With the weather looking like it's about to improve this month, it’s the perfect time to starting hanging clothes out to dry. Not just a great way to save on energy bills, there’s nothing quite like the crisp, fresh-from-the-line scent that indoor drying just can’t match.
Shoppers looking to enjoy the benefits of outdoor drying without the space for a full size rotary line have been praising a popular alternative. Currently reduced from £54.99 to £44.99 on Amazon, the Lakeland Free-Standing Outdoor Rotary Airer is well suited for use on balconies, patios and smaller gardens.
Constructed from lightweight aluminium, this portable airer can be moved easily to catch the sun or a gentle breeze. Its freestanding design means no digging is required, and ground pegs are included for extra stability on soft surfaces.
Designed with flexibility in mind, the Free-Standing Rotary Airer is perfect for anyone who loves the fresh scent of line-dried laundry but doesn’t have space for a permanent airer. With 19 metres of drying space, it offers plenty of room for a full load of washing.
Like traditional rotary airers, it spins a full 360 degrees, helping clothes dry more quickly and making it simple to hang laundry from a single spot. The lines are easy to wipe clean, and it even comes with a handy storage bag to keep everything neat when not in use.
The 'place-anywhere' rotary clothes airer dries up to five loads of washing without the need for permanent fixing
£44.99
Amazon For shoppers who would prefer a more permanent option, the Lakeland 50m Twist and Lock Rotary Airer Bundle
is another popular choice. At £49.99, the line comes with a ground spike for easy outdoor use and can hold up to five washing loads in one go.
Elsewhere at Amazon, the Addis 4 Arm Patio Freestanding Rotary Dryer. Slightly more compact with 17 metres of drying space, this model is ideal for camping trips and smaller households.
Argos also has the Addis 40m 4 Arm Rotary Outdoor Airer, priced at £22.50.
Shoppers who have already invested in the Free-Standing Outdoor Rotary Airer have given it an impressive four out of five-star rating. One buyer described it as "the best thing since sliced bread" explaining: "I’m so happy I bought two of these rotary driers. I used to have a permanent one outdoors until it snapped. Switching to the folding type means I no longer have to stand in the rain grabbing the washing – I just open the patio doors and bring the whole thing inside in seconds. It easily holds a full 8kg wash. Highly recommended."
Another added: "Just received this and wow - it’s absolutely amazing - I love it. It even comes with four pegs to secure into the ground on a windy day. I'm absolutely made up with it & really good quality, too - well done, Lakeland."
A third echoed the positive feedback saying: "Love this item, easy to put up - easy to move around the garden. Stays up in windy conditions."
One buyer, however, was not quite as impressed, leaving a three-star review that said: "Quite disappointing after use of line fine but putting the line back up is not easy, you need a lot of strength in arms in which to put the line up. Putting the legs open fine but putting the line open, with great difficulty."
Impressed with the portability and slimline design, another buyer explained: "Bought this for the caravan it is excellent. The clothes dry quickly and as only hand washed with no spin dryer this is impressive. Pegs down easily and spins around well. Great product that folds into its carry bag taking up little space."
