Ironing boards with retractable or removable iron rests, tabletop options and even ironing blankets are great options for homes with limited available space. The durable 100% cotton cover withstands high heat and the thick foam pad comes standard for a smooth ironing surface. While we haven't tested this board in our Lab, we like the V-shaped double leg construction and the iron rest with a rack to hang the items you've just ironed, something many basic boards don't include. For a pop of color, you can purchase the brand's ironing board cover in tons of fun patterns when you're ready for something fun and new. Many people keep their ironing stuff in the garage and again, a wall mounted hanger is great in a garage and can be out at the right height for you.

This over-the-door ironing board makes a great first ironing board for a young person, whether they’re living in a dorm or their first apartment. We look at how much ironing surface they provide, the amount of padding, and how well the cover handles steam and moisture. Great for apartment living and dormitories, the frame includes two brackets that attach to the top of any door. We haven't tested this model in our Lab, but it has mostly excellent consumer reviews and is from a brand we know and trust, though some complained it didn't fit securely on their doors, leading to stability issues.Doors are a great place to keep both your board and iron together, and as the back of doors are often not utilised, keeping them here can suddenly clear loads of space in your home. Prior to joining GH, she graduated from Hofstra University with a bachelor’s degree in forensic science and spent two years as an analyst in an environmental lab in Queens. Ideal for hanging tea towels, oven gloves, or hand towels, their reversible build allows them to be used with doors that are 2cm and 4cm thick. Door-mounted automatic ironing board with steel frame, 100% cotton cover in natural colors, and fabric ironing mat.

Material: Steam irons get very hot, so you want to be sure that your ironing board is not made from a material that can be easily damaged by heat. This is a such a great space saver if you don’t have a lot of storage, This was even easy to take while on a road a trip when I need to refresh some dresses and shirts. The ironing board is the first-ever ironing board with a unique interchangeable iron dock rest, which conveniently repositions to suit left and right-handed users.Likewise with utility rooms, and if like many people you iron in your utility, you’ve got everything to hand. The perforations in the steel allow the board to be sturdy but still lightweight while also allowing steam and heat to pass through and circulate more easily, leading to more even ironing results.