We have partnerships with key vendors of quality raw materials and components across the world, guaranteeing both product quality and reliability supply. 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. The Minky 30m Outdoor Retractable Reel has 2 15 m washing lines to provide a total drying length of 30 m, which is sufficient for about 2 loads of washing. The Minky retractable 30 m washing line comes complete with detachable brackets and fixings for installation on an outdoor wall. Both of these factors correlate to what we said above about whether you are in the market for an indoor retractable washing line or one for the garden, such as the Minky retractable duo model.

In our tests, we were able to zig zag it across a small garden using some screw-in eyelets and it made great use of the space. Garden Mile Retractable Automatic Clothes Washing Line is remarkably similar in design to my top pick Vileda but only offers a total of 12 Metres in length. We are a proud British manufacturing and many of our products are made here in the UK by state of the art machinery.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.

I drilled directly into the brick face as that’s the toughest part of the wall and I wound the hook into a nearby tree trunk. 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. Made from ABS plastic, the Toctax washing line is sturdy enough but I would take care not to drop it due to two pieces on the housing that are used to reel the line in or out.

I’ve decided to throw a bit of a curve ball – this is a retractable clothes line but does so againt the wall rather than a spool.

That’s not to says that the the Soreli Retractable Clothes Line isn’t worth a look but the problem is the design is very similar to the Vileda but far more expensive with a smaller washing length – it just makes it a hard one for me to push up the list, that said, it’s worth looking at if you want a small robust unit. A small number of reviewers stated that they fixed a cleat hook next to the unit as it helped keep the line tight.The three lines are cotton core nylon and this makes them both flexible and strong and less likely to cause damage to the things you hang up.

Based on my experience; if you extend the washing line up to 10 metres, you won’t need a pole to prop it up.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. But, with that said, he’s been using the washing line successfully for the last 5 months now so perhaps I am being too critical 🤔. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.