Minky Retractable Duo Reel Washing Line, Grey, 2x15m

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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. 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. For drying a lot of clothes without forking out loads of money, the Minky Retractable Washing Line provides 30 m of drying space and is very reasonably priced. This retractable washing line is best fitted to a wall for stability, but some customers have had success fixing it to strong fence posts, so there is a bit of flexibility on where it can be positioned. When retracted, the unit measures around 18 x 12 x 15 cm which doesn’t take up a lot of space. The design is simple, with two separate lines that pull out up to 15 metres each, and latch over hooks.

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. The fitting instructions are clear and come with a template for positioning the fixings, making it easy to set up. The 5 lines are well spaced so there is plenty of airflow around the clothes for rapid drying. A great value space-saving solution. We’re not so keen on: Whereas some wall mounted lines get left exposed to the elements, this particular unit houses 30 metres of washing line inside a compact UV-stabilised cover. As a result, there is no need to clean the line before hanging out clothes – it will be kept clean and dirt-free inside the drum. If you want to dry your washing naturally in the fresh air, yet only have a small garden, this outdoor retractable washing 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 2 lines, each line can span a different section of your garden to maximise drying space – ideal if you have a large family and do a lot of washing. 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.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: This Brabantia retractable washing line is easy to use and straightforward to install since it comes with easy to follow instructions. You will have it set up in no time at all.

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. Like the Minky, the washing line is kept taut by wrapping it around the anchor point on the base of the unit, but also like the Minky, when fully extended (over 12m), the line can slip causing the washing to sag in the middle. This retractable washing line just wouldn’t convince us if left outdoors, but it is one of the few washing lines that works fantastically inside. This clothesline can be indoors as well as outdoors, and comes with easy-to-follow fitting instructions and a fitting kit. They often have around 24 – 26 metres of drying space, which is generally suitable for one load of washing.Lastly, the UV stable, adjustable housing unit can move freely from side to side affording better flexibility and can be pushed against the wall out of the way when not in use. We really like this little wall-mounted clothes washing line. While not exactly heavy-duty, It feels like it will not break unless abused, and when it’s stored away, it’s hardly noticeable. It’s also very easy to use.