ASK A PROFESSIONAL: A ‘handy’ helper for laundry day

One of the biggest differences between having a houseful of children and being empty nesters is laundry day.

No matter how many laundry baskets I’d provide for each child’s room their dirty clothes always ended up on the floor.

After picking up the clothing and putting it in laundry baskets there still was the challenge of getting the heavy baskets to the laundry room.

Oh, my, how I wish the Handy Hamper had been invented way back then.

The Handy Hamper was invented by a California dry cleaner who was looking for an easier way for his customers to bring their laundry and dry cleaning to his business.

His invention is a bag of fabric, fashioned over two hangers, with two carrying handles and a V-shaped bottom for extra deep storage.

While being filled with dirty clothes the bag can hang in the closet, laundry room, dorm room, bedroom, nursery, RV, boat or anywhere a laundry collection solution is needed.

It doesn’t take up any floor space and never scratches or cuts with sharp edges.

When it’s time to do laundry there are no longer any awkward balancing acts with large bulky laundry baskets. Just grab your Handy Hamper by its handles and you can easily carry up to 15 pounds without bumping your legs or dragging the ground.

The Handy Hamper also makes laundry sorting easier when you use more than one to sort lights, darks and hand washables before ever going to the laundry room.

For young families with small children whose clothing needs to be laundered separately, a Handy Hamper in the nursery is the perfect solution.

The Handy Hamper also is a handy companion when collecting a multitude of items around the house. It makes a perfect storage place for stuffed animals, toys, sporting equipment, shoes, recyclables, blankets, extra throw pillows, lake and swimming gear.

It’s perfect for travel because it folds flat, yet expands as needed and is made of durable, washable material that stays newer-looking longer. Unlike plastic bags that are too small, tear and aren’t environmentally friendly the Handy Hamper actually helps families go green.

No other storage system has so many convenient features and uses. It’s the miracle solution to just abut any storage, collection and transport dilemma. Just hang it, fill it, grab it and go.

To get your own Handy Hamper visit their Web site at www.handyhamper.com or call GNV Direct at (800) 803-4370.

Linda Brown is marketing director for The Ottawa Herald. E-mail her at lbrown@ottawaherald.com