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What is the best ironing board to buy?

I have had a Beldray ironing board for about 20 years (!) and it now squeaks and I need to replace it. Does anyone have any advice for the best make/ model to go for these days?

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1. not sure about makes but I would advise you go for one that has adjustable height and a wide board so you can iron quicker on a larger area. Also one with a shelf underneath is very useful to put ironed clothes on. Brabantia is a good make.
2. one that does the ironing itself is prob the best one!!!
3. best one i got was a mini iron board you can fit it on the table or your worktop it is small and doesnt take up much room i got it from woolworths it is £4.99
4. any one you can tuck your feet under to get you closer and do more ironing
   
   sorry i dont know but thanks for the points
5. If u r in UK buy from Argos ...u have to do only onside...and other Will be done automatically
6. DONT WORRY TOO MUCH ABOUT BRAND NAMES, JUST TOUCH THE TOP OF BOARD IF THE SURFACE IS WELL TAILORED & THE LINING UNDERLAY IS THICK ENOUGH IT IS GOOD. & THE COVER ON TOP IS NOT OF VERY THIN FABRIC TOO. IF UR IRONING BOARD IS SO OLD IT IS TIME TO TOSS IT OFF & BUY A NEW ONE. IF IT IS STILL GOOD & STURDY U CAN RE FURBISH IT WITH A NICE THICK KAHKI MATERIAL OR THE TYPE THEY USE FOR THE ARM CHAIR BEACH TYPE.
7. I've seen one in Argos (I think) that can be folded in half so can be put away - that's the one I will be going for as my Beldray too has seen (many) better days!!
8. One with someone to do the ironing would be best. No, seriously, I have one with height adjustment so I can sit and iron in front of the tv. Makes it more bearable.
9. Got to agree to the Beldray - got one for a wedding present 17 years ago and still going strong apart from the obvious changes in covers.
10. Rowenta IB-6200 Professional Ironing Board - it is sturdy and has a rack where you can hang finished clothes.
11. Personally, I'd have the squeak fixed rather than replace it.
    
    
    
    Have you look out there lately at the new ones??
    
    
    
    Check them out!
12. I have a very wide mesh one. The wide ones make ironing a lot quicker and because of the mesh it is light to carry. Also if you put a layer of cooking foil underneath the cover it will make ironing even faster as the foil reflects heat.