Got a cheap one from Wilko three years ago when we moved, and we’ve had no probs with it so far. It has a cover, and I bought a proper twist-in spike with a closing lid. It stays out (with a cover on) all spring and summer and goes into the shed in autumn. I think if you look after it, a cheap one will last ok, but I've never had an expensive one to compare!" (Vetted by Mumsnet user LangClegsOpinionIsNoted) Our verdict

I have a four-arm heavy duty one - hated the concept at first (being an old fashioned single line type of girl) but now love it - can get two whole loads from my large machine on there every other line."(Type suggested by Mumsnet user Whoamireally) Our verdictSmaller rotary washing lines with 30 m of line will be suitable for two-person households. To fit two loads of washing, a larger line with approximately 45 – 60 m of space will be required.

It’s straightforward to operate and has an adjustable height from 129cm to 187cm and has 60cm in line length. It could easily handle a family of four, as it is four-sided with four lines on each side. One important feature to be aware of is that the washing line doesn’t spin on its pole, the collapsable arms are designed to rotate. So, once the ground spike is in place it should stay there. This high quality 50m washing line has one of the largest capacities of all the rotary washing lines on our list. It can hold up to four loads.

LIVIVO Outdoor Garden 4 Arm 45m folding Rotary Washing Line Clothes Airer Dryer with Free Ground Spike and Cover However, a word of warning if you plan on buying the Vileda Sun-Rise to replace your existing airer - it is flat-sided at the bottom and is highly unlikely to fit any existing circular holes. Brand: Minky | Dimensions open: H18.5 x W16.5 x D12.5cm | Material: Plastic | Ground spike included: No - includes wall fittings | Cover included: Plastic housing for line - retractable | Maximum load: 25kg What we like Brand: BPIL | Dimensions open: Unspecified | Dimensions closed: Unspecified | Material: Alloy steel | Ground spike included: Yes | Cover included: Yes | Maximum load: Unspecified What we like This rotary airer is adjustable to a range of heights and has 4 tension settings that are also easy to adjust.

The line comes bundled in with a weatherproof cover, ground spike and pegs, meaning that it’s ready to go straight out of the box with no additional equipment needed. The LIVIVO rotary washing line is simple to operate. The soft-grip handle is designed to provide a means to switch between four height settings. Also, this line comes with a simple cover which can be fitted when not in use to protect it from bad weather. We recommend the Livivo highly and we think it is one of the best rotary washing lines on the market. Brand: Leifheit | Dimensions open: H167cm x 303cm (turning diameter) | Dimensions closed: Unspecified | Material: Aluminium | Ground spike included: No | Cover included: No | Maximum washing load: 4 washing loads What we like Rotary washing lines are a practical way to dry washing in the garden. They’re often more convenient than a long retractable line as there’s no need to mess around propping them up and they don’t take up so much space. The second section of a rotary clothesline is the pole or post. This is usually made of strong metal and is the main structure of the device. The pole, like the rest of the device, has a weatherproof coating which protects it from the elements. To add to this the pole or post is what the top of the device collapses into and where the operating mechanism sits.Is trying to get your laundry dry putting you in a spin? Find the right rotary washing line for you and your family using our top 12 list of the best products available in 2023, as recommended by Mumsnetters.