Laundry Can Be Fun; Proof: These 21 Essentials From Amazon

If you hate looking at your not-so-cute but superfunctional plastic laundry basket, the Sammart Collapsible Plastic Laundry Basket ($30) is your perfect solution. Available in dozens of color and design combos, the basket folds down to just three inches high.

The AmazonBasics Foldable Laundry Rack ($21-$31) comes in white or chrome. Gentle drying helps your clothes last longer, and an accordion design folds flat for compact storage.

Nontoxic and free of petroleum, phosphate, phthalates, and artificial colors, The Laundress Signature Laundry Detergent ($19) is formulated to whiten, brighten, and preserve color while removing stains. The classic scent combines lily of the valley and jasmine with sweet musk, sandalwood, and citrus.

Attractive enough to display in any space, the Seville Classics Handwoven Double Laundry Hamper ($60) is made of tightly woven water hyacinth wicker. The hamper includes two machine-washable canvas laundry bags with built-in handles with Velcro straps that secure them inside or to each other. More than 1,000 Amazon reviewers love this laundry basket.

Add some boho style to your laundry space with Ukeler's Laundry Room Rug ($29). Check out the machine-washable rug's 25 design options, available in multiple sizes.

Choose from gray, black, or bronze with DII's Wire Wall Baskets ($19-$26 for a set of two). The wall-mounted vintage baskets are wide and deep to store all your laundry essentials in farmhouse style.

With almost perfect five-star Amazon reviews, Btromeshy's Mesh Laundry Bags ($13 for a set of five) are made of quality mesh to keep your delicates safe. A honeycomb design gets items cleaner than a typical coarse mesh laundry bag can, and the design is more breathable than fine mesh laundry bags, helping items dry more easily.

A more stylish, affordable trash can than Simplehuman's Rose Gold Trash Can ($20, originally $25) simply doesn't exist. It's also available in six other metal options and loved by more than 3,500 Amazon reviewers.

Woolzies' Wool Dryer Balls ($17) are a dryer-sheet alternative, keeping your clothes soft, fresh, and chemical-free. The balls last for thousands of laundry loads, help reduce wrinkles and static, and cut drying time by 25 percent. Almost 2,000 Amazon reviewers are fans.

Available in four sizes and multiple colors, the Caroeas Rolling Laundry Basket ($18-$36) has a metal frame covered in an eco-friendly fabric with a waterproof covering.

Give your laundry room a touch of vintage style with Craft House Designs' Vintage Metal Sign ($18). The tin sign comes ready to install with two sawtooth hangers.

A chicer laundry basket, the Goodpick Large Cotton Rope Basket ($20) is made of soft cotton rope with durable handles for easy carrying.

The Kimode Cotton Buffalo Plaid Rug ($17) comes in six sizes for every kind of laundry space. Of course, it's also machine washable.

AmazonBasics' Three-Bag Laundry Hamper ($38) has three machine-washable, removable bags to organize laundry. Metal handles offer easy lifting.

The mDesign Wall Mounted Ironing Board Holder and Storage Basket ($20) gives you an easy storage solution for your iron, ironing board, fabric sprays, stain sticks, and more. Hang it on a wall, or mount it inside a door. It's available in six metal options.

If your bucket list includes "learn how to perfectly fold clothes," the BoxLegend Shirt Folding Board ($15-$17) is a must buy. The three-step design lets you fold pants, shorts, tees, shirts, pajamas, towels, and more in just three seconds each. Almost 2,800 Amazon reviewers love this product.

The ultimate in laundry room organization, AmazonBasics' Expandable Metal Organizer ($89) comes in black, bronze, or chrome. Two movable, adjustable-width hanging rods and 10 adjustable-height shelves mean you'll have room for all dirty and clean clothes and all your laundry essentials.

If you're into essential oils, Essential Wool's Oil Diffusing Dryer Balls ($17) are for you. Deposit your favorite essential oil deep into the reusable, organic wool balls. Several droppers' full of essential oil lasts through multiple loads of laundry.

Keep brooms, mops, laundry bags, and more neat and tidy with the Berry Ave Broom Organizer ($14). The gadget has almost 5,500 amazing reviews on Amazon.

If you're short on space, the Dependable Original Portable Ironing Mat ($12) is a laundry must. Iron on any stable surface with this heat-resistant mat, which includes weighted corners for stability.

More than 400 Amazon reviewers love the Whitmor Three-Tier Rolling Laundry Cart ($40, originally $46), a three-tier cart designed to fit in tight spaces, including between your washer and dryer.