NOW CLOSED Does the ironing cause creased brows in your household? Want to get your DP or older/teenage DS doing more ironing? Take part in the Philips Man Iron Product Test

[NewGirlHelenMumsnet]

According to research by Philips, in over 60% of UK households it is women who still do the lion's share of the ironing. On average, women dedicate over an hour a week to ironing compared to 25 minutes for men (40% of men admitted to not ironing at all). With this in mind, Philips has developed a new iron, specifically for men.

Philips say this about their new product "Housed in a robust black outer casing, the new Philips Man Iron exudes masculinity. Unlike any other iron, the appliance boasts a sleek design - resembling that of a premium sports car rather than a conventional iron. The Man Iron is charged to the max with performance-enhancing features to ensure that ironing is quick and simple. With 2,400 watts of power and a scratchproof soleplate, the Philips Man Iron is expertly crafted using the toughest, most durable materials to produce a practically unbreakable tool that can meet the toughest ironing challenges, delivering effortless results in minimum time with minimum fuss."

Philips wants to find 30 Mumsnetters who currently have an ironing-averse man in their life - this could be a DH, DP or DS about to start work or go to uni, to take part in a product test on Mumsnet.

Of course, we know that in many MN households, tasks such as ironing are shared or that one party is happy to undertake the task (or even pay for it to be done by someone else ). But if you get lumbered with the ironing pile and could do with a new iron to 'encourage' other household members to do their share then this is the test for you!

If you are selected to take part, you will be sent the Philips Man Iron - which is retailing at £60 - which will be yours to keep. All we ask if that your DH/DP/DS etc tries the iron and we ask that you/they add feedback to a thread on Mumsnet about how they got on with it.

Each tester will be sent a link to a video featuring Andrew Martin, author of How to Get Things Really Flat: A Man's Guide to Ironing, Dusting and Other Household Arts, who will give tips on ironing for men (even if you're an expert you may pick up some tips!).

In addition, everyone who takes part and adds their feedback will be entered into a prize draw where one lucky winner will get £100.

To apply to take part please add your details here. We're sorry but this test is only available to UK residents.

Thanks and good luck
MNHQ

No one likes ironing in this house. DH died iron sometimes and the colour of the iron would not make him do more. My son in law is very good at ironing. ActuallyI think my DH and my son in
Law would think a man iron is a load of nonsense and a waste of money.

Bumper Because even if they don't like the principles of it, it's still a free 60 quid iron! :o

I haven't entered and have no intention to.

I have a little used iron festering under my kitchen sink. I've got enough clutter! I don't need another iron that will never be used to add to it!

Will it come with a manly ironing-board cover too? Mine is a bit floral- maybe that is why DH can't use it?
:)

pinkwine you can get those already - usually a Jordan-type bint lying down in a bikini, then when the fabric heats up from the iron, the bikini disappears!!

Okay it's a free iron. But neither me or DD 1 need another iron.

Sexist or not, I'd be delighted to give it a try. I probably spend a good 2-3 hours on it every week, plenty of that on DH's fancy shirts and the DCs' shirts. DH is hopeless and the teen DDs also seem uninterested. All of which is my fault for letting them get away with it but any gadget which sparks their interest gets my vote.

Thanks to everyone who has applied - we're closing this now and will contact the selected testers today or tomorrow at the latest.

Here's the list of man iron testers - I'll be in touch with you by email soon!

maddiemostmerry
TittyBojangles
BuckBuckMcFate
Casmama
SparklyCloud
SleepySuzy
Solo
Jasper
YoungMotherTubby
sleepevader
Merrylegs
NotShortImFunSized
LtEveDallas
2gorgeousboys
CoffeeGoneColdAgain
Spareroomsleeper
Camerondiazepam
Buriedundernappies
TheLimeFairy
MyNameIsInigoMontoya
nickschick
TeaSippingPterodactyl
insanityscatching
Slowlygoingbonkers
phatcat
nevergoogle
ChickChicken
FannyFifer
onadifferentplanettoday
5GoMadOnAZ650

Whoopie......DP is gonna love it!

Thank you!

Thank you I'm chuffed, have told ds he is to give it at least an hour of ironing for it to be a fair trial. He, unsurprisingly so, is less chuffed

Fantastic, thank you.

Woohoo, I am very excited on DP behalf

:(
that's sooo unfair.

DH is never going to iro anything is he? :( :(

im saving my ironing up ready

Thank you,my ds' are looking forward to writing a review for you

was it my request for a matching ironing board that made you refuse me?

Sorry to those who weren't picked this time - please keep your eyes peeled though for more product tests coming very soon!

humph.

Yeeeeeeeyyyyyyyyy ....Mumsnet, I "forgot" to mention in my form: DH has a broken leg ... (in case I was considered too cruel for selection ) ....the ironing board that was tucked away has now been nicely set out and ready for use. What?! He can do standing jobs

Thank you. I am going to enjoy sitting with a glass of wine whilst he does the ironing

:(

I didnt get picked for the toy test either :( I really want to get picked for Blobo now NewGirlHelenMn. Well done to all those picked :)