Category Archives: Clotheslines and Laundry

The Leifheit Rollfix Retractable Drying Rack
Posted by April 08, 2015 at 6:50 AM under Clotheslines and Laundry

The Leifheit Rollfix Retractable Drying Rack has 5 retractable lines that extend up to 13 feet each, totalling 69 feet of drying space for couples and small space dwelling families. While ideal indoors, this retractable clothesline protects its lines in the easy-to-clean case between uses, so you may prefer to mount it outdoors.
 
A Leifheit Rollfix is worth the installation. Brianna demonstrates in the video below, while this blog provides a recap on the instructions.
 

    The Leifheit Rollfix Comes With:

    Dryer
    1 bracket
    1 short screw
    1 long screw
    2 screw hooks
    4 plastic wall anchors

    You Will Need:

    Drill or screwdriver
    Pencil

Step 1: Mark your holes

Using the dryer as a guide, mark where you will drill screw holes with a pencil. On the opposite wall, use the holes inside the dryer cover to mark the locations for the screw hooks.

Step 2: Secure your dryer

On the left side of the dryer you will screw in your bracket with the protruding slider facing into the dryer. You may use a wall anchor to make your holes last longer in drywall. Slide the dryer onto the bracket. Open the cover and screw the long screw in on the right.

Step 3: Secure your lines

On the opposite wall, screw in the screw hooks.

Now you may pull open the dryer and hook it onto the screw hooks. There is a knob on the side of the dryer for tightening the lines while in use. When you are finished with the dryer, you may unhook it and let it wind itself in. The Leifheit Rollfix Retractable Drying Rack is a convenient space saver that is easy to “put away.”

The Leifheit Screw-In Ground Peg
Posted by April 07, 2015 at 6:50 PM under Clotheslines and Laundry

The Leifheit Screw-In Ground Peg is a stable and easy cement-free ground peg. Despite needing no concrete to install, this peg screws in securely and is easy to get straight in the ground. You may move it any time you like.
 
This 17 inch screw has a metal core and sturdy plastic construction. It fits any rotary dryer with a 50 millimeter pole. It has a cap to keep rain out between uses.
 
To install the Leifheit Screw-In Ground Peg, simply screw it into the ground, then insert the handle when the going gets tough to screw it further with both hands until only three or four inches are exposed. You may want to start a small hole with a garden spade to ensure you start straight. You may remove this ground peg the same way you screwed it in, using the handle. Brianna shows you how to install the Leifheit Screw-In Ground Peg below:
 

The Moerman Legacy Umbrella Clothes Dryer
Posted by April 07, 2015 at 10:50 AM under Clotheslines and Laundry

The Moerman Legacy Umbrella Clothes Dryer is large and durable to serve families for years. This rust-resistant anodized aluminum dryer has a 1-piece post and individually strung PVC coated lines. It provides 197 feet of drying space and stays taut at the height of your choice using two sliders.Moerman Legacy Outdoor Umbrella Clothes Dryer from Urban Clotheslines

To install the Moerman Legacy, first hammer the ground spike into the ground with a hammer and a block of wood. Then slide the dryer into the ground spike. Untie the string securing the dryer closed, hold the button on the slider, and lift. The dryer locks at the height of your choice; adjust the top slider for shape and tautness.

This dryer’s spin technology lets it spin in a light breeze to reduce drying time. It also lets you stand in one place to load and unload. Brianna demonstrates the Moerman Legacy Umbrella Dryer below:

The Leifheit Telefix 70 Wall Mounted Drying Rack
Posted by April 02, 2015 at 10:50 AM under Clotheslines and Laundry

The Leifheit Telefix 70 Wall Mounted Drying Rack is space-efficient when in use and unobtrusive when collapsed. It features a stainless steel towel rod that disguises it as your towel rack when not otherwise in use. Its 5 retractable rails provide 14 more feet of drying space that can support 27 pounds. This durable dryer is made from ABS plastic and the rods are powder coated stainless steel. Singles living in small spaces will find this dryer compact and effective.
 
To install the Leifheit Telefix 70, you will need a pencil and a drill. The hardware is included with the Telefix. Using the dryer as a guide, pencil in the spot on the wall where you will place your screws. Drill holes for your screws, and then screw them in leaving them protruding slightly. Slide the dryer onto the screws. To use your dryer, open the front on both sides. Now slide out the rods. Brianna demonstrates installing and using the Telefix 70 in the video below:
 

The Household Essentials Umbrella Clothes Dryer
Posted by April 01, 2015 at 6:50 PM under Clotheslines and Laundry

The Household Essentials Umbrella Clothes Dryer is lightweight and comes pre-strung for easy installation. You do have to cement the included ground sleeve, and we have a tutorial for cementing a dryer base on this blog. Once the ground sleeve is ready, slide in the post with the skinny side up, then slide the dryer’s upper structure onto the post.Household Essentials Umbrella Clothes Dryer from Urban Clotheslines

Untie the string securing the upper structure closed, separate the arms, then push the slider upward in the center until it latches into place.
 
This rotary dryer allows you to stand still while loading and has 12 lines in each of 4 sections, provding 165 feet of drying space to families. Its aluminum construction and coated lines are built to last on a budget.
 
Let Brianna demonstrate the Household Essentials Umbrella Dryer below:
 

The Leifheit Tower 200 Deluxe Laundry Dryer
Posted by April 01, 2015 at 10:50 AM under Clotheslines and Laundry

The Leifheit Tower 200 Deluxe Laundry Dryer is a compact dryer with everything you need. Its rust-resistant stainless steel frame is ideal indoors and outdoors, while its vertical construction even fits inside showers. Despite its small size, the Tower 200 provides 66 feet of drying space to families and comes with useful accessories.
 
The Tower 200 comes with a mesh that secures onto the shelf corners to lay items flat, and five hangers designed to snap onto the lines. It also comes with a pin bag and two delicates clips designed for holding dozens of small items.
 
To set up the Leifheit Tower 200 Deluxe, first open the bottom, then push down on the bottom shelf to keep it open. Swing the middle shelf up to latch in place. Finally, swing up the top shelf and slide on its sliders until it fits into the latch. If you want to hang long items from the top shelf, unlatch the middle shelf.
 
Watch Brianna show off the Leifheit Tower 200 Deluxe below:
 

The Leifheit Pegasus 120 Compact Drying Rack
Posted by March 31, 2015 at 3:50 PM under Clotheslines and Laundry

The Leifheit Pegasus 120 Compact Drying Rack is lightweight, compact and sturdy. This rust resistant dryer is helpful indoors or outdoors, and is even a perfect fit for drip-drying in a bathtub. It has soft round foot caps to grip and protect the surface where it’s standing, while its steel and polypropylene construction wipes clean easily. With 40 feet of drying space, this dryer can handle large loads for couples in small living spaces. It also dries at a low height for accessibility.
 
To set up the Leifheit Pegasus 120, simply unfold the legs until they lock open and support the dryer. Then unfold the wings. The wings sit at an angle convenient for drying longer items.
 
Brianna demonstrates the Leifheit Pegasus below:
 

The Moerman Standard 3 Arm Clothesline
Posted by March 31, 2015 at 6:50 AM under Clotheslines and Laundry

Moerman Standard 3-Arm Clothesline from Urban ClotheslinesThe Moerman Standard 3 Arm Clothesline is an economy rotary clothesline for people who don’t need four arms. This lightweight clothesline provides 98 feet of drying space for singles and couples in small, urban or shared yards. Though it is designed for your budget, it has the durability of rust-free galvanized steel construction and PVC coated lines.
 
To install the Moerman Standard, hammer the ground spike into the ground using a hammer and a block of wood. Screw the post into the already strung upper structure, then slide the dryer into the ground spike. Untie the string around the dryer so you can separate the arms, and then slide them open from the center until the slider snaps into place. The dryer rotates so you may stand in one place to hang your laundry, and it collapses when you are finished. Watch Brianna demonstrate the Moerman Standard 3 Arm Clothesline below:
 

The Moerman Parallel Umbrella Dryer
Posted by March 30, 2015 at 6:50 PM under Clotheslines and Laundry

The Moerman Parallel Umbrella Dryer is like a rotary dryer but it boasts unique parallel lines. The lines are individually strung and easy to tighten or replace. They are all the same length and height, so each line is convenient for hanging large items like bedsheets, without having to maneuver around corners. The total drying space is 184 feet or four loads for families. Though its lines are parallel, this dryer still rotates for extra convenience.

Moerman Parallel Umbrella Clothesline

This durable dryer supports four anodized aluminum arms on a two-piece galvanized steel pole, while the lines are vinyl coated. The dryer is lightweight, pre-strung, and easy to install.
 
To install the Moerman Parallel, hammer the ground spike into the ground using a hammer and a block of wood for protection. Slide the post into the spike, keeping the skinny end on top. Now slide the upper structure onto the post. To open the dryer, untie the arms and then separate. Slide the center upwards from the grip until it locks into place. Brianna demonstrates everything on the video below:
 

The Leifheit Siena Aluminum Drying Rack
Posted by March 30, 2015 at 10:50 AM under Clotheslines and Laundry

The Leifheit Siena Aluminum Drying Rack is lightweight, compact, and folds flat between uses. This sturdy aluminum dryer is rust resistant and useful both indoors and outdoors. The base’s X stance keeps the dryer sturdy and foldable. Tilted wings can remain folded when not in use; when unfolded, they rest on an angle so you may hang longer items. Brianna unfolds and demonstrates the Leifheit Siena below: