Frank Sinatra is known as "the comeback kid". Bill Clinton is also given this title.

Twiggy, the model turned actress is making a major comeback as the star of M & S adverts here in the UK.

Some people are forever etched in our minds and hearts. They have our acceptance. When they appear they bring back good memories despite being out of sight for years.

The Clothes airer is one of those products we are all familiar with. As children we waited eagerly for our favourite sports kit to dry. Everyone loves to have fresh dry clothes.

The lasting image used by washing powder makers today is of billowing sheets on the washing line. The clothes airer is making a major comeback. All things natural are suddenly on our minds. Healthy adverts urge five helpings of vegetables or fruit a day. Natural crystal deodorants are recommended to replace chemical based ones. Beauty products which are free from testing on animals.

The washing line is also making a comeback. No longer restricted to the back garden or drying green. It is useful in lots of differing applications. Many people now live in flats where hanging out washing is forbidden. This is usually to preserve the overall design appearance of the area.

Modern boilers mean no hot water tanks. Combined with the washer/drier this removes the need for an airing cupboard and creates more space. The combi washer dryer helps but is so expensive to run.

Modern Washing lines are indoor multi way versions giving up to 70ft of line space. No need for old - fashioned stretcher poles.

They are mounted wall - to - wall across the bath and turn the bathroom into a ready made drying room. Apartments are often strewn with clothes; drying underwear is a permanent feature on radiators leaving the occupants vulnerable to unexpected callers.

A whole range of indoor airers are available today. They often say the old ways are the best and certainly the airer has come back to stay.