Table top ironing board - good idea?

[Notcontent]

I don’t have a lot of storage space and I also don’t do a huge amount of ironing - just the occasional cotton shirt or summer dress. I was therefore thinking of getting a table top ironing board as they are quite compact to put away. Does anyone have one?

[AlCalavicci]

I have a ironing board but rarely use it , If I need to iron anything ( about 2x a month ] ) I put a thick towel on my dinning table or work top . it works fine for me . It may do for you too

[Notcontent]

That’s about as often as me! Sometimes even less in winter if I am wearing mainly knitted tops.

[Chickenfingers]

I bought one 2 years ago and I've never used it. I never iron either though

[Notcontent]

Glad it’s not just me!!!!

[AlCalavicci]

Try using a towel/ table then , you have got nowt to lose , and I wouldn't want you to feel pressurised into use ing a ironing board just cos you have bought it 😂

[Notcontent]

Good idea! I think I can remember my mother doing that when I was little.

[AlCalavicci]

Mums know best

[billyt]

Those table top ironing boards are a pain to use and too small for anything without a lot of faffing around (unless the item is a hankie )

As said, a towel on a table is just as good.

[CatBatCat]

I have one for the odd shirt or sewing project that i might be working on. Its hangs quite neatly in the wardrobe and not in the way.

[Exploring]

I have one, i just do work shirts and it's ok for me.

[SamanthaJayne4]

I use one of these OP www.amazon.co.uk/Minky-Table-Top-Ironing-Cover/dp/B00B81YIQC/ref=asc_df_B00B81YIQC/?hvlocphy=1007256&linkCode=df0&psc=1&hvnetw=g&hvadid=214192173502&hvdev=t&hvtargid=pla-423209045703&hvrand=16429902619867526705&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21 I put a towel underneath to absorb the dampness.

[Sgtmajormummy]

We’ve just done a house move phase 1, so living with basics until the main consignment arrives. I have an IKEA tabletop ironing board and I nearly threw it out of the window!
Anything tube shaped (skirts) or big (DD’s new curtains to avoid 5am waking) bunches up and negates the ironing you’ve already done. I did basic flat pressing of trousers and tshirts, so front and back together.
And the board kept skidding. Argh!

At this point a towel on the table is probably a better bet.
Although I have seen an IKEA hack with the board and a trolley combo. I’ll link it.

[Sgtmajormummy]

www.ikeahackers.net/2019/09/ironing-board-on-wheels-diy.html
Worth considering...