Vileda Cordomatic Retractable Washing Line with 15m Outdoor Clothes Line

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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 However, there is one flaw to this design that stands out, and that is when you have a lot of clothes on each line, the inner lines won’t get as much air flowing through to them and might dry at a slower rate. 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? The Washing line doesn’t take up a lot of space it is only 60 meters wide. It fits perfectly about the size of a Washing Machine or a Clothes dryer. The material used here is plastic coated steel which is very robust and strong. You can also clean it easily by wiping it with a clean cloth.

This line is only suitable for indoor use. You have to set it up against two parallel walls. It is not very large in length so you can install it in your garage, bathroom or even balcony. If you are looking for something which can be used indoors, has a good drying space and is cost efficient then this is the best Retractable Washing line for you. What I like Always one of the most important factors is price, and the amount you are willing to pay for your retractable washing line will probably affect the overall quality of the product. For example, if you want a near indestructible washing line like the Brabantia Wallfix, you’re going to have to shell out a lot more than you would for the Beldray washing line. 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.Vileda Cordomatic 15 Metre Automatic Retractable Clothes Line installed using 40mm size 5 screws rather than the supplied fixing kit 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. 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. The line is eventually very thin. If you put an absurd amount of clothes on it, the line may bend a little in the middle. The clothes will bulge in the middle and to solve it you can wrap the line twice along with the anchor point. Though this reduces the drying space into half but provides a lot more durability.

Brabantia is a reputed brand. They are known for providing good quality household goods. The best thing I like here is the Washing line comes with 5 years of Brabantia Warranty. Though the Washing line is already very sturdy and you will not face many issues here. The reason it can do this better than the others is that Brabantia have gone with a largely metallic construction for the wall fix, and every support arm for the washing lines is extremely solid and robust. There’s just no plastic model that can compare.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? 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. When choosing a retractable washing line for use in the house, a major factor for me is how well it can fit into the room that I set it up in and not grab too much attention when in its retracted state. Basically, I want it to be inconspicuous. A lot of retractable washing lines are compact these days, the Minky and Bedray products featured in this article are two good examples of that, but even they can’t compete with Tensor’s retractable 3-line clothesline in that department.

In terms of installation, this dual retractable washing line is easy to mount on the wall. There are two wall screws provided as well as two wall hooks and four plugs. The manual is clear and easy to follow which helps make the assembly process easier. The only real downside is that the aluminium plate, which attaches the reel to the wall, is made with reasonably soft metal. You may find that the screws eat into the aluminium, so it can help to use washers to stop this. This product is also made from corrosion resistant material which makes it suitable for bathrooms. The lines are sturdy and can hold a weight of 2.5 kgs each. So if you are looking for something in budget and don’t have space like a garden then this one’s for you. What I like If we were to do anything different this time it would be install the unit much higher (almost out of arms reach) and then the same with the hook. What we noticed with both lines fully loaded. The washing sags to the point it really is a bit low. Granted the clothes are wet and heavy but here’s an example. We bought the relatively cheap heavy duty washing line prop and that worked out just fine and has been no problem at all for the last 5 months:

Conclusion

If you don’t have a balcony, terrace or a garden then you are most probably be going for the indoor option. In case you have a decent sized garden or a balcony you should choose the outdoor one. That will provide you with more drying space and will also maximize the drying process. Natural sunlight and breeze help you to dry the clothes much faster. A second question, by extension, is how much line do you need? This often depends entirely on you and your household. If there are a lot of you, or if you have more clothes than you know what to do with, then a 2 or even 3-line unit might be what you need. It may be the case that 2 shorter lines are more useful than 1 long line, to maximise usable space. Line material 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.