Minky Retractable Duo Reel Washing Line, Grey, 2x15m

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Installing this retractable washing line was a breeze and took only a few minutes and required just three tools: Unlike some other retractable washing lines, this option doesn’t sag too easily under the weight of light washing. However, if you’re hanging heavier items such as jeans, bath towels or beddings, you may wish to invest in a prop. The Artweger is visually more appealing than most retractable washing lines, and that alone is a good reason to choose this option.

It’s one of the best retractable washing lines if you’re working to a budget because it has a lot of potential, but not the high price or more complicated mechanism of some other retractable washing lines. 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. This retractable clothes line is sturdy once installed. It has recessed side handles to extend it easily and it stores flush with the wall when its in the collapsed position. Attach cleat hooks to the wall underneath the wall unit for the washing line. Once you have pulled out the length of line that you need, wrap some of the line around the cleat hooks to stop more from coming out of the reel. Assembly is also very straightforward. The retractable washing line can be put up in 5 – 10 minutes and comes with fixings included.If you’re looking for heavy duty and durable family washing line that will provide years of service, the Hills Extenda fits the bill. The lines are housed in a strong and corrosion-resistant cabinet and because of a line tensioning feature that actually works, even heavy articles such as jeans and towels won’t cause the lines to sag. One of the main advantages of a concertina-style dryer is that it can be used at any extension length; it doesn’t need to be fully pulled out if you’re only drying a couple of clothes. Therefore, it only takes up the necessary space required. Based on my experience; if you extend the washing line up to 10 metres, you won’t need a pole to prop it up. This washing line can hold up to 55 lbs (24.9 kg), and is 14 foot (4.3 metres) long, making it perfect for smaller households who were struggling with finding space to dry their clothes. The NETTA Retractable Reel Washing Line is an inexpensive option offering 30 m of red PVC-coated line.

You will need to drill holes into the wall (or fence post) from which you want the washing line to start and screw the reel holder onto it. Retractable washing lines can be used both indoors and outdoors, but some suit one better than the other. For those who don't want a permanent laundry line taking up space in the garden or patio, larger multi-line styles – that look similar to a mounted clothes dryer – are a great option. The retractable washing line consists of a double line: two PVC lines that measure 13 m each. They provide space for a couple of loads of washing and can handle up to 25 kg in total, but a pole to prop up the lines will likely still be required. We really like this washing line – it’s a great quality unit that gives the impression from the outset that it will be long-lasting. The casing is sturdy, high quality plastic that will withstand extremes of weather, and the Cordomatic’s retractable mechanism is good and strong. Write: DIY Garden (Harris Creative Ltd), Lytchett House, 13 Freeland Park, Wareham Road, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6FA

Retractaline 32 Metre Retractable Clothesline

Although this is the shortest length of washing line featured here, it’s still capable of hanging a couple of loads at once – up to 15 kg in total. It consists of one single line that automatically retracts after use. The line itself is relatively thin, with no wire core, but with the use of a couple of clothes props laundry won’t drag on the floor. These retractable washing lines offer a large amount of hanging space. Whilst some units only have one spool inside, other models can have two. The length of the line will depend on the model, but it’s possible for each spool to hold approximately 15 metres of line. If there are two spools in one washing line unit (a dual retractable washing line), this will give around 30 metres of hanging space. There are plenty of retractable washing lines out there and but Vileda and Minky are the most popular brands.

Spool retractable washing lines can sag which can make them frustrating to use, especially if clothes start to drag on the floor. Here are a few tactics that you can employ to stop your spool washing line from sagging:

There are a few additional design features to look out for on the casing of the retractable washing line. Make sure that the casing is UV resistant . This will help make sure the plastic doesn’t become brittle and break. The main disadvantage of these lines is their strength, and the other is that they require quite a lot of wall space. Although they don’t use much room when retracted, they require quite a lot of clearance space along the wall once open. While retractable washing lines aren’t exactly the most exciting subject, I did a ton of research before making my choice.

Installing separate cleat hooks may be required to stop the lines from sagging and washing dragging on the ground Retractable washing lines are a great way to dry clothes outside, and as they can be retracted, you don’t have to look at the lines when you’re not drying clothes; just unhook the line, and it will rewind automatically into the discreet box. They often have around 24 – 26 metres of drying space, which is generally suitable for one load of washing. Retractable washing lines are also compact enough to be hung indoors, in laundry rooms or bathrooms, and can therefore be used to dry washing even when the weather is bad outside.Pros: Good compromise between rotary and regular washing line, good amount of drying space, doesn't take up much room, has extra hanger hooks, one-handed operation, comes with cover and fixings Some people have found that the plastic cord can snap when it’s under extreme stress, though this shouldn’t happen unless you overload it.