Ironing linen - the process with which we come across daily in everyday life. And this daily work would be even more time-consuming without a high-quality ironing board.
To date, stores provide a large selection of this device. Choose what you want: it all depends on your financial capabilities and preferences.
The choice of boards is great and diverse. The ironing board may be the most common - that which our grandmothers and mothers used, or fashionable, improved. Modern boards are with a fan, roller and other "know-how". And also they are built-in, folding or desktop.
But there is something that unites them all. Each ironing board needs a cover from which the level of ironing directly depends on. Typically, the cover comes complete to the board, but sooner or later there is a need to change it.
In this article we will tell about the types of covers, we will draw your attention to the main criteria with the right choice of cover for the board.
What is important when choosing a cover
A replaceable case is very important for ironing. It should combine both functionality and practicality. The process needs to be approached very responsibly and competently. We live in the modern world, where even the coating for the ironing board serves the interior detail and is an accessory. But do not forget about the main purpose - a safe and high-quality ironing of things.
Step-by-step instructions when choosing a cover.
- We perform the measurements of the ironing board. We are interested in length and width. If everything is clear with the length, but as for the width, we only measure the working surface in the widest place. Special attention requires a tabletop, its land can be different forms - round, stupid or taper. This factor also takes into account.
- Determine the coating material. It may be the most different, consider in detail this moment a little further.
- Presence of packing.
- Select the fastening suitable for your board.
Now we analyze in detail the items listed above to make clarity and make the selection of the lining on the board as simple as possible.
Varieties of board covers
There is a large assortment of coatings. They differ in form, dimensions, models, materials. The main varieties are represented by a number of models.
- Polyester. This is the cheapest type of covers. That in such a case can attract attention, so only appearance, and so, unfortunately, there is nothing special and notable. The life of their operation is a maximum of 2 years.
- 100% cotton. The popular and most wins option. Such products are easily washed, they do not learn during operation, and the term of use is rather long - about 3 years. Their disadvantage is that they are not heat-resistant, if you leave the included iron in the horizontal position - the cover will progrit.
- Teflon. Thanks to this innovation, our things will not stick during ironing. Their surface is resistant to high temperatures. The cost is higher than cotton.
- Foam. We provide a soft ironing. Sustainable to all temperature modes.
- Universal. The perfect option is suitable for most ironing boards. Dimensions of such covers 129 x 51 centimeter. It has a bright and different color gamut. There are no problems with him during washing. The price is moderate and pleasant.
- With non-stick coating. The fabric from which the case is made, in the process of manufacture they are impregnated with silicone. This makes cape resistant even to the highest temperature modes. The clothes do not stick. Such a cover will last long.
- Metallized. When sewing, a special thread is used, which makes such a cover very high quality. These products are the most durable. Aluminum thread guarantees heat transfer and that is why the ironing occurs simultaneously on both sides.
- Case on a rubber band. Very convenient to use. Easily removed, put on, fixed. If necessary, you can quickly remove and wash. The minus is that it is not suitable for boards with a stand for an iron. And the rubber band over time is deformed, stretched, have to buy a new case.
- Miracle cover. This invention appeared and published in 2010. According to its properties bypassed predecessors. Heat resistance, long service life, waterproof - the main characteristics of the miracle cover. With its use, the time spent on ironing is reduced, and quality, on the contrary, above. The maximum temperature that can be withstanding is 150 degrees. For its production, new technologies and materials were used. The quality of this product was tested by testing, and it is worth noting that he coped with everyone.
This thermal service does not need a special washing and cleaning - in case of contamination, the stain is removed using a conventional sponge.
Putting (substrate)
Most often for packing uses felt or foam (foam), the thickness must be from four to eight millimeters. These two material are well suited for ironing, but there are between them and differences.
Putting out of foam (foam rubber) provides the hardness of the surface - the iron is better and easier slides over the surface. The surface of the felt is soft and smooth, dents appear. There are options combined - there are felt, and foaming.
We choose the fastener
There are two ways to fix (dress) Case on an ironing board:
- elastic;
- lacing.
Most covers are already manufactured with a rubber band, but with a big desire can be found on the lace. Covers with elastic fastening are very convenient to use, as they are simply stretched and attached along the edges of the ironing board. However, this mount is not suitable if your board has an attached stand under the iron. If the stand is disconnected, then you can use on the rubber band.
With the lacing there will be no such problems, it will suit in any case. Makes it possible to adjust the tension of the cover.
Useful advice
Just in case you can get acquainted with the tips before choosing each of the types of coverage.
- When buying universal covers, there is one main rule - the lining should be a thickness of at least 2 millimeters. Otherwise, it is possible that when ironing the surface of the board is imprinted on clothes.
- Cotton cape as part should have at least 50% of natural components. This information is on the label. Do not choose the product with the causing and bright ornament, when exposed to a large temperature, it can put the track on the underwear.
- Teflon coating should consist of three components that are punctured with each other - the base Fithertex.
- The foam cover should be thick with 3 millimeters. Ideal, of course, there will be 5 millimeters and plus felt as a substrate.
- The best option in the ratio of "Price - Quality" will be an antitrigar case. There is one important rule - such a cover must necessarily have a special impregnation.
- When buying a metallized case, it will be difficult to find the option of cheaper. Their cost is usually high. Focus on stocks and discounts in stores.
- When choosing fastening, pay attention to the covers with a rubber band. They are more comfortable when changing than on the lace.
- Selecting coatings for ironing surface in stores and supermarkets Although great, but most often these products are focused on new boards models. On old may not come up.
- Be sure to take with you the measurements of your boards that you did.
- Check out the covers for covers of different manufacturers. This will help determine the necessary parameters. Experts advise you to buy products of the same brand that the herself has an existing ironing board.
The information provided will be useful for you, will help in choosing. Now pick up the appropriate case for you will not be a lot of work.
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