Ironing Board Ironing Board cover
Ironing Board Cover
by ironing board .org.ukHow to choose an Ironing Board Cover
An Ironing Board Cover needs to have certain qualities to ensure you get the best result and easiest ironing experience.
The first priority is to make sure that your ironing board cover is the right size for your ironing board. Whilst this may sound like an obvious thing, many boards are wider, particularly newer models, and whilst it is possible to securely fix a larger cover to a smaller board, if your cover is too narrow, it will either not fit at all or slip off the edges as you iron.
The way the ironing board cover fixes over the board can also be important. Some will come with elasticated fixings, whilst others will have draw strings. You can also get additional ties that go under the ironing board and hold the edges together for increased stability.
The material the cover is made from is also important as it will affect the ease of ironing and the durability of the ironing board cover. Plain cotton covers are usually the cheapest, whereas a silicon ironing board cover helps to reflect the heat allowing for superior ironing results. A foam backing to your ironing board cover will provide a smoother surface and also make the ironing easier.