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. They can cause a bit of condensation from steam, however, so Mumsnet users recommend placing a sheet or towel underneath to protect your surfaces. We measure the force needed to drag each board along a smooth floor, and how much the height of the board drops with a heavy load placed on it. It’s fair to say that many Mumsnet users avoid ironing wherever possible, with many having switched away from a traditional ironing board due to their size and substantial cost.

The Dunelm design even includes a small rail, allowing you to conveniently hang up your clothes as you work your way through the laundry pile.There’s no chance of this slipping or sliding, even if you’re trying to press something last minute before leaving the house. Stubborn creases will disappear with just two to three iron strokes, rather than repeated movements. We have already solved this problem and the Boardmann XL ironing board is the same great shape with an additional ironing rest!

The back of the folded board has a storage bay for an iron so you can keep everything you need for the job in one place. Whether you’re just looking for a new print or your old ironing board cover is in need of replacing – a new cover is sure to bring more fun to your ironing in no time at all. 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. Not all ironing boards are created equal and with so many to choose from, it can be hard to make your choice, especially as they vary so significantly in cost.It is a traditional choice, although a little heavy, and has thick steel legs with non-slip feet and the usual safety lock to ensure it doesn’t open when being moved.

This is useful to both avoid leaving marks on carpet and to prevent the board sliding on laminate or tiled floors. The most commonly used ironing board and the one that often springs to mind when you think of the term is the freestanding ironing board. You should check the stability of your board and ensure that the frame isn’t cracked or starting to rust. The ironing board is a piece of equipment that most of us use nearly every day, and yet we probably never give it any thought.Our ironing board is the widest on the market and means you can iron the things you iron most in HALF the time! Shaped to speed up ironing, a wider design helps you iron more fabric in one pass, with no more shuffling around or rotating clothing causing more creases. While relatively compact and lightweight, the ironing board size is ample enough for shirts and school uniforms, although you may struggle more with bed sheets and linen.

We love the double foam cover that aids efficiency by penetrating steam and the hanging rail is a bonus too.There are many typical design factors that mean ironing boards deteriorate over time,’ explains Oliver Craig, Head of Design Management at Joseph Joseph. Easy to adjust, this durable Brabantia ironing board offers a wide range of height settings to suit both petite and taller users. This is the first of three Brabantia mentions in this guide, but what can we say, we think the brand makes a brilliant ironing board. Reaching a maximum adjustable height of 102cm, it’s comfortable for people standing 6ft tall and more. It is however still relatively small in size, so getting the creases out of your bed sheets and tablecloths may not be as efficient as when using a full-sized board.