We call them washing lines whether they "umbrella" or retractable. At home the laundry was always known as the wash house. We don't have a electric dryer, so its either the washing line or the drying rack. Did I really roll my eyes in 2009 Chuck? - sorry
Hey Brian lux the floor might be Southland thing, one of my friends parents were from there and she used to say Lux the floor. A hoover to me was a washing machine. Mum had a hoover twin tub when I was growing up.