow Laundry Hamper with Handles, Collapsible Dirty Clothes Hamper, Tall Laundry Bin for Laundry Room, Dorm and Bedroom, 12.7 Gallons(48L) Beige
• Amazon listing for Slim Laundry Hamper,Narrow laundry Hamper with Lid,60L Hamper for Laundry,Dirty Cloth Hamper with Bamboo Handle for Towels, Clothes Organizing,Beige
• Amazon listing for SpaceAid Slim Laundry Hamper with Lid, 65L Narrow Clothes Basket Bin with Bamboo Handles, Skinny Tall Collapsible Hamper for Bedroom, Bathroom, Dorm, Laundry Room – Black

Specifications come from the Amazon listings as we read them for this guide. Product details and availability can change, so confirm on the product page before you buy.

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