A small ironing board is ideal for frequent moving, traveling or small apartments.
Board Selection Criteria
A compact ironing board should not only be small, but also comfortable.
When choosing a mini-board, you should pay attention to the same criteria as when choosing a regular one: dimensions, weight, quality, materials, compactness when folding. More attention when choosing a mini-board, of course, should be given to dimensions and weight.
If the ironing surface is very narrow and small, it will be completely uncomfortable to iron even shirts on it. With weight, you also need to be careful, because often too lightweight boards become unstable and completely unsuitable because of this for the intended purpose.
You also need to pay attention to the coating - it should not burn and be hard so as not to buy covers for the surface too often.
Mini options
What is convenient to carry with you in a suitcase is often called a table top. This option on average weighs about 1 kg, so it does not cause much trouble. In addition, most often it does not have legs, so there is no problem with instability - just put the board on a flat surface or fix it above it.
The most popular model is called Gimi pollicino. Its dimensions are 73x30 cm, and the only drawback is the lack of strength of the base.
Leifheit AirBoard Compact Table - table iron, has the same dimensions as the previous one - 73x30 cm. It is made of special plastic that reflects heat, so ironing is more efficient. A small canvas is offset by speed and quality.
The most expensive option is Foppapedretti Stirofast. Has additional hooks for clothes.Despite its small size, it folds up to 50 cm, fits even in a bag.
This is a quality and durable find for long trips. There are additional accessories that allow her to turn into a full board.
Russian budget alternative - "Nika Table". This ironing board has supporting legs 10 cm high, which allows it to stand, for example, on a table. Compared to its foreign competitors, it has a low price.
Another model - Frank lee. Convenient option with heat-resistant coating. She has long folding legs, but they are not very stable for such a model.
A significant minus of such types of ironing machines is that they are adapted only for express ironing, that is, on vacation, a business trip or in another emergency.
If you can still iron a midi skirt or flared trousers, then you can forget about bedding, long dresses, curtains and other voluminous things.
Fancy Home Solutions
The modern world is so adapted to the needs of people that now you can see various options that allow you to hide the ironer in the apartment without compromising on space. Ironing boards built into the wall, cabinet or chest of drawers practically do not interfere in the apartment. The price of such models may differ significantly from the classic originals, but the quality of the ironing board does not suffer.
The main advantage of built-in boards is their invisibility. As soon as all procedures are completed, the ironing board turns into an element of furniture: a cupboard or a mirror, and at the same time it does not spoil the interior at all. Minuses are insignificant: there are no additional hooks for clothes, and there is no possibility to transfer it to another place. If such a board is installed in a small apartment, then there will be no question of transfer.
Selection tips
Here are some simple tips to help you save money:
- you should trust already trusted companies if you do not want to buy mini-ironers every few months;
- do not buy desktop boards with built-in functions - they can quickly fail;
- you need to be careful when carrying or transporting the ironer - it can easily break;
- no need to try to iron voluminous things - you can accidentally burn them;
- Place the desktop board only on a flat surface.
See how to make a mini-board with your own hands in the next video.
