Does an Ironing Board Make a Difference

Ironing can be a tedious job — even lugging the ironing board out of the closet can feel like a chore itself. But having a good ironing board can make all the difference. … Here at the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab, we do a lot of ironing, especially when we test steam irons and garment steamers.

How important is an ironing board?

An ironing board is an important part of the home. It helps keep everyone neat and looking good. For this reason, each home needs a great ironing board that is easy to use yet can be put to many uses to suit everyone in the home. Among the best ironing boards are those that can be folded away after one has used them.

Are table top ironing boards any good?

Tabletop ironing boards can be chintzy and unstable, but the Honey-Can-Do Tabletop Ironing Board with Iron Rest is sturdy and useful, and it’s a strong choice if you don’t need (or don’t have space for) a full-size ironing board. I tested it in 2015 and again in 2019, and it’s still the best small board I’ve tried.