The laundry totes are quite nice. The handle is comfortable for carrying. The size is good, though I doubt they could fit 3 wash loads unless you are referring to a small apartment washer. Two is more like it. They do have a faint plastic/chemical smell. Not a problem for dirty clothes, but I would be reluctant to store anything in them for a long time out of concern the stored items would pick up the smell. Perhaps the oder will fade.