Vileda Cordomatic Retractable Clothes Line, 15 m (2)

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Retractable washing lines have, in recent years, become a go-to for drying laundry thanks to convenience and user-friendly design. Their benefit extends to financial as well, as unlike tumble dryers, they cost absolutely nothing to run! 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.

The Vinsani Retractable Reel Washing Line is a great option for large families, providing 30 m of drying space over a 15 m area thanks to the double line. The line retracts automatically, saving space when not in use. Units that have a similar appearance to standard rotary washing lines but are wall mounted and fold up neatly against the wall when not in use. This product comes with screws and rawl plugs for the instalment. It also comes with a resilient casing designed to endure harsh weather. Unfortunately for you, if you put too many clothes on it, it may bend a little and droop. It still holds a lot of clothes, though, while still staying taut. Just don’t try to put an absurd amount of clothes on it.

Brabantia Indoor Retractable Washing Line

One of the primary benefits of retractable washing lines is that when they store inside a casing, like this DRYZEM Retractable Washing Line, the line itself is kept clean and dry. The heavy-duty casing is highly corrosion resistant and both the casing and the lines are UV stabilised, meaning this washing line is built to last. Retractaline offer a 10 year structural warranty, although this excludes the lines which come with a 2 year replacement warranty. Once you have dried your washing then all you simply do is unhook the retractable section and return it to the main body. The best thing about this model is that it is so well designed to be discreet when not in use, and if you opt for the matted steel option it can really fit the decor of most modern kitchens and bathrooms.

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. This clever design means that you don’t need a large garden to take advantage of the 24 metres of line the Wallfix offers, and you can get a ton of washing on there at one time. What’s more, unlike other retractable washing lines, this can really handle the weight without any problems whatsoever. 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. On the other hand, if you are looking for a more innovative retractable line then we would recommend the Brabantia Indoor lines. The matt steel version is really a premium clothes drying device, which effortlessly combines durability and style to fit the design of your room. The product sits in gaps up to 4.4 meters in length and gives you a huge 22m of drying space. It is also really easy to install and you can have it up and running in no time. To add to this Brabantia offer a 5-year guarantee, what more could you want? How to choose between a single line and dual lines washing line? Often people overload it which stretches the lines, leaving some longer than the others. That affects the operation of the washing line. However, you should be fine if you follow the instructions correctly.Don’t position the wall unit and hooks at the maximum distance away from each other. Even if the washing line can stretch to 15 metres, using a shorter length like 8 – 10 metres can prevent how much it sags.

When you’re done using the washing line, it all folds down, concertina style, into its wall-mounted, stainless steel, storage box. The use of stainless steel was a great choice by the designers as it is very good at fighting rust, and therefore will extend the working life of the washing line. This Minky washing line is ideal for people who do a lot of laundry. The two 15-metre cords can be used to hang up to 25 kg of freshly washed laundry, which is almost three full average-sized loads. Some designs are stronger than others, and it all comes down to the quality of their construction. They tend to be made of aluminium because it is light and helps the retractable mechanism work well without weighing down the line. However, aluminium isn’t as strong as steel, and often these lines can struggle to hold lots of heavier items like wet towels. Heavier items such as jeans, towels and bedding can get quite weighty when wet, so do take care not to overload your retractable clothesline.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. Customers have had success in encouraging the washing line to stay taut by using the cleat hooks under the line, as well as installing additional hooks. It seems as though Vileda has really thought of everything when designing this model as it is equally suitable for indoor use as well as indoor use. Regardless of where you are hanging your washing line, it is easily visible with its red colour, preventing accidental injury from collisions. Like the Dryzem Dual Retractable Washing Line, this Minky retractable washing line has two 15 metre lines.