Clothes Airer/Horse/Maiden

MATH

Wow - this thread is a blast from the past:D

I eventually settled on two tubular steel, concertina airers, used indoors during the winter and outside, lashed to the garden set to stop blowing over in the summer months. One is now clapped out and the other I have retired to the coast to replace a cheap wire jobbie I use over there.

I have replaced them with this model from Argos:

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f321/MATH11/airer.jpg


I can easily fit a 8kg load on it and still leave some spacing lower down for airflow and everything dries within 24 hours, even in the winter without direct heat.

Sensemaya

ravylesley wrote: »

I have the small one if you can call it that and its still huge!

My family consists of four children and two adults and the airer manages to hold two loads at a time.I peg my washing to the lines as it drives me insane when the kids run through the conservatory and drag the washing off onto the floor but this is just personal choice.Oh by the way the lines are just that made of really good quality washing line that doesnt stretch and believe me I've had loads of heavy jeans etc on it and its as good as new.

If I've got loads of washing and its a nice day.I do put the airer out on the decking to dry the washing and its a nice weight and has never blown over yet.I love this airer and would recommend it to anyone

Lesleyxx

Lesley

Thank you very much for your reply. I'm going to order mrspeggs on the strength of your recommendation.

I will post back on this thread once I've tried it.

rosieben

I first read about Mrs Peggs dryers on an Australian blog a few months ago and decided that's what I wanted. I'm about to order it so I'll post feedback too.

ravylesley

I've had mine for a good few months now and its still like new and believe me its a real workhorse

Lesleyxx

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lol I have 5 airers and they are all good in their own way

The very best one was from lakeland and unfortunately they stopped selling it. It folds very flat and has 2 feet each side which come out for stability. Each side has 3 big washing holders with about 8 rails each and each holder can lie flat as needed so it is very versatile. The top section goes down inside and all 6 holders can go up to hold a massive amount of washing. There is a drip tray each side, which is also folded up. It is so very versatile and no doubt lakeland would get it back in if several people requested it. It stores in a small space and can hold washing when flat against the wall

Next best is a lightweight adjustable metal airer from lakeland. It stores in skinny places and stretches out to hold a lot of washing or it stays narrow to hold less. It is a fab airer but I don`t see it on their site. It was so good that I bought another. It is like an X but concertinas out sideways and also widthways. It folds flat in about 4"

I have a cheap plastic one that also folds flat. From a normal shop.There are lines across when unfolded and up but each end unfolds further and it will hold lots and also big things

The wooden concertina airer is useful for a couple of fitted sheets but not much else as airflow is poor

All in all I would hastle lakeland to get the big one in. It is great and very effective

Sensemaya

Just a quick review...

Arrived via Parcelforce. Ordered it Monday and paid by paypal. The company also trades under eco washing lines co uk.

The small size is rather large to say the least! It is about the same length as my ironing board. When it is not in use, they are going to live along one another. It's very easy to operate and opens and closes very easily.

Although extremely light, it feels substantial and holds a lot of washing. I'm glad I didn't go for the large size now. Like Lesley has said, it's worthwhile pegging clothes on to the lines, especially if you have to move it.

You may think it's a bit pricey..£59.90. The P&P is £13.80, which I think is a bit excessive considering. Nice if they would inc P&P in the price or charge a nominal £4.95.

Despite the price, I think this is an investment. Given the rising cost of electricity, it should pay for itself and serve me many years of use.The Handyline lives up to the company's claims.

I love it -especially as it's pouring down with rain. Our great British weather!

hmkn

Where do you want to put the airer?

I've got an A shape one (think inverted V) that goes on the edge of the bath, a 3 sided one that stands in front of the boiler or radiator and a continental one that is a small A frame with 'wings' and has masses of hanging space. That's best outside to get the air circulation, though I do put it by the patio doors on other days or overnight. Like someone else said, it saves pegging out loads of washing and is easier to get in when it rains, if nothing else!

So basically, the best one depends on where you want it for. One with all the hanging space is no good if it doesn't fit in the space you have.

BTW, the 3 or 4 sided ones are more stable if you zig zag them rather than make a 'C' shape.

HTH

hazel

ravylesley

Sensemaya wrote: »

Just a quick review...

Arrived via Parcelforce. Ordered it Monday and paid by paypal. The company also trades under eco washing lines co uk.

The small size is rather large to say the least! It is about the same length as my ironing board. When it is not in use, they are going to live along one another. It's very easy to operate and opens and closes very easily.

Although extremely light, it feels substantial and holds a lot of washing. I'm glad I didn't go for the large size now. Like Lesley has said, it's worthwhile pegging clothes on to the lines, especially if you have to move it.

You may think it's a bit pricey..£59.90. The P&P is £13.80, which I think is a bit excessive considering. Nice if they would inc P&P in the price or charge a nominal £4.95.

Despite the price, I think this is an investment. Given the rising cost of electricity, it should pay for itself and serve me many years of use.The Handyline lives up to the company's claims.

I love it -especially as it's pouring down with rain. Our great British weather!

See I told you it was a big piece of kit didnt I:rotfl:

I actually like the fact its quite high off the ground as it allows me to hang towels like I would on the outdoor line and they dry faster that way

Glad you like it

Lesleyxx

Amarillo

I ordered a large Mrs Peggs having read this thread. Arrived within a couple of days, agree with the comments about P&P, but am going cold turkey on my tumble drying habit.

Very impressed so far, it is huge but have found a place to store it when down. Easy to move round the garden to chase the sun. It is on the deck atm with a single fitted sheet, large towel, dressing gown, single duvet cover, Kingsize duvet cover, pillow case, couple of tea towels and still has plenty of room to spare.

Looks like it might start raining shortly but if it does I can simply pick the entire thing up and bring it inside very quickly.