Boardmann Ironing Board - Extra Wide, Blue/Orange/Black, Mesh Back, 3 Year Guarantee (Boardmann Regular)

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A board with a larger number of height adjustments will ensure that the tallest and smallest members of the household will be able to iron without it resulting in an aching back. With a lightweight and compact design that weighs less than 5kg, it’s a spacious ironing board that is far more portable and easier to carry around the home. 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.

The unique shape is designed to speed up ironing and make the process easier and it has lots of handy features to save time and simply ironing. Very wide ironing board which makes life so much easier if you have a large items like bedding to iron. 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. Our testing found that larger ironing boards tended to be more stable and easier to iron on, especially for larger items, such as suits and dresses. We found that it worked better with a corded iron than a cordless one which often has a base that will need storing, too.

Steam generator irons are relatively large and bulky due to their integrated water tank, and as such, you’ll need to choose an ironing board with a strong iron rest that can accommodate their additional size and weight. The handy flex guide prevents your iron cord from tangling/snagging and can be easily clipped into your chosen position. We are committed to offering the best value to our members, with a satisfaction guarantee on both your membership and merchandise. That said, it’s not the most stable of boards and ironing larger items like shirts and bed sheets can be tricky.

Boardmann is one of the largest, widest ironing boards on the market, you can iron more fabric in each pass saving time ironing.With a metal holder strong enough to hold your steam unit, an adjustable, sturdy frame, and the renowned Brabantia quality, this XL board is a great addition to your life.

Make sure you pick a surface to sit it on that’s the right height, though, or you could end up with back strain if you’re ironing for a while. 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 a board tips over or collapses while ironing it might damage a carpet and at worse burn you or someone else. The integrated heat-resistant parking zone allows you to rest the iron between items and thanks to the robust, height-adjustable frame, you can raise the height for taller users or even iron while sitting down if you’d rather watch TV as you iron. Even if you have the fanciest iron in the world, your clothes and sheets will never be crease-free if you’re not using it on a smooth surface. To test the boards, our Head of Reviews Millie Fender and Ecommerce Editor Molly Cleary set off into our testing centre, laundry bags in tow, to spend a few days ironing with a selection of boards and irons to put each product to the test. Whichever look you choose, with a Brabantia ironing board cover the highest product quality and a stylish design are guaranteed.

The robust four-leg design, with a contemporary gunmetal finish, provides strength and stability in use. 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. Due to its smaller surface area and relatively thin cover, it may be best suited to more occasional use - handy for preparing for special occasions or a last-minute refresh of your outfit before leaving the house. Iron cord guides are screwed or clipped to your ironing board and prevent the cord from snagging or getting tangled. There are many typical design factors that mean ironing boards deteriorate over time,’ explains Oliver Craig, Head of Design Management at Joseph Joseph.So if all you need is a few foam layer, you can save money by purchasing a universal felt layer rather than a completely new set. A metalised foil layer on the underside of the cover helps to reflect steam and heat back into the laundry, making it easier and quicker to iron pretty much anything.