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Key specs — Size of ironing surface: 97cm x 34cm; Adjustable height: 51cm to 84cm; Weight: 3. Buy now from Argos. Sturdy, steel frame? Height adjustable and good for tall people? Machine washable cover? Wide board? And so the list of plus points goes on, making this a great all-rounder for pretty much every kind of ironing job.

You can also keep the flex from getting in the way while you iron, thanks to the specially designed holder — although we found it can occasionally catch. Key specs — Size of ironing surface: cm x 40cm; Adjustable height: 46cm to 97cm; Weight: 6. Buy now from Lakeland. This super-solid ironing board weighs and costs twice as much as some rivals, but it brings some innovative features and precision engineering that make it incredibly smooth and easy to set up and put away. Highlights are the plastic tray to catch water drops and a large, sturdy iron holder that unusually will hold a steam generator iron with a footprint of up to 36 x 25cm.

The Ironing Table also includes safety features that prevent it from being knocked over by boisterous kids. We look at how much ironing surface they provide, the amount of padding, and how well the cover handles steam and moisture.

Helpful add-ons like iron rests, sleeve boards, cord holders and clothes shelves are also taken into account. Below are our picks, a mix of ironing boards we've tested in the lab, editor favorites and those that are highly rated and reviewed online.

Here are the best ironing boards of This is a favorite in the Cleaning Lab because it has just about everything you could want in an ironing board. There is also a built-in child safety lock to prevent it from collapsing while in use.

This ironing board includes a lot of the features of higher-end ironing boards, but at a fraction of the price. It has an iron rest to set the iron on when not in use and a handy garment shelf underneath the board to hold folded freshly-pressed garments.

The vented mesh top helps provide optimal steam flow and the legs are made of lightweight sturdy metal with non-skid rubber feet.

Save some space with this small but mighty ironing board. It has foldable legs so it can be set on top of a table or any flat surface to iron. Take note though, this isn't the best board to iron long sleeves on because the end of the ironing board is rounded rather than tapered.

For those looking to save some floor space, this ironing board hangs over a door. The ironing board folds down when needed and can be locked in place to lay flat against the door when not in use. It also has over 3, reviews and a 4. It weighs approximately 7. If you need a tabletop ironing board, this one from Home Essentials is a great choice.

Our Home Appliances and Cleaning Products Lab Director, Carolyn Forte , likes this one since it sits higher off the table which means your clothes will wrinkle less.

It also has a retractable iron rest to keep your iron handy while working. It's perfect for touch-up ironing or when you're in a hurry and don't have time to fuss with pulling out a full-size board. Here in the lab, we have been impressed with many Homz products for how well made they are.

I checked underneath each board to see how much steam came through, because good ventilation keeps the board—and your clothes—from getting too damp. I compared the quality of the cover materials, joints, and iron holders if included , and compared height adjustability.

I also checked for ease of opening and closing including noise , and I measured the ironing surface of each board and mat, noting its best use case small items, extra-large items and how easy it was to store. I recommend it to everyone who wants to make a tedious chore almost delightful. The options are more colorful than the simple pattern on the Homz Durabilt or the utilitarian stripes and solids on many other boards.

Brabantia also sells replacement covers in additional designs. I recommend this board to everyone, even my mom bought one. I'm long-term testing Brabantia B from our testing, and in , I compared it with a brand-new board with the same cover. The original has been subjected to the weight of king-size quilts and blankets, several bumps into walls, a cross-country trip in a moving crate, and countless openings and closings.

The cover has seen its fair share of scorched polyesters Halloween costumes , iron-on transfers more Halloween costumes , spray starch, and a couple of melted sewing pins. I could not tell the difference between the two boards when I compared them side by side.

The original is my everyday choice for clothes and linens. Brabantia offers a year warranty for its ironing boards, compared with five years for the Homz Durabilt.

That version of the board also costs about 50 percent more than the one I tested. One of our senior editors who lives in a small apartment has been long-term testing the Durabilt for a few years and loves it for sewing, but she says it does take up space.

We think the Honey-Can-Do will last much longer. It also wobbled considerably less than the Whitmor and the Polder Deluxe Tabletop Board , making it the least frustrating to use.

This sturdy ironing board is specifically designed to work with heavier steam-generating irons. In that vein, its steamer rack collects the condensation from the appliance, helping you avoid leaks and wet floors. Add a pop of color to your laundry routine with this bright orange piece, which is foldable and boasts a wide, ergonomic design that will keep you in alignment as you work on your garments.

The board's frame is aluminum, as opposed to steel, so it's lightweight, too. Thanks to its mesh top, this ironing board is perfect for steaming; its legs were designed to provide maximum stability. Homz Durabillt Freestanding Ironing Board. These high-quality essentials deserve a compact space in your laundry room. By Rachel Sanoff September 02, Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team.

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