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Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre (ILC) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILC for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.
Item Details
Buyers Guide - Clothes Lines
ILC Reference NO 32:42:001
Item sourced from ILC NSW database
Short Description
The advantage of clothes lines, in general, is that sun and wind dry your
clothes; this method is cheap and environmentally friendly and does not
wear out clothes as quickly as clothes dryers. The disadvantage of clothes lines, is that they take up space either inside or outside the house and may be inaccessible.
Price Guide
Approx Price: $0.00
Price Date: 14/03/2008
More Details
Points to consider when buying a clothes line :
* ease of installation
* durability
* capacity for holding clothes
* adjustability
* control of tension
* accessibility for user of height of clothesline mounting
* length and conditions of warranty
Commonly available types of clothes lines :
. Adjustable height rotary clothes line.
. Fold down rotary clothes line.
. Retractable clothes lines (some retract into a steel cabinet - indoor
and outdoor models available).
. Fold down lines (need to be mounted at a height not less than the
length of the frame).
. Pegless clothes lines (clothes are inserted between spring loops in
line, which holds them in place).
. Indoor / outdoor portable clothesline, folds flat for storage, low line height (1.4m off ground) holds full washload, sheets etc, weighs 3kg
Other available features :
* Clotheslines are available which can be wall or ceiling mounted
inside; they have pvc covered hanging poles and can be extended
and retracted - through a window if need be.
Suggestions for those who use a wheelchair, or cannot reach a clothes line :
* Ask someone else to hang out the washing.
* Use a tumble dryer.
* Clothes line can be mounted at height appropriate for user.
* Clothes can be hung over a clothes horse, hung on hangers on an
ironing stand.
* Small items can be hung on a hanger, then the hangers can be hung
on the line.
For further information check choice magazine or the yellow pages of
the telephone book.
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If there is something we should add or need to change, please let us know.
These are general suggestions - if you experience considerable
difficulty in performing activities of daily living, consult an
occupational therapist at a community health centre or aged care
assessment team, or make an appointment with the ILC.
Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For a fact sheet about standards contact us or visit www.ilcaustralia.org/home/standards.asp
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