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Best Ironing Board Cover UK 

By  Enda McLarnon

Thanks for taking your time to read our reviews on the best ironing board covers that are currently available on the UK market. 

Top Tips for Buying an Ironing Board Cover

Measure the Size of Your Ironing Board

We appreciate that this sounds obvious. but we see many complaints about people buying a cover and then saying it didn't fit their board. Manufacturers of ironing boards to do make these in different sizes as you can see from the comparison table above.

Always measure the board from the tip to the heel for length, and then measure the width of the board. It is best to do this in centimetres.

When buying the cover make sure it is bigger than the board for both length and width. All of the covers available have some type of elastic to help make these a snug fit.

Foam and Covers

You do want to buy a cover with good foam layers in it. Those layers can basically absorb steam and help dry clothes much faster when ironing.

Steam Ironing Board Comparison Table

Just below we have shown the various size of ironing boards that you can buy for steam irons.

Size

Centimetres

Inches

Size A

110 x 30

43 x 12

Size B

124 x 38

48.8 x 15

Size C

124 x 45

48.8 x 17.7

Size D

135 x 45

53 x 17.7

Size E

135 x 49

53 x 19.3

Top 6 Ironing Board Covers UK 2024

1. Vileda Premium 2-in-1 Ironing Board Cover

Vileda 172217 Premium 2-in-1 Ironing Board Cover

This cover is made in Italy and is a universal size. It fits ironing boards with 110-130cm length and 30-45cm width It uses a drawstring to pull the cover in for a very snug fit. It has two ties and there is a fine string threaded in the middle of the ties so simply pull them in to fit round the ironing board.

It has 3 layers, cotton, foam and felt

The cotton layer helps prevent condensation and reduces the risk of rusting.

The cover is easy to fit as it uses an elastic and clip

Check Amazon UK for Availability - Price when reviewed £9.00

2. Minky Smartfit Reflector Ironing Board Cover

Minky Reflector Ironing Board Cover, Heat-Reflective Iron Board Cover, Large Ironing Board Covers 125 x 45 cm, Drawstring Minky Ironing Board Cover, Blue & White, Foam Padding, Made in the UK

This cover is available in mint green or purple

It will fit all standard ironing boards up to 125 x 45 cm

It is quick to fit as it has tight elastic, with heat reflective dots to speed up the ironing process

It also has a thick felt backing for a smoother, faster finish

It is machine washable at 104 F degrees

Has been designed and manufactured in the UK

Check Amazon UK for Availability - Price when reviewed £10.95

3. Minky Easy Medium Ironing Cover

Minky PP23004003 Easy Medium Ironing Cover Fits Boards, 110 x 35 cm, Black

This cover fits boards up to 110 x 35 cm

It has a quality foam backing and is fast and easy to fit, by simply stretching the elastic edging over the ironing board surface

It also has a thick felt double layer backing for a smoother, faster finish

It is machine washable at 104 F degrees (30 degrees C) and should never be tumble dryed

Has been designed and manufactured in the UK

You can also buy this cover as a large (38 x 122 cm) or an extra wide (43 x 122)

Check Amazon UK for Availability - Price when reviewed £7.99

4. Addis 517761 Large Perfect Fit Replacement Ironing Board Cover

Addis Large Perfect Fit Replacement Ironing Board Cover in Flamingo Print, Pink Silver

This cover is suitable large board areas up to 135 x 46 cm

It has a very unique Flamingo design in grey and pink

This cover uses a clamping system for a very neat fit

The elastic keeps the cover tight thanks to the use of a rocker lock

It is made from 100% cotton with high density foam for efficient steam ironing

Available also in navy/white, Aqua Green stripe, Dogs in pink coats, Geo blue triangles, Hummingbird light blue, and Potted house plants

Check Amazon UK for Availability - Price when reviewed £11.99

5. smart&gentle High Speed Padded Iron Board Cover

smart&gentle Super Soft 5 Layer Turbo Ironing Board Covers 110 x 35-50% faster with High Speed Steam Reflection, 100% Cotton Top, 110 x 30, Made in EU, 5 sizes, M for Dimensions 108-115 x 30-35 cm

This cover is suitable for ironing boards of 30-35cm width and a length of 108-115cm. The ideal ironing board cover would be110 x 35 cm. The actual cover size is 125x45cm

It is fitted using a drawstring and three clamping clips

Also available in Large, X-Large and XX-Large

The cover has padding with 5 layers of soft foam and 2 layers of  thick molton. This is optimal for wrinkle-free and crease-free ironing.

Check Amazon UK for Availability - Price when reviewed £23.79

6. Brabantia 266782 Tital Oval Ironing Board Cover with Parking Zone

Brabantia 266782 Tital Oval Ironing Board Cover with Parking Zone, L 135 x W 45 cm, Size D

This fits ironing boards and is a cover size D: 135 x 45 cm

It is made from 100% durable cotton with a resilient foam layer

It uses a cord fastener and stretch system that make the cover easy to fix and the cover is always smooth and taut

It has a heat resistant parking zone

The cover is suitable for steam irons and steam generators

Comes with a 2 years guarantee

Check Amazon UK for Availability - Price when reviewed £20.99

Enda McLarnon owner of the Steam Gen Reviews UK website

Enda McLarnon


I hope that you find my How to articles helpful as I know that laundry can be a real chore. On this website, I have tried to help out with buying guides and reviews for the many forms of ironing and other laundry issues.

Enda McLArnon

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