Washing and drying clothes is a very important aspect when organizing household chores. When it comes to washing, everything is quite simple. After all, now every home has washing machines that have many modes that take into account the type of fabric and its contamination. However, difficulties may arise with the organization of drying. In order for the laundry to dry quickly and not lose much of its appearance, it is necessary to approach this issue more carefully. Many people use special sliding devices, but they are quite large in small apartments, and even on such dryers it will be inconvenient to dry large items, for example, bed linen. Therefore, you should pay attention to special clotheslines and cords.
Choice
How to choose a suitable rope? To find the best option, you should pay attention to several important parameters:
- fastening method;
- balcony size;
- reliability of walls;
- availability of ventilation;
- load.
The first thing you need to pay attention to is durability. This is why you should look at the material. Another rope should be:
- resistant to stretching;
- durable;
- light;
- functional.
These are the main selection criteria that are considered significant. Such products are suitable both on the balcony and outside, indoors. Moreover, it is not necessary to choose expensive goods, because there are high-quality budget options.
Photos of interesting ideas
A clothes dryer can also be original and interesting.
There are models that are convenient and compact, and there are those that surprise with the presence of technical bells and whistles. In general, interesting models are presented below. An idea for attaching ropes when installing a clothes dryer on the balcony yourself
Folding brackets may vary
Compact option
One of the ceiling mounting models
Column dryer
Convenient and safe drying of “serious” things
Models built into furniture
Gimi Spider model - resembles a huge spider
The simplest version of a homemade clothes dryer on a loggia
With hairdryer, light and remote control...
Original and interesting model
Varieties
What types of cords are there? Their difference lies in the material. They also have different characteristics. You can purchase goods not only in a hardware store, but also order them online in an online store.
Plastic
Such cords are durable, elastic, and come in different colors. They are comfortable and high quality. Plastic cannot tear or break. It is also resistant to aggressive environments. Inside there are intertwined metal threads that are coated with a reliable polymer. Therefore, cable rods do not rust and do not stain things.
Dirt on plastic is very easy to clean. The coating is made from environmentally friendly raw materials. Such cords can be selected for both indoor and outdoor areas. Although the plastic is durable, it can stretch and sag under load. Periodically the product will have to be tightened.
Cotton
Cotton cord is durable and strong, environmentally friendly. It does not emit harmful substances, as it is made from high-quality threads. Such ropes are light, soft, elastic, and at the same time wear-resistant. High quality ensures reliability and durability.
An environmentally friendly rope can last a long time. But during use it sags, gets wet in the rain, and loses its appearance. The material may not withstand heavy loads. Cotton is difficult to care for because it absorbs dust and gets dirty instantly.
Jute
Jute is considered a natural material that is created from the plant of the same name. It is durable, reliable, environmentally friendly, so ropes made from it are of high quality.
Jute cords are weather resistant. They can be chosen for drying children's clothes because they do not emit hazardous substances. Jute is also tear resistant.
Although there are now a lot of synthetics, the price of which is lower, many still choose jute ropes. And they are valued for their resistance to rotting. Not every product has this property.
Polyamide
This is a synthetic thread for drying clothes. The composition includes polyamide, nylon, nylon. This rope is resistant to wear and mechanical factors. It is also tensile strength, flexible, and lightweight. A special feature is the ability to withstand large amounts of laundry.
The core is made of polyamide, the fibers are made of propylene. This rope is considered a combination rope: it is light, durable, and can be used for a very long time. It can be attached to the wall on the balcony or in the bathroom.
Polypropylene
The cord made of polypropylene threads is lightweight, resistant to temperature fluctuations, aggressive factors, and abrasion. It also does not crack, does not absorb moisture, and is also easy to clean. The polyamide core makes the product stronger.
Polypropylene rope is created from reliable polypropylene threads. Thanks to the combination of synthetic materials, reliable mechanical characteristics are ensured. Even with heavy clothing, the product does not sag.
All presented types of linen cords are ideal for household use. All that remains is to secure them correctly for reliability. If the thread is of high quality, reliable, durable, it will last for a very long time.
What are clothes dryers made of?
Clothes dryers are made of steel, plastic, aluminum, and rarely of wood. The same materials are used for rods and cables. Sometimes thick nylon threads or synthetic ropes are pulled instead.
Plastic structures are easy to maintain, fit into almost any modern interior, do not corrode, and are affordable. But with regular exposure to high temperatures or direct sunlight, they can become deformed. The strength indicator is low.
Plastic work unit housing
Aluminum dryers are fragile and prone to deformation. They can oxidize and leave stains on laundry. Among the advantages are low price and lightness.
Aluminum tube construction is not an option for every day
The most durable are stainless steel models. They can withstand a lot of weight and leave your laundry clean. The polymer coating is not afraid of moisture, which means it does not oxidize.
Please note! A polymer coating and a layer of paint are two different things. The paint quickly cracks and chips.
Wood products can be found rarely. Despite impregnations and upper protective layers, wood remains wood. It is sensitive to moisture, from which it becomes deformed and loses its attractiveness. However, if only the body (not the rods!) is made of wood, it will last for more than one year.
Floor structure with wooden frame Foppapedretti Stendipiu
Design
When choosing a rope, you need to look at its design. Stability and reliability depend on it. 2 technologies are used in production:
- Torsion.
- Weaving.
Torsion is a common technology that involves the use of 3 strands. First they are twisted in one direction, and then together in one direction. After this, the product is rotated in a different direction using a common beam. Stiffness is affected by the amount of torsion.
The soft rope has few twists, so it is strong. It also has little stretch, but is abrasion resistant. Her strands usually break out when caught. There are a lot of twists in hard ropes. They stretch under load.
This twisting technique is used to create threads from natural fibers. Cheap production is considered an advantage. Braided ropes can be spliced by weaving in the ends to make the product look monolithic.
Weaving is the second popular technology, which is considered more complex. For production, special machines are used that work with a large number of strands. The result is ropes with and without a core.
Braided threads unravel at the ends. Since synthetic and artificial fibers are used in the creation, this problem is solved through conventional firing. You just need to burn the end of the cord with a match. Only the procedure should be performed carefully, since individual fibers are flammable.
Possible installation errors
If you do not listen to installation advice and do things your own way, you may make mistakes during installation. This happens to newbies. For example, self-tapping screws are replaced with nails. “Liana” can already be considered spoiled. When dismantling, it will be impossible to remove the nails without damaging the dryer.
Inaccurate markings are the reason that after testing you will have to remove and reinstall the holder with brackets.
Weak tension of the cords causes the crossbars to sag; too much tension causes the impossibility of lowering the crossbars.
An unsuccessfully chosen location for installation leads to the fact that “Liana” will have to be removed and installed again. The remaining holes on the wall and ceiling after dismantling will have to be sealed. This means repairs are inevitable, and with it a waste of time and effort.
Best 10 meter ropes
Such goods are indispensable for the economy. They can be useful not only for drying things. Products come in different sizes. Most of them cost from 50 rubles.
Centi
The thread is designed for hanging clothes to dry. It is durable and wear-resistant. It can be hung indoors and outdoors. The length of 1 roll is 10 meters.
The rope is available in several colors. Its installation is quite simple. If you securely fix the thread, it will not sag.
laundry cord Centi
Advantages:
- reliability;
- wear resistance;
- optimal length;
- affordable price.
Flaws:
- none.
Dolyana
Foreign-made goods are in demand. The Chinese brand offers a cotton product with a length of 1000 cm. A special feature is the color mix.
The diameter is 4 mm, and the weight is 82 g. Household thread is useful for many everyday needs. It is wear-resistant, reliable and beautiful to look at.
Dolyana linen cord
Advantages:
- cotton;
- optimal size;
- bright color;
- wear resistance.
Flaws:
- none.
ROSENBAL
The thread for drying clothes is made of durable plastic that is resistant to different weather conditions. She is not afraid of UV rays, rain, temperature fluctuations. The linen cord is strong, reliable, wear-resistant.
The product is made of plastic. This type of cord is suitable for balconies and outdoors. You can also hang it in the bath.
linen cord ROZENBAL
Advantages:
- wear resistance;
- material – durable plastic;
- versatility.
Flaws:
- No.
All presented options are in demand among buyers. As reviews indicate, they are strong and moisture resistant. They can be attached anywhere in the bathroom.
DIY ideas for making a dryer
Those who like to craft from scrap materials can make a dryer themselves.
A hacksaw, an electric drill with a set of drills and wooden blanks provide a lot of possibilities. Example: a compact dryer that hinges from the wall and is secured with chains. The working part consists of only two side and several cross bars. The crossbars can be replaced with thick synthetic rope. Just make sure it is securely fastened.
The wood must be sanded and impregnated with an antiseptic composition
The ceiling version has a similar design.
The wood must be sanded and impregnated with an antiseptic composition
For a compact product you will need a minimum of materials
Take a look around, maybe your future dryer is nearby, and you haven’t even thought about it! Its function can be taken over by one of the sides of the crib or part of the “Swedish” wall.
A simple solution is to make a rod for drying clothes on hangers. The material can be metal pipes and fittings. Eco-style lovers can use a thick tree branch as a barbell.
20 meters
Such products are also in demand. Among them there are inexpensive cords for various household needs, and not just for drying things. The best ones are included in the rating of quality products.
YORK
The cord is made of plastic. It comes in several bright colors. The classic rope is durable and can be hung indoors or outdoors.
The thread does not stain the laundry. The manufacturer guarantees that its color lasts for a long time. If you fix it firmly, it will not bend.
YORK linen cord
Advantages:
- durable plastic;
- bright colors;
- no sagging.
Flaws:
- none.
Azur
The thread for drying clothes is different from others, which quickly pull out and spoil the appearance of the balcony or bathroom. Thanks to Azur, even your drying area will look stylish. Fasten the cord firmly enough so that it does not sag.
This thread can be stretched between trees. It does not stain clothes, is easy to remove and wash. After this, it can be fixed again.
linen cord Azur
Advantages:
- high quality;
- wear resistance;
- bright color.
Flaws:
- not found.
Smart girl
As the manufacturer indicates, the cord is suitable for outdoor activities and tourism. It is also indispensable in everyday life, gardening, and economic activities. It can also be used in construction and repair procedures and finishing.
The thread diameter is 4 mm. You just need to securely fasten it in the bathroom or on the balcony so that it does not sag. Now you can dry your laundry.
linen cord Umnichka
Advantages:
- optimal diameter;
- reliability;
- wear resistance.
Flaws:
- No.
These products are not expensive, up to 1000 rubles. Many of them supply different colors. Most often, the kit does not include hooks or other fastening devices, but they can be purchased.
How to hang a clothesline on the balcony
The simplest and most reliable type of indoor dryer can be called a design made of two metal corners, which are fixed on two walls located opposite each other. It is necessary to make holes in the corners in order to subsequently stretch ropes or special cables. If necessary, metal corners can be replaced with wooden beams, but then instead of holes it is better to nail hooks to the beams.
Thus, the slats are mounted on opposite walls without skewing relative to each other. In order to ensure greater reliability of the structure, the slats can be fixed in several places. To tighten the ropes, use regular nails or special hooks. However, the latter should be screwed in and not sit on the glue.
A rope is attached to the last hook (make sure the knot is securely fastened). Then the rope should be pulled from one rail to the opposite one, wrapping the rope around the hooks several times. Similarly, fasten the rope to all the hooks, and tie a strong knot on the last one.
Please note that when installing such a structure, you should correctly calculate the height, because climbing onto a stool after each wash to hang clothes will be completely inconvenient.
When choosing a factory device, be guided by the maximum permissible load of the design you like. If you choose a factory system with metal “threads,” then it is better to give preference to stainless steel rather than aluminum. Firstly, aluminum is not overly resistant and stable under high loads, and secondly, it can oxidize from moisture, leaving dark spots on clean laundry.
There are many models of indoor clothes drying systems, including factory-installed and self-made designs.
How to tension a clothesline without sagging?
In general, any version of the rope begins to sag over the years under the weight of the laundry , even if it was installed previously wet. If you use counterweights, then under the influence of excessive tension, the corners will gradually deform, which again leads to sagging.
The most practical in this sense are steel cables with a polyvinyl chloride sheath. The metal wire will not stretch even if you hang two wet blankets. And the plastic insulation allows you to wipe the rope from dust. There will be no streaks of dirt left on your clothes.
To securely fasten a metal cable, you can use:
- thimble is a loop or backing for a cable to wrap around a ring;
- cable clamp
- lanyard - element for tensioning;
- anchor bolts with rings;
- heat-shrinkable tubes to hide the ends of the cable.
A thimble is a drop-shaped product made of metal or a metal alloy with a recess on the outside. It is designed to prevent premature fraying of the rope loops from the inside. It is inserted into the rope loop at the beginning of its formation. The fire with the thimble is tightly tightened, so the rope will fit as tightly as possible into the outer stream of the product in the flow of the thimble.
clamp will help to tighten the cable well . These are metal rigging products used for strong fastening of ropes and ropes.
If a clothesline is used for drying, it is best to tighten it using a special device - tarlep . In this case, one end of the product is tightly attached to a stand or wall, and the rope itself is attached to the other.
Anchor bolts with rings are also suitable for tensioning clotheslines and cables. They are fixed in concrete walls, brick, natural stone at one end. The rope is pulled directly into the ring.
Heat-shrinkable tubes are put on the cable first, then the cable itself is attached, the end of which is hidden under the tube.
You can make a tension device yourself by cutting it out of a board or multi-layer plywood. If you put a similar device on a clothesline, it will help you quickly tighten it or, if necessary, loosen it.
In addition, you can equip a movable clothesline. In this case, instead of a ring located in the middle part of the hanging end of the rope, a lower ring is put on the hook. As a result, the rope is lowered.
Areas of application
The products can be used not only for drying clothes. They also have another purpose:
- High-quality products with a core are used in fisheries and recreational fishing. They are needed to repair gear.
- Ropes are chosen by tourists to place tents and awnings. They are also in demand among athletes and climbers. Ropeways are made from reliable polyamide cables and are also used for securing loads.
- Household cords will also help when moving. They can be used to tie up boxes and loads to simplify transportation.
- The product is used during road and construction work. It is needed in agriculture, when equipping boats.
As you can see, even household cords can be used for other household purposes. And this is due to reliability and resistance to adverse factors.
Conclusion
Choosing the best option for drying clothes can be difficult; if previously the only option was a rope stretched somehow, today dryers look attractive and are very convenient to use. The video in this article will tell you in more detail about some of the nuances, and if something is not clear to you, then write questions in the comments under the review.
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Properties
When creating products, several specifications are taken into account. This affects the technical parameters of the finished product. For example, household cords with and without a core have different elongation. It is believed that the core reduces the risk of chafing of the product and makes it durable.
Household ropes absorb energy under shock loads. Many materials do not rot, are not affected by mold or rust. But you should not allow the cable to come into contact with organic solvents or acids.
Athletes and climbers choose household cords for their lightness and flexibility. Another advantage is resistance to UV rays. Synthetic cables retain their properties during temperature changes and are easily cleaned of dirt, since dust and dirt do not accumulate in the fibers.
Examples of knots for clotheslines
There are a considerable number of different knots for tying ropes, but we will look at the most popular ones and used in different areas.
Knot design with half bayonet
The system is similar to a classic knot, but the free end is threaded into the holder, wound around the main rope and tightened in the resulting loop (if the length of the rope allows, more straps can be made).
Noose knot
This self-tightening loop knot can be useful in everyday life.
Mounting options
Ropes for installation outside the balcony
Such cables save space on a loggia or balcony. Of course, the threads themselves do not take up space indoors, but the products placed on them do not allow sunlight to enter. And if the balcony is small, hanging things will get in the way. It is enough to fix the threads outside the room to eliminate this problem.
External types of ropes are ideal for apartments in which balconies are equipped as a relaxation room or work area. In this case, there is no need to clutter the room or spoil the interior. In addition, laundry dries very quickly outside.
In order not to worry about things placed outside, you need reliable fastenings. It is important that they do not sag or break from the weight of wet clothes.
Fasteners with steel brackets are installed on opposite sides of the balcony. Profiles with table corners are fixed there, on which holes are made in advance.
The best location of the profiles is at an angle relative to the walls of the house. The far part should be raised. Then it will be easier for the owner to reach the removed threads.
Ropes for indoor drying
Some balconies do not allow string fasteners to be installed on the outside. In this case, special devices are suitable. These are dryers that can be installed indoors. For each balcony you can choose a suitable product, since the range of designs is huge.
Dryers are:
- ceiling;
- wall-mounted;
- floor;
- electric.
Wall-mounted products are suitable for a small balcony. These devices are located on a vertical surface. Some mechanisms make products invisible.
Ceiling vines are attached in the same way as external dryers. The height of the rods is adjustable if necessary. To hide hanging items, the rods are raised to the ceiling with ropes.
Ceiling products can withstand a lot of weight if they are firmly secured. Installation is very quick, and such a dryer will serve for many years.
Floor devices are considered mobile. They are placed both on the balcony and in the room. The product folds easily, can be transported, and does not take up much space. Floor dryers have many variations and sizes.
Electric appliances dry things quickly. They can be placed on the balcony and in the living room. The products are compact, easy to fold, and put away until later washing.
Balcony mount
How to fix a rope on a balcony? You can use ready-made brackets. First you need to choose the appropriate devices. The following are considered the best:
- Hook brackets. They fix a specific number of ropes in the bathroom or on the balcony. These are simple products, but durable and cheap.
- Metal crossbars with rollers, rings, hooks. The price of brackets is related to the size of the equipment, type and material. The most reliable ones are more expensive than aluminum products.
To fasten cables, not only purchased devices, but also homemade products can be used. These are hooks, strips made of wood or metal.
Installation follows one procedure. The location of the fasteners should be determined. Then you need to create the holes. Dowels are installed, brackets are fastened with self-tapping screws.
Outdoor mount
Any method can be used to secure the rope in the yard:
- Classic knot. Just tie the cord to the pole. The procedure is completed very quickly.
- Carbines. Retaining products are also fixed to poles. Usually the rope is tensioned with carabiners, which will help with the installation quickly.
It is important to consider that carabiners increase the load on the thread. And thanks to the reliable tension, there is virtually no sagging.
In this way, a lot of clotheslines are produced. Each housewife will be able to choose the option that suits her best. Then all that remains is to properly secure the product so that you can hang the laundry to dry at any time.
Additional functions - from lighting to disinfection
Modern clothes dryers provide additional functions for maximum convenient use.
- Backlight. It is located above the strings and is usually represented by bright LED lamps. They illuminate the workspace in the dark, making it easier to hang laundry.
- Wind drying. Built-in powerful fans blow air over wet clothes for a preset time.
- Disinfection with built-in ultraviolet lamp.
- Heating of rods with electric cable.
- Remote control. Using the remote control, you can set the operating time of individual mechanisms, lower and raise the laundry beams.
Multifunctional dryer model
“Smart” dryers are produced mainly by Japanese companies, for example, SensPa. Their Chinese colleagues are not lagging behind, presenting such worthy examples on the market as the Alcona models.
The price of automatic devices with the functionality discussed above ranges from 23-46 thousand rubles.
Much more affordable are standard options with a rod heating function. The price starts from 2.5 thousand rubles. They are easy to install and connect to the electrical network. Heating can be smoothly adjusted within the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. Electricity costs will increase slightly.
Electric dryer Sharndy
