They allow clothes to dry naturally and gently, causing the fabric no harm, thus keeping clothes in great condition.

They also cost nothing on the electricity bill, unlike the tumble drier which uses an enormous amount of electricity and is therefore very expensive. Plus that is a very big waste of electricity, which is harmful to the environment.

Ceiling mounted clothes airers are a good, modern alternative to drying clothes indoors. Just find a good place to install it and it is very simple to use. When not needed it stays high on your ceiling, out of your way. When you have washing to dry simply hoist it down, place the washing on and hoist it back up to dry.

There is a multitude of ceiling mounted clothes airers available to buy online. It can be quite daunting deciding which one to choose.

1 Style. There are two styles. There is the traditional Victorian look with wooden poles and cast iron ends, with a rope pulley system. Or alternatively there is a modern style, which may be more suited to your home. Have a look at both online, there are lots of pictures to help you choose.

2 Location. Where are you going to put it? Although they can be moved, ceiling mounted clothes airers are designed to go in one place and stay there. So think carefully about which room would be warm enough and would also allow the clothes airer to stay out of your way. Different rooms will suit different styles so think about this before you choose your airer.

3 Colour. Once you have selected your style you will have a few different colour options so you are able to find one that matches your home.

4 Quality. Your ceiling mounted clothes airer needs to last you a long time. If you are choosing the modern style, it should be made from metal not plastic, because plastic breaks too easily. If you are going for the traditional look, then the wood, the rope and the pulley system all need to be well made.

5 Size Matters. It is not a case of one size fits all. Have a look at the different options available in the style you want and find one that will comfortably hold your households washing.

I hope that this guide has been helpful to you. Now all you need to do is pick a great ceiling mounted clothes airer that suits your needs and your tastes and you can start to see huge savings on your electricity bill!