Which ironing board cover to choose?

Ironing can be not only more fun, but also more efficient with the right accessories. In addition to a good iron, you should also choose a good ironing board cover to help you achieve the best results. We suggest what aspects should be considered when choosing it.

Ironing requires precision, but that's not all. Achieving the desired result without the right equipment is not easy. If you want maximum efficiency and comfort, you should choose an iron with special programs and the ability to precisely control the temperature. In this way, you can quickly and easily iron any type of fabric, as well as achieve the effect of impeccable smoothness of the fabric. At the same time, you will take care of the safety of your favorite clothes.

Not everyone knows that there is another accessory on which the convenience and quality of ironing largely depend. This is the board cover. How to choose the optimal one? In addition to a pleasant color and pattern, the ironing cover has other important parameters that affect its ease of use. First of all, it must be correctly adjusted to the dimensions of the board. But that's not all. What to look for when choosing this piece of household appliances?

Cover size - how to adjust to the board?

If you are not sure about the size of your ironing board, the best solution is to choose a universal cover that can be adjusted to fit your model. Flexible corners and a tie-down clip are the elements that make the lid fit well. This fastening also prevents the material from shifting during operation. Examples of sizes of boards on which such a coating is laid: 110-130 cm long and 30-45 cm wide. This model is offered by Vileda.

Sizes may vary. Some manufacturers use centimeter markings, others use the SML scale. Given that the dimensions of the boards are usually given in the first version, it is worth deciphering this scale. Here S stands for 110x30 cm and XXL for 150x50 cm. So by choosing an S-XXL universal cover such as the one in Wenko's offer, you can count on it to fit all boards from 110 to 150 cm long. and a width of 30 to 50 cm. This is a fairly large range, so you don't have to worry about mismatch.

Ironing board cover - what kind of cover should it be?

A good coating guarantees the reflection of heat and water vapor, and also increases the comfort of ironing. Thanks to this mechanism, the iron can work efficiently at a lower temperature, which is important for fabrics that are more sensitive to burns, such as tulle. At the same time, this guarantees a higher ironing efficiency as the heat returns to the material instead of being lost. This results in a faster pace of work with equal efficiency. Moisture does not penetrate the wrong side of the coating, so even when ironing with steam, a wet spot will not appear under the board.

What coverage is best for this? We mainly recommend ceramic coated lids. It is also worth paying attention to the texture of the ironing board lining. Here, slippery material is best suited, on which the iron will glide smoothly. Thanks to this, you will increase the efficiency of ironing.

It is worth choosing cases consisting of several layers:

• cotton with a metallic layer,
• polyurethane foam or teflon foam,
• sponges.

Thanks to this design, the heat of the iron will be used better. The thick layer guarantees a smooth ironing surface, regardless of the texture of your board.

Which ironing board cover to choose? Most Important Aspects

In addition to the above features, you should also pay attention to:

• number of layers - on the market you will find single-layer, two-layer and three-layer options. The third one is the most convenient. A thick ironing board cover will allow you to easily slide the iron over the surface;
• Fasteners – Ironing board covers should fit snugly and stay in place. This requires proper fastening. Tension laces, Velcro and clip locks are best suited here. Flexible corners allow even better adaptation to the shape of the board and the corresponding material tension. If you do not have a dense enough coverage, you can purchase tensioners separately, for example, from Brabantia.

If you want to be able to iron while traveling, we recommend you buy an ironing pad that can be placed anywhere - on a table or even on the floor. It is thick enough to keep you comfortable and at the same time guarantee the best results. A wide range of substrates can be found, among other things, in the offer of the Wenko brand.

Increase comfort during laborious ironing. Thanks to a properly selected coating applied to the board, the iron will easily glide over the material. Get your clothes back to the perfect smoothness with these handy ironing attachments.