Where as before ironing was just an extra job I struggled with (ie burning my carpet) it’s now a joy!

The surface is padded and layered over a mesh metal surface so when you're ironing, especially when using steam, the heat diffuses through these layers and doesn't get trapped on the surface. If you struggle with the bulk or weight of the premium ironing board designs but want the quality and convenience of a full-sized board, the Leifheit Airboard is definitely worth considering. For additional safety, look out for options with non-slip feet and a child lock/locking mechanism to prevent it from collapsing during use. We and our partners use cookies and similar tech to improve your site experience, show you personalised ads, and learn from your behaviour so we can, for example, recommend products you'll love! This ironing board is designed and manufactured in the UK using only the highest quality materials and processes.The underside of the cotton cover has a metalized foil layer that reflects steam and heat back into the clothes making it more efficient when steam ironing.

These elements, coupled with cost-stripping tactics to reduce materials used, cause ironing boards to wear and break until they eventually give up. The four-leg frame is foldable and compact enough to slide under a bed and it offers a decent range of height adjustment to make ironing more comfortable.If you want to iron in comfort and get through your laundry in next to no time, the Brabantia Titan comes widely recommended by Mumsnet users. If you iron regularly, especially larger items such as bed linen that require a more substantial flat surface, a full-sized board will be the most efficient choice. I iron a fair amount and have no problems; I fold duvet covers in half and anything else long I move along slightly as I iron it. When using an iron rest, you should also ensure it’s suitable for your iron type, with generator irons generally requiring a more sturdy frame due to the additional weight of the water tank.

While it’s the most storage-friendly of the boards we tested, the Joseph Joseph Pocket Ironing Board still has an impressive surface area of 90 x 33cm.If you’ve had your ironing board for a while, it’s important to ensure it’s still fit for purpose to avoid injury or burns. Obviously the writing on the cover is the wrong way round for a left handed but that makes no difference to using the ironing board. I had cheapo ones in the past and found the surface was a bit small and they felt flimsy with a steam generator iron. We will be more than happy to assist you in resolving this matter and ensuring that you receive a replacement or refund in accordance with our guarantee.

A wider design helps you iron more fabric in one pass, no shuffling around saves you time whilst ironing. Boardmann is one of the largest, widest ironing boards on the market, you can iron more fabric in each pass saving time ironing. The heavy-duty Laurastar Comfortboard has a modern and stylish design, with a strong iron rest that can be adapted to fit almost all steam generator models.The job will be done faster if the cover is reflecting heat back onto the surface of the fabric that you’re de-wrinkling. If you’re regularly putting the iron up and taking it down to tidy away, then look out for how heavy they are too as the bulkier and weightier the board is, the harder it might be to manoeuvre. And from the moment we opened it, to when we’d finished ironing, we noticed lots of details that made life a little easier.