Comparison Gimi Slim 2 vs Gimi Top

The shape of the legs plays a crucial role in both the aesthetic and practical aspects of floor dryers. — U-shaped. Floor dryers featuring two U-shaped legs provide stability during use and reduce the risk of tipping. These legs are typically positioned at slight angles to the floor, often with a plastic lining on the lower crossbar. U-shaped legs offer the convenience of easy vacuuming underneath the dryer or placing objects under it.

— X-shaped. Many floor clothes dryers feature legs arranged in a crosswise manner. These legs unfold together in a single motion, simplifying the setup process. When folded, the X-shaped legs neatly align with the dryer's main body, where the drying bars are situated. The design prevents any obstruction from the sides.

— A-shaped. Dryers with A-shaped legs use support points formed by crossbars resembling the letter "A." These legs extend from a central upper point within the dryer's working area and are positioned at slight angles to each other. To enhance stability, they are frequently connected by a jumper. A-shaped legs often function as a miniature version of a fulcrum.

Under the total working surface is meant the total length of all drying rods in the expanded state. The longer this length, the more laundry can be placed on the dryer and, usually, its maximum load is higher (see below). At the same time, this parameter also affects the dimensions and price of the device.

The highest weight of laundry that can be dried (of course, we are talking about wet laundry). In addition to the general weight limit, the detailed specifications can also specify the allowable load on each individual rod.

At home, it is impossible to accurately control compliance with this limitation, but it is still worth taking measures to prevent overload. After all, although many drying racks have a certain margin of safety and can carry a lot of weight without visible consequences, off-design loads on the structure reduce its durability and increase the risk of unexpected breakdown.

The number of individual rods provided for in the design of the drying rack. The more such rods are provided for with the same total working surface, the shorter the length of each of them and the more compact the dimensions of the device in the unfolded state can be. On the other hand, short rods are poorly suited for sheets, blankets and other large items.

The number of tiers — a kind of "floors" — on which the drying rods are located. This parameter in our catalog is indicated only if there are more than one tiers. At the same time, street-type models (see above), which have a structure similar to an inverted umbrella, are not considered multi-tiered, since the rods are placed at different heights from the ground in them, but not by “floors”.

The presence of several tiers allows you to place more laundry on the drying rack with the same occupied area, however, the weight and price of the structure also increase accordingly. In addition, note that the distance between the tiers may not be sufficient for long items (for example, towels).

The side wings are additional folding shelves, provided mainly in floor models (see "Type") and installed at the ends. Such shelves allow, if necessary, to increase the usable area, and when not in use, they usually fit directly on the main work surface and do not take up extra space in the surrounding space.

General dimensions of the drying rack in working position, taking into account all additional elements — side wings (see above), retractable parts (see "Design"), etc. This parameter will allow you to estimate how much space is required to use a particular model.

General dimensions of drying rack in the folded position. The smaller they are, the more convenient this model is in storage and transportation.