Clothes Rail Guide
For both temporary and permanent clothing storage a clothes rail is often the ideal solution. They are great for holding clothing items on hangars instead of having to rely on drawers, while clothes airers are a great way to easily dry clothes that are wet having been in the washing machine.
Storing clothing in drawers is fine for items such as underwear, but for items such as t-shirts, shirts, jackets, jumpers and trousers it can lead to creasing while on a clothes rail not only is this avoided but the air is able to get to the clothes keeping them feeling fresh.
Other situations requiring a practical clothes rail are when the accommodation is temporary, students or people on a short term rent contract for example. In these situations a wardrobe could be an expensive and unnecessary addition whereas a clothes rail will get the job done and for a fraction of the cost.
Clothes Rails For Storage
In some situations a wardrobe is just not a feasible option. Either the accommodation is temporary and doesn't warrant the purchasing of an expensive wardrobe, or there just isn't the room for one. Furthermore some wardrobes or wardrobe areas don't provide an actual clothing rail so a cheap clothes rail can lend a quick, DIY free solution.
As time goes by the space inside a wardrobe can become increasingly scarce so an additional clothes rail can be used as a back-up. Kept in the spare room for easy access or in the attic for those clothes which may be out of season and not required for some months. If you are storing clothes on the rail for some time it may be a good idea to also include a cover which is designed to fit your frame. This will keep the clothes protected from dust, moths, sunlight and any accidental damages that could happen.
If portability is an issue - either between rooms inside the same house or to a further away location - a rail with built in wheels can be a huge help. When moving house for example, they are a no-nonsense way to keep your clothes organised and easily transported between properties without having to go through the arduous process of packing and unpacking them all into boxes or suitcases. A plastic cover is a cheap way to protect the clothing during transport from both the weather and dirt or damages.
For situations where the clothes rail is being used as a second or temporary wardrobe, the models that include a shelf such as this black clothing rail provide a more complete storage solution. These racks are ideal for holding shoes, trainers, and various other items such as bags.
Clothes Airer For Drying
In the UK to say that the weather was not ideal for drying clothes outside most of the year would be an understatement! The modern clothes airer comes in a range of sizes and shapes to facilitate easier indoor drying of clothes.
Depending on the space available in your home, you may prefer a more compact clothes airer. A collapsible clothes airer ensures that when it is not in use it will take up the minimum of space so not cluttering up the home.
The recent addition of electric clothes airers has greatly reduced the time required to dry clothes, providing a safe electric heating mechanism to dry more clothes in less time. Of course the good thing about these types of clothes rails are they work even without the heat turned on, giving you the option of faster drying for the times when you need it only.