So far I am very pleased with my new butterfly drying rack from Joyful Spin Cycle. It is a little more lightweight than I expected, but other reviewers mentioned that, so I was somewhat prepared.
It comes fully assembled and very easy to figure out.
I am surprised that I’m happy hanging the wool over the bars, instead of laying it flat. But it seems to be fine. The water tends to fall to the bottom of the garments, so if a garment is not dry yet, the water can be found in the part that is lowest to the ground.
There are 16 bars from which to hang garments on the top level (which can be set to a ‘V’ too, not just flat like I’ve got it) and there are another 5 bars at mid-level for hanging more garments. That’s alot of capacity! I thought maybe I’d be buying another rack, but right now, I’m good with one.
The butterfly drying rack fits in the corner of our family/sewing/exercise room, right by the pellet stove. If we would start using the pellet stove this winter, I bet the wool would dry much more quickly. Still, already I’ve seen improvement in the timing.
One of the biggest benefits this rack has brought to me is that all the drying garments are off the floor and now fit into the one corner for drying.
So sweet. I can’t wait till I get to see them!...
ooooohhh. NICE!!
What a nice rack! Do you find that the clothes dry faster than the way you were drying them? I bet you feel that there is more space available.
Hey Wardeh! I was curious, do you use this for all of your clothing or just wool? I love hanging laundry out in the warmer months and have been contemplating getting something for winter. I despise how much energy my dryer uses. Happy Thanksgiving.
Hello, Glenda! Mostly I am drying wool and fine washables. I am not opposed to drying everything, but Oregon is so damp and cool that unless we have the fire going or it is really hot in the summer, things don’t dry. And with our new front-loader washer, the clothes come out much dryer from the washer and therefore, require only half the dryer time. In addition, our dryer is an energy-saver and senses moisture, thereby further reducing the dryer time. So, for now, I’m content.
I would recommend these racks though. They fit so much and are adjustable and the steel won’t rust or stain the clothes.
Love, Wardeh
Hello, Wardeh,
I was wondering if you ever have problems with the rack twisting from the weight of wet clothes on one side, so that the opposite side comes out of the joint near the “V” at the top. I’m having this problem with the rack I have now and am looking for a replacement — during my search I found your review. Many thanks for your help!
-manju
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Manju – I have no trouble with twisting from wet clothes’ weight. I have mine set up so the “wings” are horizontal – not tipped up into a V. I don’t really understand what problem you’re having though? Even so I feel this rack is very stable, surprisingly so because it is so lightweight.
I’ve clicked onto the Joyful Spin Cycle link, but I can’t figure out where the drying rack is made…I don’t buy anything from China…I buy USA products to keep our economy going.
H Michele – Unfortunately, this rack is made in China. I was disappointed to find this out after I purchased it.