Ironing Boards for Australian Homes
A quality ironing board makes the ironing process more comfortable, stable, and efficient. At Everyday Home Living, we stock a range of ironing boards to suit different household sizes, ironing habits, and storage situations, with fast delivery across Australia.
What to Look For in an Ironing Board
Board Size
Ironing boards are available in standard, wide, and compact sizes. A standard board (typically 120 to 135cm long by 38cm wide) suits most everyday garments including shirts, trousers, and children's clothing. A wider board (38 to 45cm) is more efficient for large items like bed sheets, tablecloths, and king-size shirts. A compact or tabletop board suits smaller spaces, travel, or quick touch-up ironing where a full-size board would be set up and put away for a single garment.
Adjustable Height
Ironing at the correct height for your body significantly reduces back and shoulder strain over a long ironing session. Look for a board with adjustable height across a range that suits both standing and seated use, typically from around 70cm to 95cm. The correct ironing height has your elbow slightly bent and the board at hip to waist level when standing.
Board Cover and Padding
A thick, well-padded cover produces a more effective iron as it provides a resilient surface for the iron to press against. Thin covers allow garments to shift and reduce pressing efficiency. Most ironing board covers are replaceable when they wear out. Reflective aluminium covers return heat from the iron back up through the garment, effectively ironing both sides simultaneously for faster results.
Iron Rest and Stability
A wide, stable iron rest keeps the iron safely parked when you reposition a garment. Look for a rest with a heat-resistant surface that can safely hold the iron without risk of tipping. A stable leg frame with rubber feet prevents the board from sliding on smooth floors, which is important in Australian homes with tiled or timber flooring.
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