Brabantia Retractable Indoor Washing Line - White

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Even if you have a tumble dryer at home, using it is expensive, bad for your clothes and bad for the environment. Basically, you want to air dry if you possibly can, but that isn’t always easy. Your outdoor space may be too precious for you to want to give up any of it to a washing line, or you may only be able to air dry clothes indoors. Most retractable washing lines can be used indoors and outdoors, even if they are only advertised for outdoor use. There are, however, some retractable washing lines which are only intended for indoor use and these will be advertised as such. If you are a one or two-person household, look for a wall mounted line with a weight capacity of at least 8 kg . This equates to roughly one load of washing. To hold more than one load, or heavier items like towels, look for a weight capacity closer to 20 kg . A relatively new concept and method for drying wet washing undercover, the retractable indoor clothesline now comes in a range of shapes and sizes. Of course, you can use an external retractable washing line internally, but typically these models are not great looking and provide a much longer line capacity than required. The overall consensus seems to be that this wall mounted drier will do the job, but isn’t as high quality as some of the more expensive models on the market. This makes sense, considering its lower price, and it’s one of the best wall mounted washing lines if you’re on a budget.

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. A feature unique to this retractable washing line is the distinct red line. The red line makes it very easy to see, which is handy in the winter months. It can support approximately 8 kg of washing, which is approximately one small load. It may be able to withstand slightly more if the items are small and evenly distributed.There’s one feature of a traditional rotary washing line that this one doesn’t have though. It’s the rotary part! Due to the compact construction, you can’t spin this washing line around, meaning you need access to all of it to hang your washing up. One of the benefits of the spinning washing line is being able to stand in one spot and hang everything in front of you. As a cheaper option, it doesn’t have the same quality as the Brabantia wall mounted line, but then again it doesn’t have the high price tag either. Set up is straightforward if you own a good drill. All raw plugs and fasteners for wall to wall mounting are included and the box comes with a template for marking the correct position of holes. Available from: Offering excellent value for money, this ASAB Retractable Wall Mounted Washing Line strikes a good balance between size, quality and price. It is approximately 170 cm wide, threaded with 26 m of PVC-coated washing line, and could be fitted into a passageway down the side of the house, or in a narrow lobby area, to really keep it out the way. I did hours of research and testing to find you the best wall-mounted washing lines you can buy. I thoroughly compared each model’s overall design, how easy it was to assemble, its ease of use, and the value for the money spent, examining both budget and more expensive models to fit anyone’s budget. Here are the factors I considered when testing those elements:

The sturdiest lines are made out of steel coated in PVC. This makes them strong and weather-resistant. Typically they last much longer. However, they can also become extremely brittle when exposed to prolonged sunlight. Additionally, if they’re put under excessive loads they tend to stretch and deform to a point where they will not return to their original shape. There are still some fabric/rope/ nylon lines floating about but these do have a shorter lifespan and have proven unpopular over recent years. Fitting a retractable wash line Indoor retractable clotheslines are becoming increasingly popular to dry laundry. The rise in energy costs makes tumble drying more expensive and without the guarantee of good weather all year round, many people are looking for affordable ways to dry washing in their homes and businesses. KEEP YOUR GARDEN LOOKING GREAT - This retractable outdoor clothesline stows neatly away when not in use keeping your garden neat and tidy. It is made from sturdy material and with a double line is strong enough to withstand up to 30m (15m x 2) of wet clothes and towels. Perfect for all your drying needsInstalling your retractable washing line near a radiator will allow you to take advantage of the heat and hence speed up the drying time, but it will also increase the humidity, so you will want to have a window in the vicinity as well. In fact if you have to choose between siting your retractable washing line near a radiator or near a window, we’d definitely recommend the window. Making the most of your retractable clothesline A good budget option if you’re just after a simple, retractable washing line, this Wilsons Direct Outdoor Wall Mounted Dryeris inexpensive and offers 26 metres of drying space. 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. 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.