This is useful to both avoid leaving marks on carpet and to prevent the board sliding on laminate or tiled floors. Sturdiness was a big factor, and we also took a close look at any additional features that might make a certain board better suited to different iron types, such as steam generators or cordless irons. It’s also a great choice for families with children thanks to a child lock so that the board can’t collapse accidentally or be opened by little hands.

While the best steam irons can help you iron out the creases and help your collars stand to attention, they’d be nothing without any ironing board to keep them company.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. Another plus is the fact that it has a storage space that will hold a regular-sized iron for easy storage. And from the moment we opened it, to when we’d finished ironing, we noticed lots of details that made life a little easier. This lightweight steel board can be hung up in a wardrobe or cupboard, ready for those times when you’ve looked in the mirror and realised your outfit could be improved if you pressed out the creases. It’s height adjustable too, with a secure close system to ensure it stays secure and sturdy, no matter how long you’re using it.

You can place freestanding ironing boards anywhere you want around the home so you can watch television while ironing. A panel of testers – ranging in height, gender and age – assess each ironing board on how easy it is to carry, set up, adjust the height and iron on.If your ironing board has bent, preventing you from placing the iron on it, we want to address this issue promptly. Scratch-resistant wheels preserve the most delicate surfaces and allow the board to move, once closed, with one hand. I had cheapo ones in the past and found the surface was a bit small and they felt flimsy with a steam generator iron. I iron a lot of school shirts and t-shirts, I can iron a complete shirt without having to put the iron down and move the garment 2 or 3 times. We found that it worked better with a corded iron than a cordless one which often has a base that will need storing, too.

The prozone cover has a heat-reflective metallic coating concentrated at the nose end of the board for faster crease removal, whilst the extra thick felt underlay gives a smooth ironing surface. 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. Where as before ironing was just an extra job I struggled with (ie burning my carpet) it’s now a joy!We also like the design of the legs on this quality ironing board – horizontal struts rather than individual legs – that spread its weight evenly, which meant less dents on our carpet, and better overall sturdiness. 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.