Things we considered: Is it sturdy? Is it easy to set up and take down? How much washing can you fit on it?
Deluxe clothes airer 14m, £17.50, Wilko As the cheapest option on test, this is a savvy household essential that still retains quality. It’s tall, but it feels fairly sturdy and there are simple-to-use catches on either side of the airer to lock it into place.
There’s also an attached sock dryer so they don’t fall off, as well as four corner hooks for hanging long items. It has an impressive 14m of drying space capacity and is capable of holding 20kg – much more than a regular washing load.
Premium 2-in-1 indoor airer, £36.79, Vileda With a total drying space of 18m, this clothes airer is best suited to larger households with big laundry loads. Its size means that more delicate items can also be laid flat for drying. The wings are perfect for hanging longer items, and one is detachable so it can be hung on a radiator. Thick poles create less creasing and a handy hanger for socks is also included. It was easy to put together, after a little practice, and folds down flat for storage.
Extendable 3 tier airer, £22, Dunelm This adaptable airer extends horizontally from 44cm to 72cm, so it’s ideal if space is tight. It’s easy to put up and feels very sturdy once assembled. Assembly is simple enough, you j
