Brabantia WallFix Retractable Washing Line with Protective Fabric Cover (24m) Wall-Mounted Foldaway Clothes Air Dryer (Silver)

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The best rotary washing line is the Brabantia Lift-O-Matic Rotary 50m Washing Line. Mumsnetters really rate the build quality of this brand. Its 50 metres of line, combined with the Lift-O-Matic hoist system, means you can get that lovely freshly washed smell whilst drying more of your washing than you thought possible. How we chose our recommendations Mumsnetter recommendations If you want to dry your washing naturally in the fresh air, yet only have a small garden, this outdoor retractable clothes line is ideal. The Minky provides a full 30 m of drying space on two lines, so it can be used to span a balcony or patio. And, because there are two lines, each line can point to a different section of your garden to really maximise drying space – which is ideal if you have a large family and do a lot of washing. 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. Its a matter of personal preference whether you choose a single or double lined washing line, but the available space you have for hanging washing will likely force your hand. Double-lined just means you have two lines that come out of one body which means you have double the hanging capacity. They are a fantastic invention, but they do come at a higher cost, so it’s worth considering how many lines you need before you buy one. Line construction Got a cheap one from Wilko three years ago when we moved, and we’ve had no probs with it so far. It has a cover, and I bought a proper twist-in spike with a closing lid. It stays out (with a cover on) all spring and summer and goes into the shed in autumn. I think if you look after it, a cheap one will last ok, but I've never had an expensive one to compare!" (Vetted by Mumsnet user LangClegsOpinionIsNoted) Our verdict

Brabantia WallFix Retractable Washing Line with Protective

Steel plastic coated bars are mounted on an aluminium frame so this washing line is suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Aluminium rivets fix the bars to the frame and the unit feels well-made like it will stand the test of time. One of the key features of the WallFix 25M is its extendable form. When the unit is not in use, you can conceal it beneath a protective, all-weather cover (included) as well as save space, making it ideal for smaller gardens and outdoor areas. Wall Mounted Washing Line Of course, the more space you have, the bigger the rotary washing line you can consider. Some offer as much as 60 metres of washing line space – enough to dry about six loads of washing in one go, but there's probably no point in getting one that size unless you think you will need it (the biggest ones take up about 3 metres squared when in use). How many arms should a rotary washing line have? We feel bad including this as one of our cons but the only downside is that this retractable line is a little pricey. However, we do feel its worth the money and we think its one of the best retractable washing lines.

Brabantia WallFix 25M

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Before testing out the Brabantia WallFix retractable washing line, I didn’t even know that the technology existed. This feels to me like an upgrade on a centuries old piece of technology. Being able to fit a full sized washing line in a space less than two metres squared is nothing short of marvellous.Some products may be delivered straight to your door from one of our suppliers and these products will be labelled within the product description. Once your holes are drilled and your plugs are in, it’s a simple case of bolting the whole thing to the wall. Then you slide the plastic covers on and then snap the protective case into place. It’s really very simple and shouldn’t be out of reach of anyone who’s confident enough to use a drill. If you add up all the line space on this drier, you get a whopping 24 m to play with! You’d need a huge garden to hang that much washing out on a single line. And as for a standard rotary line, you might get a little more line space, but you’re forced to look at it all the time when it’s not in use.

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So, bigger isn’t always better. With that in mind, let’s look at what came out top in our list of the best free-standing rotary washing lines… #1: Minky Freestanding Indoor/Outdoor Airer with 15 m Drying Space Easy to install – clear step-by-step instructions, solid wall fixings and drilling template enclosed. This wall-mounted collapsable clothes line is designed to save space but has enough storage and load capacity to cover your washing hanging needs. We love these types of retractable washing lines because they can be placed directly over clean radiators for rapid drying.

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Here is a list of features to consider. The best retractable wishing lines incorporate several of the below qualities. Weatherproof construction Is your laundry basket overflowing? Does your family produce a seemingly never-ending pile of dirty clothes and sheets you struggle to find space to hang up and dry? In that case, our best heavy-duty rotary washing line by BPIL could be the one for you. Choose between three sizes to find one that's right for your garden. Rotary washing lines can hold anywhere from 10-25kg of washing (or so some of them claim), far more than a tumble dryer which averages about 10kg. How much should I spend? Whilst an advantage of aluminium is that it can be left outside without rusting, a downside is that it’s not as strong as steel. The outer lines are 120cm in length – wide enough for single sheets but doubles and duvet covers will need to be folded once, or pulled over a corner, but the lines are well spaced allowing good air circulation between your clothes, reducing drying time.