We normally prefer levers or cranks for this aspect of the washing line, this makes it very easy for the user to extend the lines and keep them taut with a few easy cranks or by simply pulling down a lever without much effort.

Retracting indoor clothes lines which have small knobs may become difficult to use over time not because of reliability or failure of the mechanism but because these devices typically last for decades (at least the reliable brands we’re familiar with).

The older we become, the weaker our hands get so it is best to acquire a washing line that don’t require much grip in order to have the cords properly tensioned.

Some manufacturers have models which sport lines that are reeled/tensioned independently, this is a boon if you’re not the technical type and want lines equally tensioned all the time or if you simply don’t want to bother with adjusting the lines yourself.

But as the saying goes, the more parts your retractable indoor clothesline has, the more that can go wrong. The simpler the units—we can almost guarantee this—will last longer or save you from headaches down the road.

Choosing the Right Capacity and Number of Lines

A very well built retractable indoor clothesline that will last—no matter how expensive it might be—is no good if it cannot manage to take care of the laundry demands you throw at it. Frankly speaking, choosing a retracting indoor clothesline that will accommodate all of your clothes is just a part of the equation.

If possible, purchase one that has at least four or five lines with a cabinet width of 800 millimetres or higher like the Austral Retractaway 40, you will need a longer room if you want to use the full capacity of the retracting indoor clothes line but your articles will definitely dry faster.

One should dedicate at least 12 metres of drying line per member of the family, most suggest metres but we think there’s not enough headroom there so if you have a family of four, an airer with 45 to 50 metres of drying line space should be more than adequate.

Proper spacing between the drying lines should be observed. For outdoor units we normally recommend around 330 millimetres or more but for indoor ones, anything below 140 millimetres of gap between each line is a little too cramped.

If your home is equipped with mini splits, chances are your laundry area does not have its own air conditioning unit, you can keep the door open and have a fan blow directly toward your clothesline and rely on the adjacent room’s dehumidified air to get the job done.

Installing a ventilating fan is a very good idea too or if that is not an option, you can use a dehumidifier to keep humidity at acceptable levels while keeping the laundry room’s door closed.

Opt for a Reliable Brand and Seller

There are dozens of manufacturers that sell retracting indoor clotheslines but only a few are actually reputable brands. For this, we are—frankly, partial towards the Australian brands such as Daytek, Austral, and Hills.

Both Daytek and Austral manufacture their products on shore while Hills has chosen to outsource their production in China which might put off some people but based on our observation, the quality of their products hasn’t really degraded so it seems that they are keeping a tight quality control on the production so that’s a really good thing.

Selecting a brand is just one thing, choosing a seller that can help you when the need for help comes is another.

A lot of people make the mistake of purchasing clotheslines from some random store, completely unaware of what may lie ahead, most clotheslines don’t require maintenance, parts rarely break down and if they ever do (though we seriously hope that it won’t), chances are, you’ll have to give the store a call for help.

Installation is another important thing, the installer should be very knowledgeable of the process like knowing the dos and don’ts when mounting on drywall, masonry, or other surfaces that may complicate the installation process to ensure that no hiccups will occur when using the product.

You should focus your energy and attention towards sellers that stand by their products and there is nothing more reliable than reading verified reviews from customers who have first hand experience with the store that you are interested in.

Testimonials are undisputable proof of companies who take care of their customers, we can go over this numerous times end even talk about tons of positive reviews but at the end of the day it will all boil down to your final decision.

Key Takeaways

Buying a retractable indoor clothes line can be as easy as 1, 2, 3 but if you want to make sure that it will last you a long time with very little issues, pay attention to all of the tips we have provided above.

There are many other factors that we have not mentioned in this post be we feel that these are the most vital of all the aspect we may focus on.

So here’s a quick reminder of what we have discussed and things to focus on when purchasing your new retracting indoor clothesline:

If you have reached this part of the article then you should now be able to set your priorities properly and expect a positive outcome, we hope that you find these information useful and good luck with hunting for your new retracting indoor clothesline!