Drying clothes in Tirupati
Monkeys. In neighbourhoods near the hills, clothes on an open roof line get pulled off and torn.
Sun. Summer sun fades colours on an open roof within days.
Monsoon. Heavy northeast monsoon showers soak washing left outside.
A rack on the balcony, in the utility area or inside a netted corner of the roof solves all three.
Types we install
- Ceiling cloth hangers: stainless rods on pulleys. Ceiling cloth hangers in Tirupati.
- Wall-mounted hangers: folding arms for terraces and narrow spaces. Wall mounted cloth hangers in Tirupati.
- Fixed rods inside a netted terrace area.
A netted drying corner
For families who prefer to dry clothes on the roof, we can enclose a corner with a heavy-duty monkey net and a lockable door, and fit fixed rods inside. Washing stays in the sun and air, and out of reach.
Sizing
| Household | Typical choice |
|---|---|
| Couple | Compact ceiling rack |
| Family of four | Ceiling rack with four to six rods |
| Joint family | Netted roof corner with rods, plus a balcony rack |
How we install
We check the ceiling, wall or roof area, agree the type and size, fix brackets level and clear of lights and doors, assemble the system and test it.
Care
Wipe rods occasionally, check pulley ropes every few months and spread heavy items across rods.
Full details are on our cloth hangers page. You may also like the guide on choosing a ceiling cloth hanger.
Racks for homes with guest rooms
Families who let rooms to pilgrims often fit a small rack on each guest balcony, so visitors don’t hang washing on railings or carry it to the roof where monkeys may take it.
Moving drying off the roof
Carrying wet washing up to the roof in the heat is hard work, especially for older family members. A ceiling rack on the balcony brings drying down to where the washing is done, and keeps it away from monkeys.
Before we come
Tell us how much washing you do, whether monkeys visit and send photos of the places you might use, including the ceiling.
