Types of Ironing Board Covers That Make Ironing Faster & Easier
- Choosing the right ironing board cover makes the process faster and easier.ironing image by jovica antoski from Fotolia.com
Wear clean, wrinkle-free clothing to avoid looking sloppy or to avoid ironing. Often considered a chore, ironing uses heat to ease stubborn wrinkles out of clothing. Ironing is a frustrating experience without the right tools. Arm yourself with a good quality iron and ironing board. Pay special attention to the ironing board cover; choose one that enhances speed and efficiency to your ironing experience. - Ironing board covers generally come in two different backings. A foam backing offers a smoother surface so that the iron glides across the board with ease. A felt backing eliminates bumps due to the felt's softness, an especially important quality when ironing over buttons that may otherwise result in annoying bumps or creases. Either of these backings will enhance your ironing experience by providing you with a smooth surface to iron on.
- Choose a metallic ironing board cover to speed up the process of ironing. By reflecting heat through the cover and into the clothes, ironing board covers made from metal reduce the amount of heat and electricity required to complete the job. Metal also heats quickly, making the process a quick and easy one. Alternatively, choose a cotton ironing board cover. Perhaps the most common material for covers, cotton does not absorb heat. Although cotton will not accelerate ironing speed, it is highly durable and can sustain great amounts of heat. Or choose silicon-based ironing board covers. Preferred by commercial dry cleaners, silicon covers transform ironing into an easy, effortless experience.
- Although most ironing board covers come in a standard size measuring 49 inches long and 18 inches wide, there are significant variations. Always measure your ironing board to avoid purchasing a cover that is too large or too small. A larger cover will crinkle and bunch, slowing down the ironing process, while a smaller cover will not fit at all. Choose a cover containing an elastic edge to ensure a tight fit. Alternatively, choose a cover containing a drawstring edge for an adjustable fit if preferred.
