Choosing the Right Type

There are six categories for clotheslines, mainly the fold-down, retractable, folding rotary hoist, standard rotary hoist, ceiling airer, and portable; the last two categories are pretty self-explanatory, nevertheless let us delve deeper into the difference between each.

• Fold-downs and Retractables - Great for any home size and number of users, both can be bolted to the wall or set up as freestanding units,  some fold-downs can be built-to order and retractables can be locked at any length hence the variable capacity.

  
  

• Standard and Folding Rotary Hoists - High capacity airers that are the best in ergonomics, top assembly can be lowered/lifted and turns to catch breeze and evenly dry articles, consumes quite a bit of space so standard units bode better in large yards, folding models work great in compact outdoor spaces.

  
  

• Ceiling and Portable airers - These are best airers for small homes like studios, condominiums, townhouses, or even apartments since ceiling airers allows you to utilise unused overhead space in or around your home while portable units are easily stowed away when not in use, not as impressive in terms of capacity compared to other form factors.

You should now have a clear idea as to how each form factor will work in your Logan City QLD home, always opt for a design that will fit your needs best and visualise the amount of laundry drying space you will require before selecting a certain design, a good ballpark figure is at least 11 to 12 metres of drying line space allocated per person in a given household.

Sunlight and Airflow

These are two of the most important elements when it comes to line drying clothes outdoors, the sun's heat and sterilising prowess and dry cool breeze to carry the humidity away from your garments. You should maximise the potential of your airer by ensuring that it situated in a place where it will be exposed to both elements at the most constant level possible.