Ceiling airing rack

[EauRouge]

I've been after one of these for a while but I can only find fancy pantsy wood and cast iron ones that cost loads. I'd prefer a cheapo plastic one, I'm not fussed about how it looks because it will always be covered in laundry and I don't spend an awful lot of time looking up.

I just need it to be one of the ones that you can hoist up and down to save space and prevent small children from 'helping'. Has anyone seen one?

TIA :)

Is this one any good?

Yes, that's the kind of thing! Thanks Bunbaker.

Glad to be of service

smalltown, our wood and metal one fell down recently (cord had worn through from years of use). Glad it didn't hit my head!

I don't think you'll find a cheapo plastic one because wet clothes are heavy and you really need the wood and metal to hold the weight - plus a really good thick cord for the hoisting (until it wears out!).

You would be amazed how heavy they are when loaded up with wet washing. I can't imagine how plastic would cope. What ever you get, make sure you attach the pulleys into a solid ceiling joist.

FP is right about the weight, hence the need fo a joist but don't let that put you off as they are fantastic and save £££
(don't put in yr kitchen if you can avoid it though, it's OK most of the time but withsome cooking will absorb smells)

This house has a plastic one which was here when we moved in. Its ok but not great- poles sag and washing is prone to slipping off.

Previous house had wood and cast iron. Much better imo- washing never slipped off once.

Ikea have just stopped making their one. I think it was called arnold or something, and it was £15. some Ikeas still have some residual stock, but not Wembley and I got their display model after chasing people with ladders and screwdrivers for an hour discounted to £5 (smug)

The cheap cast iron end on the wood and metal one I had snapped right through! Farewell airer, it was nice to know you!