Minky Retractable Duo Reel Washing Line, Grey, 2x15m

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The other important consideration is the construction of the product and how long it can last in good condition. I would say both of those feel a little more robust but if you don’t plan to use the full 15m extension (we are using about 10m) but you need a bit more line than the Vileda provides, this is a cracking option and a genuine 10 quid saving on the top models. As I allude to in my Vileda Automatic Retractable Clothes Line review, you will want to get some decent wood screws – anything over 40mm will do you just fine. For camping enthusiasts, hikers, or backpackers, the Toktax washing line could be just the product you’ve been looking for, and will make the task of getting your clothes dried out much less hassle. 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.

For a start you’ve got 24m of line and the weight rating means I’d have no qualms loading this up with heavy washing fully. A quick tip; wrap the line twice around the node at the base of the unit to stop the line from slipping. The Minky retractable clothesline is suitable for small gardens, patios or balconies and provides 30 metres of drying space. While the testing period was only 3 days, the Best Pick product (Vileda) has been used many times since then and as of August 23rd 2022, there are no issues to report.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. As the outstanding balance, plus the interest now form part of your payable balance they will attract interest at your account rate, meaning you will pay interest on interest. 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.

I just whacked these screws in with my impact driver – if you use the screws supplied and install into concrete, you’ll want a 6mm SDS bit, I would say it’s better than a 7mm. The reason being that you don’t need to fix it in place with screws or glue like with most indoor and outdoor models. I used to be lazy and put my radiators on just to dry my washing, but with the current cost-of-living crisis and skyrocketing gas bills, I purchased the two highest-rated and best retractable washing lines I could find and put them to the test. The other thing to consider is the spring re-wind mechanism – this needs to be decent and last, as soon as the coil brakes it is only a washing line – much like a quality tape measure, you need a quality coil on your line. Its design means that you don’t have to worry about screwing the housing into any walls or anything like that, you just wrap the line around whatever is at hand, and use the carabiner and locking beads to secure it in place.ALTERNATIVE: Best wall mounted retractable washing line: Brabantia WallFix Retractable Washing Line with Fabric Cover – best of the best but it’s wall mounted retractable rather than a straight washing line. Obviously, this probably isn’t the best choice for larger families who should go with either the Wallfix or Better 35m line instead, but I think it’ll more than suffice for a lot of people. Well, I certainly have, and I was happy that Vileda chose to make their line an easily visible red colour, so the chance of this happening is greatly reduced. 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. If you are tired of stretching out a washing line from one point to another, every time you have to dry your clothes, then you are looking at the right line here in my opinion.

I looked in detail at the Minky retractable washing line and the thousands of reviews it has received online and while the product is similar, it doesn’t appear as sturdy. So, in the end, it comes down to your specific circumstances and needs, and you have to weigh up the pros and cons of each type of retractable washing line. I ended up going for 50mm screws but I think anything size 4 and 40mm up is fine, size five would be bullet proof and beyond the weight rating of the line itself considerably, and if you like to be sure then use the size 5 40mm wood screws rather than those supplied and feel immeasurably more comfortable with that. If you have a non-BNPL balance, you will still need to make at least your minimum payment as shown on your statement.This has to be a key question – the better ones will normally carry 15kg or so which is enough for the average family wash but if you had a whole line of jeans then I think you might be in trouble with big gusts of wind! The Brabantia WallFix Retractable Washing Line is a unique wall – mounted design that can be folded shut when not in use. On the model we tested, one of these did get stuck every now and again, but it wasn’t anything serious and only took a second or two to sort out. There are plenty of retractable washing lines out there and but Vileda and Minky are the most popular brands.