Everyone always cares what their clothes look like. Even modern mixed materials need ironing, at least sometimes, and natural fabrics without an iron turn into a “sad rag”. Working with an iron on a kitchen table is not a thankful task, the table is uncomfortable for this, and the household will not be happy. The modern market offers many models of this furniture needed in the house.
The most common is a folding table equipped with a metal iron stand.
Design
The important part is the ironing surface, on its size, base material and cover-cover, convenience of work and durability depend:
- the most common option, it is the cheapest and not the best - it is chipboard or plywood. As you use, such material will delaminate, a constant creak will accompany ironing until new furniture is bought;
- a metal plate with holes makes the structure heavier, after a short time, when using an iron with steam, the cover will be badly damaged;
- the metal mesh allows steam to pass through well, does not make it heavier, of the shortcomings is the printing of the mesh through the cover. Correct the position can substrate from felt;
- plastic sheet is a good base only for steam iron;
- a wooden board has practically no drawbacks, especially if the manufacturer made a special wood impregnation.
The basis of the ironing surface is covered with a cover. It comes from cotton fabric - this option is the most common and good for ironing. More modern models are complemented by a cover of non-stick fabric. Such a cover is heat-resistant and waterproof, the minimum friction created by the surface can be considered a drawback, things on such a board glide strongly, which makes work somewhat difficult. It is advisable that the removable cover be supplemented with felt, especially if the ironing surface itself is made of metal mesh.
Important! It’s good that the cover is removable. Its fastening is preferably on the ropes.
One of the important characteristics is sustainability. To do this, it is desirable that the legs protrude beyond its perimeter. The ironing table will be a little less compact, but more stable. Rubber tips should be worn on the legs so that the table does not scratch the floor.
It is good if the selected board is equipped with a metal iron stand. This will allow you to set the iron aside not to turn it upright each time.
If you want to bring ironing to perfection, it is useful to purchase a sleeve stand. With its help, the ironed sleeves will no longer have pressed-in bends, each sleeve ridge will be perfectly ironed.
In some models, a shelf for things is fixed under the board, ironed things can cool on it.
Reference! It is undesirable to hide freshly ironed laundry in the closet in order to avoid an unpleasant odor afterwards.
A nice addition will be a special ironing grid, when using the grid there will no longer be pressed spots from the iron.
What should be the size according to the standard
Width height length
Universal (classic) ironing boards are relatively light. Even a miniature girl can independently decompose such a structure, if necessary, fold it and put it behind a cabinet without someone else's help.
Such boards produce the following dimensions:
- large ones are from 140 cm to 120 cm long, the width of the ironing surface is from 38 cm to 40 cm, when folded, the length will be from 163 cm to 168 cm. Such a board allows you to iron things of different sizes. Moreover, it is quite light;
- small-sized ones are from 110 cm to 120 cm long, surface width from 30 cm to 35 cm, when folded, the length will be from 133 cm to 143 cm;
- both folded sizes are only seven centimeters wide, which makes them easy to hide in a small apartment.
Classic boards when installed for ironing, have two folding mechanisms.
Freely adjusts the height of the table to the needs of the hostess a smooth mechanism. A more common step mechanism. It has about five levels of layout, which is quite enough to choose your convenient ironing height.
Attention! The stepped mechanism has established itself as the most durable.
Description of small boards, standard
A classic and equally common desktop model. It takes up little space and weighs even less than previous models. Ironing surface is only one hundred and thirty centimeters. The disadvantages include the impossibility of adjusting the height and the small size that does not allow to iron out large things.
On sale there are compact ironing boards made of steel, comfortable and yet lightweight. She hangs herself on the wall with a metal hook. Easy to hide, also easy to reach to iron a small item.
What are the types of ironing tables
Today in the market you can pick up very interesting ironing tables to your liking. This furniture can not only facilitate, but also decorate life.
Ironing furniture equipped with drawers for clothes, made of wood. The boxes themselves are woven from willow twigs. Inside the laundry baskets, beautiful covers cover. The built-in board itself consists of three parts connected by furniture hinges. The only drawback is the non-removable cover.
The standard ironing board is 129 by 35 cm, eighty-five centimeters high from the floor.
A curbstone - an ironing board when folded will leave guests in the dark about the purpose of a beautiful nightstand. The stand itself is made of natural wood. The owners of small-sized apartments will help out, since they take up quite a bit of space when folded. When unfolded, there are shelves on which you can fold ironed linen. The ironing surface of such a board is small.
The wide board is distinguished by the impressive size of the ironing surface. The surface of 48 cm by 129 cm will iron any, including large, things. She has a smooth folding mechanism, which allows you to adjust the height to any height, the range of height adjustment is thirty centimeters. The base is made of metal mesh, well suited for steam ironing, printing is not threatened thanks to a removable cotton cover on the felt. Of the shortcomings, only the weight of the board, for it is better to determine a permanent place.
A stepladder will appeal to fans to minimize the number of things in the house. A convenient, durable staircase is used for ironing at the right time. It folds up, but takes up more space compared to classic ironing boards.
An ironing board that leans back hides behind a mirror on the wall. It is installed in a wooden box, the door-mirror can open both left and right, it is possible to install hinges from the right side. The board has a smooth lowering mechanism. Withstands such a board with the correct installation of up to fifty kilograms.
If you want to bring home ironing to professional heights on sale, you can find an ironing system. In it, an iron and an ironing board are connected together. Such a board is equipped with a system of blowing and blowing air. In blowing mode, an air cushion is formed on the board. This mode is suitable for ironing delicate fabrics. Thanks to this function, all complex fabrics will be ironed flawlessly. The mode of blowing will draw the fabric to the board and prevent it from sliding on the surface.
Such a mode is suitable for such products as, for example, classic pants with pleats.
The combination of temperature, steam and air mode provides excellent ironing quality. The most complex fabrics will be ironed flawlessly, without much effort on the part of the hostess. Of the shortcomings, a considerable price and size, it will not work to fold such a board behind a cabinet.
Reference! Buying a system can be a wise investment when equipping a studio.
The market of household goods allows you to choose a convenient and high-quality ironing board based on your own preferences and living conditions. You no longer need to rearrange the furniture in the apartment to bring in a new component. This is so important for small-sized apartments, and if you are the owner of a large living space, you can purchase an ironing system, which any task can bring to wardrobe in perfect condition.
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