Ironing is a household chore that has a different load for everyone. Are you a humming, singing, exercising, or a mindfulness ironer, or would you rather leave this job to someone else? Whichever type you are, do you know when your ironing board cover needs to be replaced?
What is an ironing board cover?
An ironing board cover is a cover that you place around the ironing board when you start ironing clothes. You can tie the ironing board cover around the ironing board with a drawstring and quick-tensioner. An ironing board cover is made of cotton (the top layer) with a foam layer of felt underneath. An ironing board cover protects your ironing board from the heat and steam of the iron. In addition, it ensures that your clothes are ironed smoothly.
When should your ironing board cover be replaced?
How often you iron depends on your wardrobe and the number of people in your household. If you have lots of blouses, shirts and pants, you will iron more often than average. In addition, a house with two partners and three children has a different ironing frequency than a cohabiting couple or a single person. On average, we iron about once a week. This means your ironing board cover needs to be replaced after 3 years.
What happens if I don't buy a new ironing board cover in time?
A worn iron board cover is like a sniper: you don't see him. That's why replacing the ironing board cover really is something you should jot down in your smartphone calendar. Do you still remember when you bought your ironing board cover? If so, add three years and make a note in your phone. If not, take a guess. If your ironing board cover is not replaced in time, you are ironing with a worn cover. The quality of both the cotton top layer and the felt foam layer inside will then be very poor. The result: stains or even damage to your clothing.
