Vileda Cordomatic Retractable Washing Line with 15m Outdoor Clothes Line

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As a result, drying heavier washing such as towels and jeans can cause the washing line to hang low to the ground, and it’s therefore better suited to drying smaller loads of washing. On a similar note, using a retractable washing line can also save you money. If you currently rely on the tumble drier because you don’t have enough space for an airer or washing line, having a retractable washing line will give you an alternative method of drying clothes. Different Types of Retractable Line Those with between 25 – 30 m of drying space can hold one large load or two small loads. Those with 50 m of drying space will be able to hold multiple loads at once. Each drying line has an automatic retraction mechanism that allows you to retract it with the push of a single button and a cap to keep dirt out of the housing unit and off of the line.

The nylon rope itself is nice and strong and can support a fair amount of weight. We didn’t test it to the maximum 45lbs, but it held up well with a couple of towels, some wet shorts, and a few t-shirts while being hooked up between a couple of trees. For example, it can help to hang heavier items closer to the reel or hooks than in the middle or the line, and only extend the line to 8 – 10 metres instead of the full 15. If your washing line tends to sag a little when full with laundry, it might be a good idea to invest in a clothesline prop, to ensure that heavy towels and bedding aren’t touching the ground as they dry. You can install your device to best suit the design of your outside space. The combination of different points where you can hang a retractable washing line is extensive. The most common options are pole to pole, wall to pole and wall to wall. Each of these has its own benefits such as poles or posts can be removed when the device is not in use. What are the benefits of retractable washing lines?

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The housing/casing is where the line lives, so it’s vital to choose one that is both user-friendly and tough. Something that’s weather-proof, for instance, is key for outdoors-based lines – you don’t want the thing to rust! This also extends to the mounting fixtures, which need to be just as sturdy as the housing so that you can stay safe in the knowledge that your washing line is secure. How many lines?

risking the creation of mud and dirt on a surface such as a patio if set up outside. Set Up and Storage Like the Minky, the washing line is kept taut by wrapping it around the anchor point on the base of the unit, but also like the Minky, when fully extended (over 12m), the line can slip causing the washing to sag in the middle. There are two primary differences between this DRYZEM line and the Minky retractable washing line. This DRYZEM washing line can rotate on its axis, making it easier to connect to different areas of the garden that aren’t directly in front of the unit. However, it is not as easy to remove from the wall as the Minky unit; whereas the Minky unit can be simply unclipped for easy storage, the DRYZEM model requires screws to be removed. We will explore single, double, quadruple, quintuple, indoor and outdoor retractable washing lines, So, you’ve aways got a large load to dry at once, but you can’t bring yourself to shell out for the Brabantia Wallfix. Not to worry, this 35 metre heavy duty retractable washing line from Better (yes, that’s the name they chose for their brand, and not my opinion) is an excellent alterative. Let me just be clear about the 35 metre thing. It’s not one single line that runs for 35 metres, but 5 parallel lines of 7 metres each. This keeps things quite compact, and so you don’t need to have a garden the size of a tennis court to use this model.

A significant advantage of this retractable washing line is that it is very inexpensive but is still of high quality. It’s perfect for outdoor use. We’ve tried our best to sift through the most popular products to help you decide which is the best one for you. Read on if you want to know more. Both lines can extend to a length of up to 15 metres, and either line can be extended separately, which reduces the risk of sagging.