Vileda Cordomatic Retractable Washing Line with 15m Outdoor Clothes Line

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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. 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. Both lines can extend to a length of up to 15 metres, and either line can be extended separately, which reduces the risk of sagging. 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.

Determine the desired height of your retractable washing line, too. You want it so that you can reach it easily, but it is high enough that large items such as sheets are clear of the ground. Ideally, make sure the washing is not in the way of paths as this means the washing will get in your way and also the path could be slippery from wet washing dripping on it. If your space is relatively straightforward and there is a reasonable distance of around 10-20m available then the answer to the question is easier. It is simply dependent on how much washing line space you need. The more washing, the more drying capacity you need. Certain retractable washing lines can be placed above radiators, making it easy to dry washing without the help of a tumble drier in the winter. The most obvious advantage of retractable washing lines is the way they operate. The fact that they are designed to return into the casing when not in use helps protect the clothesline as well as free up your outside space. This is probably the main reason why people choose to buy a retractable washing line over traditional clotheslines that are fixed in position.

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Vileda Cordomatic 15 Metre Automatic Retractable Clothes Line – fixing kit didn’t feel strong enough

The first thing to do is work out where you want your retractable washing line. Regardless of the type of line, it will need to be positioned on a strong wall or fence, nothing weak or flimsy.The retractable clothesline you can see in the following image is about the most common size, so take a look and decide if you’d have that in your house or out in the garden: How long do they last?

The nylon rope itself is nice and strong and can support a fair amount of weight. We didn’t test it to the maximum 45lbs, but it held up well with a couple of towels, some wet shorts, and a few t-shirts while being hooked up between a couple of trees. But on the downside don’t be fooled, you’ll need an area of 2m by 2m to fit this washing line in, it’s no small compact unit at all. It’s just a different retracting method but if you’re looking for something to put up against a patio or conservatory that’s easy access then it might be what you’re looking for. Here’s a look at that install and demo process – I warn, the music might annoy you so turn your volume down! As a result, drying heavier washing such as towels and jeans can cause the washing line to hang low to the ground, and it’s therefore better suited to drying smaller loads of washing. 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.

Brabantia Indoor Retractable Washing Line

With just one line, the carrying capacity is less than with a double or quadruple line, for example. 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. 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. Like the other Brabantia washing line, this model also comes with a 5-year guarantee, so it is totally risk-free.