This post is sponsored by de Machinor. As always, all opinions are 100% mine.
Laundry is one of those never-ending chores – just when you finally get one load put away, you realize that the laundry hamper is, once again, overflowing! And to top it all off, you still have a pile of clean items that are waiting to be ironed. In all honesty, I try to avoid ironing at all costs, but, sometimes, it’s just got to be done!
When it comes to chores, anything that makes my job easier and cuts down on time is a favorite in my book. When de Machinor offered to send me one of their IronEase Pro ironing boards, I jumped at the chance. Our previous ironing board actually broke a few months ago so I had been ironing on the floor – not a good thing!
The Iron Ease is pretty much the Cadillac of all ironing boards with a number of new and innovative design features that set it apart. It is definitely a little pricier than the average ironing board but, in this case, you really do get what you pay for. The Iron Ease is actually the only US brand that has a board constructed of steel rather than plastic and it really is built to last you a lifetime. You can read more about it HERE but here are a few of my favorite features…
- The child safety/transportation lock. One of my biggest annoyances with my old ironing board was how easily it came apart. Every time I moved it from its storage area to where I was going to be ironing, it would open up and bang into something. The Iron Ease has a lock that allows it to stay in place, yet can still be released easily when I want to set it up {and it is height adjustable!!}
- The shoulder wing system. Now why didn’t someone come up with this sooner? The shoulder wing system basically allows you to iron shirts without having to rearrange them a million times to get to all of those wrinkles. The wings can easily be retracted back when you do not need them.
- Adjustable basket. Just because you are ironing, doesn’t mean you have to be away from all of the fun! Keep your phone handy with your tunes playing or stash the TV remote in there so you can do some channel surfing. I always love the little extra touches!
- Extra large board shape. This board is much wider than a standard ironing board making it easier to iron larger items like curtains, linens,or table cloths. If you are a sewer or quilter and spend a lot of time ironing your fabrics, this is the board for you! I also love that it has a hanger on the end so you can hang up your items as you go.
The Iron Ease is not yet available in stores but can be purchased directly from de Machinor {with FREE shipping in Canada!} or through Amazon in either the US or Canada.
Now that you have seen my cool ironing board, here are some tips to make that ironing go even quicker and easier!
Quick and Easy Ironing Tips
- Set up your ironing board in your bedroom if possible. You can sort out your clothes on your bed and your closet is close by for hanging afterwards.
- Organize your clothes first according to fabric type and iron temperature. Be sure to read those labels if you have not ironed your item before.
- Iron clothes that require the coolest setting first and work your way up in temperature.
- To prevent wrinkles, move freshly ironed surfaces away from you. Place items on a hanger as soon as you are done.
- Insert a rolled up towel in sleeves so they can be ironed without leaving creases.
- Create a homemade spray starch using 1 tbsp cornstarch to 2 cups of water. Dissolve well and place in a spray bottle to use. This will make your item easier to iron and make it more wrinkle-resistant throughout the day. {just don’t use too much!}
- Iron dress shirts or sheets while slightly damp to help get rid of wrinkles easier. If they are already dried, mist lightly with a water bottle.
So who wants to win a new IronEase Pro ironing board?
Just follow the Rafflecopter prompts below to enter. Please note that this giveaway is only open to residents of Canada.
Love the shoulder wing feature.
I love the wings that make the end square. I quilt and this would make ironing fabric so much easier.
love the shoulder wing!!!
I love the shoulder wings – what a genius idea! This definitely is the Cadillac of ironing boards!
I love the Wings!
Omg the wings!!!
Love the way it helps to iron dress shirts!
I LOVE how it has an adjustable basket!
the wing system, definitely 🙂
Love the DIY spray starch and phone basket
Wow, I really like that it has the extra large board shape, When I am iron the curtains, I always have to go back and touch up spot from the hanging over while I am still ironing.Or when I am pressing out the seams on the quilts while I am making them.
Love the shoulder wing system!
I love the adjustable basket…what a great feature!
My husband would love the shoulder wing system for ironing his shirts (yes, I am a bad wife and I make him iron his own)….hahaha. I only iron when I sew:)
I have been looking for a better quality ironing board like this product. I love the basket. Very smart idea! Thank you for sponsoring this! Also pinning for the fabulous ironing tips!
I iron when the pile on top of the ironing board grows too big! But this looks indeed to be a Cadillac of boards! Where do you buy one- if I don’t win one :)?
Currently you can order directly from the deMachinor website or through Amazon {just click on the links in the post}. I know they have had trouble keeping them in stock through the US Amazon site but they should be getting more soon!
Oops, forgot, my fav feature is the handy wide board and spot to hang shirts from.
OMG the shoulder wing feature is absolutely BRILLIANT! Would love to win one of these. We do so much ironing in our house!
I love the shoulder wing feature! Would be great for ironing my husband’s uniform shirts.
My favorite feature is the adjustable basket!
I like the hangar holder. I have no where to hang shirts where I iron…
Thx for your reply. I saw scrolling thru, just now, you had the shopping / buying links in the post for the ironing board. I guess I was just reading too fast and excited to win one 🙂 so I missed it first time thru.
That shoulder wing system is AMAZING!!! I need it. I iron mostly fabric so having the option to have a rectangular ironing board is great. The pocket for cell phones is also pretty fabulous. I was just sewing my daughter’s birthday dress over the weekend and thinking how in need I am of a new iron and ironing board.
I love the wings on the ironing board, this would make ironing so much faster. Thanks for the giveaway!
I absolutely love it. I am an ironing girl, and a treat like that ironing system would just make my summer. Thanks
I like the shoulder wing!!
I hate to iron but this would make it a whole lot easier.
definitely the shoulder wings! And the adjustable basket it cool too 🙂
I like the shoulder wing feature. Would make ironing a little less painful 🙂
The wings are a great idea!
I like the shoulder wing system
I like the Adjustable basket.
The only time I take the iron out if the cabinet is if I’m sewing and have to press a seam. Or for kids’ peeler beads
This looks great. I’m going to get one. Now…..any iron reccomendations?
I actually just have a really basic iron that I got for my wedding 13 years ago! lol!
When I learned to iron shirts, the rule was details first, then the big surfaces: collar, back yoke, cuffs, sleeves the back, then the front. The back is ironed on the inside and the front laid nicely on top of the back while ironing. This way the larger parts do not get wrinkled while ironing the details.