These Ironing Boards Will Make the Process of Pressing Garments That Much Smoother
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Getting the wrinkles out of freshly washed clothing can be a tedious process, but the right ironing board can make things a lot smoother—no pun intended. To make your next load of laundry easier, we poured through dozens of iterations and curated the top-rated options below. With their ergonomic designs, stylish colors, and unique technologies to avoid leaks and accidental wrinkles, these aren't your typical household products.
Top Picks
Best Tabletop Ironing Board: Honey-Can-Do Foldable Tabletop Ironing Board
Best Oversized Ironing Board: Rowenta Pro Compact Ironing Board
Best Ironing Board Cabinet: Grandin Road ″Owen″ Ironing Cabinet
Best Over-the-Door Ironing Board: Urban Outfitters Over-the-Door Hanging Ironing Board
Best Ironing Board for Steaming: Brabantia Foldable Linen Ironing Board with Folding Steam Unit Holder
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Honey-Can-Do
This is the perfect ironing board if you're constantly on the go, but need your pristine clothes, stat—it can be used directly on a tabletop.
Shop Now: Honey-Can-Do Foldable Tabletop Ironing Board, $26.03, amazon.com.
Rowenta
With four height-adjustable settings and an oversized work surface, this piece mitigates virtually every ironing pain point. Not sure where to place your appliance? There's an iron rest for that. Not sure how to steam clothes effectively? A fold-out linen rack allows you to hang items before you pass over them.
Shop Now: Rowenta Pro Compact Ironing Board, $199.95, williams-sonoma.com.
Household Essentials
Many ironing boards have thin foam padding, which crumbles easily; this ultimately makes it more difficult to remove wrinkles from your garments. Unlike others, this board has a thicker layer of foam, so it's less likely to disintegrate and interrupt your laundry routine.
Shop Now: Household Essentials Mega Steel Top Freestanding Ironing Board, $69.99, wayfair.com.
Grandin Road
Why settle for an ironing board, when you could have an ironing station? This standalone cart features a fold-out board and offers ample storage for laundry supplies, like detergent, stain removers, towels, and more.
Shop Now: Grandin Road "Owen" Ironing Cabinet, $479.20, grandinroad.com.
Homz
Stable and adjustable, this is the best-selling option on Amazon. Its steel top aids with heat distribution and the foldable, lightweight design makes for easy storing.
Shop Now: Homz T-Leg Ironing Board in Geometric Gray, $44.82, amazon.com.
Brabantia
As its name suggests, this ironing board is supremely stable and has an extra-thick cushion cover for your comfort. What's more, the oversized work surface makes this task a breeze.
Shop Now: Brabantia Super Stable XL Comfort Professional Ironing Board, $129.99, bedbathandbeyond.com.
Urban Outfitters
If you have a tiny laundry room—or live in an apartment building with limited access to one—and over-the-door iteration is a space-saving option.
Shop Now: Urban Outfitters Over-the-Door Hanging Ironing Board, $79, urbanoutfitters.com.
Brabantia
This sturdy ironing board is specifically designed to work with heavier steam-generating irons. In that vein, its steamer rack collects the condensation from the appliance, helping you avoid leaks and wet floors.
Shop Now: Brabantia Foldable Linen Ironing Board with Folding Steam Unit Holder, $222.95, williams-sonoma.com.
Household Essentials
Add a pop of color to your laundry routine with this bright orange piece, which is foldable and boasts a wide, ergonomic design that will keep you in alignment as you work on your garments. The board's frame is aluminum, as opposed to steel, so it's lightweight, too.
Shop Now: Household Essentials "STYL" Iron Board in Orange, $113.99, target.com.
Homz
Thanks to its mesh top, this ironing board is perfect for steaming; its legs were designed to provide maximum stability.
Shop Now: Homz Durabillt Freestanding Ironing Board, $106.09, wayfair.com.