Inexpensive (and quite nice!) laundry bags

Ok, so I'm not a big fan of plastic. I think there's way too much of it around and I much prefer natural materials.

However.

I have been living with my parents for a month now and felt a need to have a laundry bin that wasn't, well, a plastic carrier bag and something that could be easily stored or even taken to India (if I should decide to return soon!). I've also needed something inexpensive (as my budget is rather limited at present) and waterproof or washable as I tend to put Leela's soak cloths from accidents and spills in the laundry bin, as well as the odd damp washable nappy.

I went to Ikea a few weeks back and even their cheapest laundry bin was around £5 (not bad, but not what I was after)....

Then today... inspiration...

Enter... the Wilko recycling bag laundry bags!

Yes, they are plastic (and meant for another purpose, which I can overlook!), but they are really sturdy (so I think I'll get a good few years use out of them), fold flat, stand up properly on the floor, have handles for carrying them to the washing machine, and even have a neat velcro strip at the top of each bag, so if you have a few bags in a line, you can connect them to each other for added stability. I chose one of each colour so I can separate whites and colours. And the best part?... £1.50 each.

I am feeling rather smug.

Oh and Leela thought they made an excellent place to read.

(and yes, I stayed with her at all times!)