
REMOVAL/TIP - 1 x Clothesline
🔧 1. Wall-Mounted Clothesline (Fold Down / Bi-Fold)
Tools Needed:
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Power drill or screwdriver
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Adjustable wrench or spanner
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Ladder (if mounted high)
Steps:
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Fold the clothesline down (if foldable).
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Locate the mounting brackets on the wall.
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Use a drill or screwdriver to remove the screws or bolts.
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Support the frame while unscrewing the last bracket to prevent it from falling.
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Remove wall plugs or anchors if you want a clean finish.
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Patch holes with filler and repaint if needed.
✅ Tip: Some wall clotheslines have a clip-in system—check for locking pins before pulling it off.
🛠️ 2. Ground-Mounted Clothesline (Fixed Post or Folding Frame)
Tools Needed:
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Shovel or post puller
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Socket wrench or spanner
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Safety gloves
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Optional: Reciprocating saw or angle grinder (if cutting metal)
Steps:
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Unscrew or unbolt the frame from the base posts (if separate).
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If cemented in:
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Dig around the concrete footing.
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Pry or lift it out using a crowbar or post puller.
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For stubborn posts: use a reciprocating saw to cut the post flush to ground level.
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Fill the hole with soil or concrete, if you're not replacing it.
✅ Tip: You can reuse the clothesline by removing the cement footing and installing it in a new location.
🚶 3. Portable Clothesline (On Wheels or Freestanding)
No tools needed — just:
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Fold it down (if applicable).
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Lift and move to storage or disposal area.
✅ Tip: If disposing, most scrap yards accept powder-coated steel.
♻️ Disposal / Recycling Tips
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Steel frames can be taken to metal recyclers.
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Plastic parts (from cheaper brands) should go to general waste if not recyclable.
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Re-use idea: Repurpose as garden trellises or drying racks for herbs or tools.