Brabantia - Ironing Board D - Integrated Steam Iron Rest - Adjustable Height with Transport Lock - Non-Slip Rubber Feet - Cotton Cover with Foam Layer - Foldable XL Unit - Titan Oval - 135x45 cm

Okay, I will freely confess that I am no real expert on this subject but, before I face the banshee howls of upset wifes and girlfriends I can and do iron when needed. Certainly as a cadet I had to learn or else. Anyway, my better 3/4 wanted a new ironing board because her old one of some vintage had a cover that was not ideal, being a replacement for the longstanding one of many years. Coupled with getting a new Woman Tool - an iron - She Who Must Be Obeyed wanted a new ironing board as well. Speaking of Woman Tools this is something of a constant source of confusion to us men. We love our tools. Really. Look in a blokes place of sanctury and check out the serried ranks of shiny spanners and neatly arranged socket sets. And yet, when the subject of the equivalent Lady Tools comes up we get nothing but death threats and indications our marital rights might dry up pretty quickly. At Christmas when a bloke gets a brand spankers new Makita cordless drill, chances are he will quickly have some sort of mini fit of joy. However, when the missus unwraps a new food mixer or iron there's a better than even chance the significant other in her life may well find it hard to sit down given what has been jammed somewhere uncomfortable. We men just don't get it. Anyway, my missus wanted a new board and it had to be a decent one or else. And as she we have the same Amazon account using my credit card, this bad boy duly turned up. And, as far as surf boards go it's pretty useless. However, as an ironing board, it's very good. Firstly, it's well made. I know that because my better 3/4 decided that along with the arrival of new equipment for ironing I would be tasked with sorting out the airing cupboard with new brackets and holders in order to give everything a place. And part of that was a hanging bracket for this board which had to be pretty substantial because this is quite a solid thing and certainly no lightweight. Good for the wife's arms I reckon. It's easy to set up with any position in it's range which covers any size lady I've seen. Even in the Far East where I worked...ahem... It has a large surface so any garment is easily dealt with according to my wife and she did tell me she liked the fact that there was no specific iron rest which takes up valuable real estate. The material top won't burn so you can put your iron down anywhere. There is a safety knob which has to be operated in order to collapse this which, is in place to prevent the small people in your life from becoming the small ex-people in your life. It works well and is a thoughtful addition. It's stable. Very stable in fact so much easier to get a move on when you need that dress for the evening out on the razz that's just been washed. The top is perforated so as to allow steam to pass through it making ironing just that bit easier and rendering this as I said before useles as a surf board. Overall, a superior quality board that will make any lady happy to get this on her anniversary or birthday. For any bloke our there reading this, I've just sorted your next pressy problem out.....

After a very dodgy start when this arrived on a very wet evening with the outer box wide open & half disintegrated having obviously been left out in the rain, thankfully the robust plastic covering left it undamaged & I am delighted with it. The Board has a much greater surface area than my old Brabantia Board which is now almost 40 years old & although it is much lighter it is still a very solid, robust board. The height adjustment is great & much more comfortable, so no more backache from stooping over. Thanks to being able to use the entire surface of the board it makes ironing large, cotton king size sheets so much easier & the anti slip cover also adds to the ease. What would normally take me at least 1.5 hours to iron sheets & pillowcases only took me just less than an hour so I am a very satisfied customer. I cannot fault this item.

What a game changer! This ironing board is amazing. It’s big, as in wide, & the height is great. No wobbling. No marks on your clothes from the metal board. Thick cover. I debated whether to buy or not due to the price but I’m so glad I did. Don’t think I’d ever be able to go back to a basic ironing board ever again :) you will not be disappointed

Good ironing board that delivers on its promise. It does not feel as sturdy as the weight makes you think. It had a wobble out of the box which was less than ideal for the price. We left it open with a little bit of weight on it and it settled after a few days so be mindful

We bought this item as my wife was tired of constantly wiping the floor. (I was more concerned about the damage to the floor, thinking it might lead to more DIY ) We were initially a bit apprehensive as some earlier comments were not happy with storing the board and wet patches. This has not been an issue in our case. The board is very sturdy. Heavier than our old board but definately a quality feel about it. The cover and foam backing are much thicker than standard ones on the market making it easier to use. (Apparently) We have a Tefal Pro steam generator, it does fit in the holder but you have to twist it slightly, this is not an issue and does not detract from the product. We could not believe the amount of water that collects in the bowl. Thinking this used to be all over the floor and condensating on surfaces, was not great. Overall an expensive bit of equipment. Looking at it's build quality it should definately last for years. Well worth it, we are very pleased and would recommend if you have a steam generator. Amazon were also a great place to purchase from. Cheaper than other outlets and delivered promptly. *** update *** I thought I would just give an update to my original review. The ironing board is nearly 7 years old and has had a couple of replacement covers. Recently, the Aqua bowl started to 'fall' off the board. I suspected that the bowl had worn and was therefore unable to grip the board. We purchased a new Aqua Bowl but this had the same issue. I therefore emailed Brabantia to tell them of the fault. 1 week later they sent me a replacement board free of charge. The new board has an upgraded Aqua Bowl (current model) which will not suffer from the fault we had. Un-believable customer service. I will not hesitate in purchasing from Brabantia again. This board is expensive, but worth every penny. Highly recommend the company and the board. A*****

I had a brabantia ironing board back in the 80s which I kept for around 30 years and decided to purchased another well known brand as I wanted a wider board as I like to iron my bedding, however I wasn’t happy with the several I had purchased they were flimsy & extremely wobbly when ironing & I never felt confident about leaving the iron on the plate. This ironing board is a complete game changer it’s a bit pricey but definitely worth the money it’s extremely sturdy & extra wide it folds easily with an extra large iron plate to place your iron.

Heavy and good quality

Wow! Proper game changer. This is the best ironing board I’ve ever used. It is amazing. The cover is fantastic as nothing slips on it. It is the biggest one I’ve used but by far the very best! Brabantia have nailed it with this one. It even clicks together with a firm click when folding so it is so much easier to fold. I love this and would highly recommend it.