Rotary washing lines when opened up can be rather cumbersome, and ideally, they need to have about two metres of space around them.

The 40-meter drying space is ideal for a family of 4 and the outermost lines are also big enough for bed sheets and other big items. This Brabantia Essential Rotary 30m with Ground Tube has a 3 arm rotary and 30 metre line space. Weather resistant, this rotary is easy to operate with an adjustable 'Umbrella' system. You can also protect your pegs with a weather-resistant peg bag with a hook, and a zip fastener. The zip fastener protects the dryer when it’s not in use. Finally, the rotary washing line comes with a guarantee of 5 years. Vileda has a little bit of a love-hate relationship with Mumsnetters, and it all comes down to how stiff their rotary washing lines can be to open (especially the first time). Some suggested you needed Herculean-type strength, but previous customers noted it became easier over time (a little bit of UB40 might be helpful, too!).The size of your garden/patio/yard: There is a rotary washing line to suit every outdoor (and even indoor) space. Choosing between wall-mounted, free-standing or the traditional style all depends on what that looks like.

By working with a variety of trusted Range Plus Partners, we’re able to offer our customers a wider selection of products. The best rotary washing line is reliable, sturdy and built to last. Three words everyone loves to hear when it comes to laundry products, especially considering the current cost of living. Okay, so the great British weather doesn’t always allow you to use it (that’s what the best heated airer is for). Still, when the sun finally appears, there is something particularly lovely about catching the scent of your favourite laundry detergent on the breeze and watching big white sheets billow from your kitchen window. You also get special holes on each arm. They are specially designed for hangers. Now you can hang all your delicate items without ruining them with pegs. We have one. We use it a lot in the summer and a bit in the winter as you can leave things out there for days if you want. It's good just to not have to think about rain and leaving it out overnight"(Tried and trusted by Mumsnet user didireallysaythat) Our verdict Brabantia with the cover. I have one of those covers, and it's great not having to get up when it looks like rain is on the way. If you look very somewhere really windy though, it does become about of a sail." (Tried and tested by didireallysaythat) Our verdict

Rotary washing lines can hold anywhere from 10-25kg of washing (or so some of them claim), far more than a tumble dryer which averages about 10kg. How much should I spend? Laura has also written articles for publications including the Daily Mirror, the i, Metro, Stylist and Happiful magazine. Why you should trust us Most experts agree the hole should be between 45 cm to 50cm deep and roughly 30cm wide. DIY Doctor gives some great advice on ensuring your washing line is secure. How do you clean a rotary washing line? You simply mount it on the wall and enjoy easy opening and closing, the rust-resistant lines, and the fact that it can hold an entire load of washing.