How can I stop spiders from making their webs on my washing line?

[WinLipFry]

This year there seems to be an abnormal number of small spiders who are calling my washing line their home. Is the only answer to close the line and put a cover on it every night? What a faff.

Do you wipe your washing line to get it spider free before hand you put your washing out, or just hang it up and hope for the best?

[WinLipFry]

Ignore the rogue 'hand' in the last sentence!

[PrivateBenjamin]

I'm watching with interest because I have around 5 million spiders living on my washing line and want to repel them!

[iMe]

dethlac is available on amazon and kills spiders. ...maybe suitable for washing line too?