Ironing Boards

[MissGotRocks]

I know not everyone does a lot of ironing these days but I iron every week. My ironing board, which was given to me as a wedding shower gift 42 years ago! - finally rusted on the top. I ordered a new one with pretty good reviews from Amazon but it wobbles like no tomorrow!

Has anyone recently purchased or can someone recommend a good ironing board that doesn't wobble? I also prefer one with no iron holders or trays or things - just a decent ironing board that stays firmly on the floor? You wouldn't think this would be so hard to find but apparently they don't make them like they used to!

 

[OoohShiny]

If you still have your old ironing board, you could de-rust it and then have it re-painted or re-enameled!

 

[Austina]

I used to have an ironing board with an integrated seat so it never wobbled because I was the ballast I gave it up in favour of a steam press, so much easier for ironing large items like sheets and duvet covers, as well as shirts, t shirts and jeans.

I just sit at my kitchen table to use it

 

[MissGotRocks]

If you still have your old ironing board, you could de-rust it and then have it re-painted or re-enameled!

I thought about that but it was almost rusted through in places - plus I was afraid if it was repainted, it would maybe transfer to the new ironing board cover. Still a thought though!

 

[MissGotRocks]

I used to have an ironing board with an integrated seat so it never wobbled because I was the ballast I gave it up in favour of a steam press, so much easier for ironing large items like sheets and duvet covers, as well as shirts, t shirts and jeans.

I just sit at my kitchen table to use it

An interesting twist on ironing - something to think about - thanks!

 

[MissGotRocks]

So my husband did some adjustment to the feet and legs and for now the ironing board sits firmly and level on the floor. Let's hope it holds! I have looked through so many ironing boards online but so many of them mention the wobble in the reviews. Some could be due to shipping damage but I just don't think they are made as sturdy as they used to be.

 

[FlashyFlamingo]

I used to have an ironing board with an integrated seat so it never wobbled because I was the ballast I gave it up in favour of a steam press, so much easier for ironing large items like sheets and duvet covers, as well as shirts, t shirts and jeans.

I just sit at my kitchen table to use it

I second a steam press. It gets my dress shirts super crispy. Like dry cleaner crispy. Nothing better than a crisp white shirt with the creases just right.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

I wonder if that fix your husband made doesn't work out if you might be able to find a vintage ironing board somewhere. It is so true that things are not made like they used to so I buy the old stuff and it lasts forever.

 

[MissGotRocks]

I wonder if that fix your husband made doesn't work out if you might be able to find a vintage ironing board somewhere. It is so true that things are not made like they used to so I buy the old stuff and it lasts forever.

Interesting that you say that. My old ironing board was a Proctor Silex and I saw a listing for a vintage Proctor Silex on ebay but it had been sold. The only negative I could say about that old board was that the table of it was more solid with just a few vent holes. I guess that's why it rusted so badly. Today's are metal mesh - more air in, less sturdy and less costly to make though!

 

[MissGotRocks]

I second a steam press. It gets my dress shirts super crispy. Like dry cleaner crispy. Nothing better than a crisp white shirt with the creases just right.

These are very interesting and something I might look into. I love ironed clothes with knife edge creases and all!

 

[Arcadian]

After reading this, I'm actually embarrassed to say I haven't ironed anything since maybe the late 90's..... I don't think I can actually REMEMBER how to do it. I do use the refresh/steam function in my dryer (its so bomb.com!)