At Dunelm we also have a range of ironing boards and covers to choose from. Customers love our fun covers with delightful prints to make ironing a little more fun. They’re great quality, easy-on, washable and well padded to protect your board. Our tabletop ironing boards are a clever option – they are 70 cm (28 inches) long and come with short feet so you can use them on a table or kitchen worktop, and are ideal for shirts and trousers. Tabletop ironing boards are perfect for people who don't have loads of space, don't iron often or like to sit down while ironing. They're compact, lightweight and suited to people who like to sew, too. Wall-mounted ironing board Minky is loved by cleaning gurus the world over, and this ironing board has some great features. We love the Ergo Rest, which makes ironing comfortable for right and left-handed use. The Prozone cover is 100 per cent cotton with heat reflective metallic coating and the Flex Guide prevents the ironing cord from getting tangled. What's not to like? Upright dimensions: 76cm x 33 cm x 15 cm Adjustable height: N/A Folded dimensions: 76cm x 33cm Cover: 100 per cent cotton cover Weight: 1.2kg

This completely depends on both how many people are in your household and how often you are ironing. For example, if you find yourself ironing once a week, we would recommend changing your ironing board cover every three years.How easy is to put up? There's nothing worse (or more painful) than trapping your hand in the legs of your iron or not being able to find the lever to move it up and down. If a wooden ironing board is your dream home appliance, look no further than Foppapedretti. A leader in Italian manufacturing since 1946, this classic and stylish wooden ironing board is pricey, but the quality is reflected in the cost. The frame is made of sturdy long-lasting solid beech with a poplar ply ironing board. The ironing surface is covered with a cotton cover coated with aluminium and a soft polyester lining to make ironing easier. It also features a heat-resistant rubber rest for the iron which slides into the body of the board for storage. The board adjusts to three different heights for comfortable ironing and a shelf is incorporated for storing laundry. When folded, it takes up very little space, stands up on its own and moves easily thanks to the anti-scratch wheels. If you're an eco-friendly warrior, this will be right up your street.

Furthermore, if you happen to get any stains or marks on your ironing board cover, you may need to use a good upholstery cleaner to clean it. Best material for ironing boards Does it easily store away? A chunky ironing board isn't as easy to store away compared to sleeker designs. When deciding on the perfect ironing board for you, it's worth taking into account the following things:If you're low on floor space but have a lot of wall space, a wall-mounted ironing board may be your best choice. It can be folded flat to the wall and only pulled down when it's needed, saving on space. As well as the traditional fixed type (included in our gallery above), you can also store your board on a wall mount if you like, as seen here. Does a good ironing board make a difference?

Freestanding ironing boards are pretty standard and most people will have these in their homes. They will have metal legs (usually steel), a metal surface to iron on, and an ironing board cover. They are usually adjustable, so you can set it to suit whoever is using it. If made from mesh, the steam from the iron will penetrate through the cover and out through the holes. Tabletop ironing board

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You could always grab an extra ironing board cover to put on top of the one that comes with your ironing board, for extra comfort and protection. How often should you change your ironing board cover? Upright dimensions: 85cm x 50cm x 123cm Adjustable height: 85cm - 91cm Folded dimensions: 115cm x 50cm x 14cm Ironing surface: 49cm x 101cm Cover: Cotton coated with heat resistant aluminium Weight: 8.7kg Keep an eye on your cover though as if it shows wear or tear earlier than this, then you will need to change your cover as soon as possible.