It is just perfect for daily use around the house and very similar to the Budget pick but not quite as good as the top pick in my mind.

The first question that you need to ask yourself is- where do I intend to use my 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.

Of course, manufacturers and designers have found ways to limit the weaknesses in these materials, and you can get weather resistant plastics, and metals like aluminium that won’t rust and steel with corrosion resistant coating. TOP TIP FROM EXPERIENCE: Bin the screws and wall plugs that come with these units and use decent brown 7mm standard wall plugs and a decent 4. Installation is actually much easier than I thought it would be, and there’s even a handy fixing guide that you can cut off the main packaging that’ll show you where to drill the holes. I feel for a plastic unit it pushes the ability to the limits – though many have had years of decent service from their Minsky – me included, mine was just fine at the old house for two years and we are a family of five with about as much washing as you’ve seen in the video above – probably because we never got anywhere near the 55lb weight rating to be honest and the average unit is very strong.We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. 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.

We may not be able to deliver some large items (eg ironing boards) to some areas of Scotland (including Highlands) or offshore locations (including Channel Isles, Northern Ireland, Isles of Man, Wight, Scilly, Orkney and Shetland). This is because the Better heavy duty washing line isn’t lightweight like the Vileda, Minky, and Beldray products. DUAL RETRACTABLE LINE: Vinsani washing lines features an automatic retractable design, saves space and retracts back easily when not in use. kilograms, and this is why I would only recommend it for outdoor use where you can screw it into the outer walls of your house.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. Established in the UK in 1941, Minky Homecare are world leaders in laundry, hardware and textile production. It also comes with a metal mounting bracket, not plastic, which adds to the durability of the product.