What's a Good Strong Sturdy Indoor Portable Clothesline for Heavy Clothes Like Work Pants and Jackets

AlienC on 03/07/2022 - 15:33

Last rainy season I was considering it but now I think I'm pretty sure I need to invest in it because my clothes ain't drying even in the under the shelter setup we have outside.

Need to make some plans for an indoor clothesline setup.

Looking at a few all the foldable rail ones won't do as they will be only good for lightweight stuff like shorts shirts and socks underwear etc so looking for strong sturdy ones for work clothes which is cargo long pants and jackets.

Anybody recommend any good ones that will be strong enough for the assignment.

Worst case scenario I just run poly string across the ceiling for now and literally have an indoor clothesline but portable would be nice as I can pack it away when not using or better weather allows me to use the other setup we have.

Find Me A Bargain Clothesline

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  • AlienC on 03/07/2022 - 15:49

    Checking bunnings and Google searches fate looks grim.. Most are rated low because weak construction.

    Might have to do the hang on the chair trick for awhile or find some spare tables to hang the clothes inside.

    The search moves on.

  • SBOB on 03/07/2022 - 15:55
    +1

    cargo pants and jackets arent that heavy
    most complaining in reviews about 'weight' would be with regards to things like sheets and blankets

    Depends on the number of items you are hanging at once but even something like this isnt going to 'break' from work clothes
    https://www.kmart.com.au/product/deluxe-extendable-airer-428…

    Wife got one of these from bunnings a couple of years ago and it holds a couple of loads of washing without issue, though cant see it stocked on bunnings any longer
    https://mouthsofmums.com.au/review/vileda-27m-infinity-cloth…

    I think you're continuing your historic trend of overthinking pretty much everything :)

  • paranoidguy on 03/07/2022 - 15:58
    +1

    This one is pretty good and sturdy https://www.bunnings.com.au/daytek-18m-winged-laundry-airer_…

    • AlienC on 04/07/2022 - 04:13
      +1

      This seems to be the best one no bad reviews

  • SlowCarSlow on 03/07/2022 - 16:02
    +1

    I've got this https://www.kmart.com.au/product/concertina-clothes-airer-bl…

    only thing I don't hang on it are sheets, because it is too small. Handles weight fine, have had for a year. 10kg they claim to hold and I have no reason to doubt it.

    • AlienC on 04/07/2022 - 04:15

      This looks like a winner.. I might only need 2 of this to do my whole load

  • Eatslikeacat on 03/07/2022 - 16:05

    I go to the shops (including the local bargain stores) to physically inspect the clothes line to see if it's sturdy. 2 warnings though, a) if you dry inside then you're going to get mould and stink if the moisture from the clothes have nowhere to go. A dehumidifier in the room is recommended and some have laundry mode where they suck out more moisture from the room. Dehumidifiers can be expensive but it protects the house and your health. It might end up being more cost effective to put the items in a dryer on rainy days, and b) get one with an aluminium frame, the ones which are painted or have a rubbery coat start to crack and rust and get all gross.

    • AlienC on 04/07/2022 - 04:17

      Oh good call I forgot about that.

      Damn I don't want to spend extra on a dehumidifier than have it on all day.

      What's rough energy cost of a dehumidifier per hour and how long is it recommended to run for I have never used one personally but have heard good things about them keeping out mould and moisture.

      • Eatslikeacat on 04/07/2022 - 17:10

        There are 2 main types of dehumidifiers. One uses a dessicant wheel to absorb the moisture and a heater to get the moisture out. The other is a condenser type so it's basically an air conditioner. The condenser type is very heavy and noisy and the dessicant type is usually small and light. The heating element in the dessicant type can consume a lot of power. My experience is with the condenser types. I have a Delohnghi one. When it's running with normal water extraction it uses about 300W. When it's using high power including a heating plate booster it can go up to 1000W. So it'll cost you about 30 cents per hour to run.

  • bdl on 03/07/2022 - 16:26

    https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B077F1347T/ these were $75 delivered from Amazon AU in April, very sturdy - not sure if they will come back into stock though

    • AlienC on 04/07/2022 - 04:18
      +1

      Good find a bit exy but looks like it won't crumple on you. Thanks.

  • Transient on 03/07/2022 - 16:33

    When it's wet and winter I run more frequent small loads otherwise too many clothes drying indoors all at once. I hang the washing outdoors during the day under the covered back patio to get rid of some of the moisture. Then take it in indoors using one or two of these: https://www.kmart.com.au/product/cross-winged-clothes-airer-… Then turn on the air con indoors to warm up the main room as well as dry out the clothes. Air con also helps reduce the humidity in the air. Haven't had to use the clothes dryer for quite a few years.

  • Pcosmic on 03/07/2022 - 16:58

    Buy more pants and leave them out longer?

    • AlienC on 04/07/2022 - 04:19

      That's the plan for now. I have tons of work pants to go through thankfully.. It's actually my jackets I will run out first looks like I need to order some more.

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 03/07/2022 - 17:06

    We had one that looks practically identical to this one, but bought at bigw

    https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/pacific-air-extendable-clothe…

    Works fine and I have jackets jeans trousers etc , I combine it with the $139 industrials floor fan from Bunnings

    • AlienC on 04/07/2022 - 04:20

      Looks good good idea on the fan but is the airer plastic or metal?

  • mafroew on 03/07/2022 - 17:08
    +3

    I had this one for about 5 years, it was crap, but couldn't bring myself to buying a new one when it 'still worked' sort of, was bent and kept falling over

    Eventually bought this one. Wish I had of done it ages ago.

    • AlienC on 04/07/2022 - 04:21

      Yeah I grew up with the first one so I know the limitations of the cheap ones.

      They can do underwear and shirts fine but add any long pants and it struggles.

      Definitely thinking of the second one but I might try cheap out on the kmart Concertina Clothes Airer it looks like it could do half my usual load maybe.

  • Benoffie on 03/07/2022 - 17:19
    +1

    We bought ours from Bunnings a while back but they seemed to have stopped stocking them again. Howard's has the same/similar just slightly more expensive.

    Can cope with the weight of load of towels, rugby tops hanging off the side, you name it

    https://www.hsw.com.au/stainless-steel-28-rail-clothes-airer…

    • AlienC on 04/07/2022 - 04:25

      Looks like it is sturdy. A bit expensive but looks to be good quality.

      Honestly maybe I might just need one of these it might just be able to do one load since I will probably just get a cheap one for all the lightweight stuff.

    • MissKitten1 on 04/07/2022 - 08:27

      I have the same from bunnings also. Much more expensive at HSW though, oof.

  • iNeed2Pee on 03/07/2022 - 17:42

    Kmart.

  • 87percent on 03/07/2022 - 18:20

    https://www.bunnings.com.au/daytek-18m-winged-laundry-airer_…

    I have this one, and regularly hang pants, jackets, on it

    • AlienC on 04/07/2022 - 04:26

      Damn delivery for that is $40 making it $100 total.. Although it is 18m vs the above 14m for $85

      Is it metal build or some sort of hardened plastic

  • brendanm on 03/07/2022 - 18:43
    -1

    Use the dryer at a laundromat?

    • AlienC on 04/07/2022 - 04:27

      Too far not worth the effort honestly plus the cost would be too much over time if it becomes a habit

      The airer will pay for itself over time imho

  • tsunamisurfer on 03/07/2022 - 20:47

    I just have a Kmart one.

    It is sturdy enough provided :

    • Clothes are not soaking wet but spun dry at least.
    • Clothes are hung on the clothes horse with weight balanced.
    • There isn't gusty winds to blow the top heavy clothes horse over.
    • AlienC on 04/07/2022 - 04:27

      Which kmart one do you have if i may ask

  • mischke on 04/07/2022 - 08:09

    This is the best drying rack I have ever used.

    THE A-frame is so much sturdier than the usual top heavy X-frame.

    IKEA
    FROST
    Drying rack, in/outdoor, white
    $24
    https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/frost-drying-rack-in-outdoor-wh…

    I don't live close to an Ikea, so the $9 postage for two racks was worth it.

    Ikea gifts a $10 voucher code for your birthday too.

    • IgG on 04/07/2022 - 08:45

      I have this an no complaints, works for me.

      • AlienC on 04/07/2022 - 16:19

        Would it be able to hold with a full load of heavy clothes my main concern is hanging pants and and jackets

        • mischke on 05/07/2022 - 09:20

          You'd want to hang heavier items over multiple rungs for better support.
          Recommend buying 2-3 of these racks.

  • HansGruber on 04/07/2022 - 08:15
    +1

    I have used a Mrs Peggs clothesline for more than 10 years and still like new. Use it inside in winter and outside in summer. Various sizes. Not cheap but I have found to be good value.

    https://www.mrspeggshandyline.com.au/

  • MissKitten1 on 04/07/2022 - 08:23

    Another poster posted this one https://www.hsw.com.au/stainless-steel-28-rail-clothes-airer…

    I too got mine from bunnings at a much cheaper price. I use this one to dry the kids clothes.

    Track pants, every day tshirts etc go in the dryer.

    The items that you don't want in the dryer, get hung on these (I have two) i use these for hubby's tradie cargo, jeans, my dresses sweaters etc. It works well with no creases that will often don't need to iron either https://www.google.com/shopping/product/16245155316977843932…

    For pants, I use this to hold them up https://www.bigw.com.au/product/house-home-chrome-clip-hange…

    I have all these in a spare bedroom with ducted heating/air-conditioning so don't really use the line outside.

  • fishing on 04/07/2022 - 08:54
    +1

    The only solution is what campers use

    https://www.4wdsupacentre.com.au/adventure-kings-clothes-lin…

    Cheap and portable

  • saltypete on 04/07/2022 - 09:01

    Drying heavy things like jackets use 2 stages.
    First hang outside for a few hours, ideally during the day.
    This allows most of the water volume to drip out and gets a lot of the drying done.
    Jacket is now much lighter. Bring it in on a portable rack and let the house warmth finish it off. Also turn inside out

  • jhlook on 04/07/2022 - 09:27

    https://www.hsw.com.au/leifheit-pegasus-deluxe-200-clothes-a…
    We have one similar to this without the wheels and drying rack but the lower priced models don’t have the coat hanger clips or sock holders. It’s metal and sturdy. We bought extra sock holders and coat hangers from eBay, so far it’s served us well for over 6 years and easily fits a 10kg load. (There is 2 used ones on eBay for this model if interested). These are pricey but you will never regret it

  • Stoozer on 04/07/2022 - 10:16
    +1

    Not very portable but been very happy with Mrs Peggs.

    https://www.mrspeggshandyline.com.au/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_ISWBhBk…

  • Battlestar666 on 04/07/2022 - 10:43

    I second the Mrs Peggs, my wife uses the larger version as her main cloths line on the balcony.

    Recently bought one of these IKEA Jaell racks to use inside, much sturdier than you’d expect, folds flat in 2 seconds, doesn’t take much space and only $10. Liked it so much, we bought a second one:

    https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/jaell-drying-rack-in-outdoor-wh…

  • StingyBritches on 04/07/2022 - 11:47

    This. Had it for ~7 years. The racks fold down so you can hang trousers or other ‘long’ items. Super-sturdy, has wheels and it folds down nicely. Never fallen over and holds a full wash!

    https://www.mitre10.com.au/hills-premium-3-tier-clothes-aire…

    Edit - more pics

    https://www.hillshome.com.au/shop/three-tier-mobile-tower-ai…

  • cicada001 on 04/07/2022 - 12:43

    I bought one of these - it seems sturdy enough so should be OK

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/224923365362 dries things much more quickly than just an ordinary airer but it's not huge. Very light and easy to store

  • AS2035 on 04/07/2022 - 14:28

    Howard Storage

  • BrettSh on 04/07/2022 - 14:42

    We have been using a couple of these Hills 170 Portable lines for the last 6 years.

    https://www.theclotheslinestore.com.au/hills-portable-170-fo…

    I put them on the deck when the weather is fine, under the veranda when it's raining and carry them inside when I want to fold the washing. They are tall enough and sturdy enough for doonas and sheets.

    Rated 34 kgs of hanging capacity

    The legs can fold up for storage,

    The downsides are the cost, at least $230 and the size, about 1800mm long.

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