How to Choose the Right Ironing Board Cover

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Reflect heat onto the fabric you are ironing with a metallic cover.. Ensure your item stays in place with a non-slip ironing board cover.. Use natural unbleached cotton ironing board covers for everyday ironing.

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Reflect heat onto the fabric you are ironing with a metallic cover.

Step 1

Reflect heat onto the fabric you are ironing with a metallic cover.

2

Ensure your item stays in place with a non-slip ironing board cover.

Step 2

Ensure your item stays in place with a non-slip ironing board cover.

3

Use natural unbleached cotton ironing board covers for everyday ironing.

Step 3

Use natural unbleached cotton ironing board covers for everyday ironing.

4

Choose a cover with a heavy felt lining.

Step 4

Choose a cover with a heavy felt lining.

5

Get rid of any old ironing board covers which may be made with asbestos.

Step 5

Get rid of any old ironing board covers which may be made with asbestos.

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Measure the width of your ironing board.

Step 6

Measure the width of your ironing board.

7

Find the length of your ironing board.

Step 7

Find the length of your ironing board.

8

Determine the shape of the nose of your ironing board.

Step 8

Determine the shape of the nose of your ironing board.

9

Take your measurements to the store when you shop for a cover.

Step 9

Take your measurements to the store when you shop for a cover.

10

Attach the cover to your ironing board with a drawstring.

Step 10

Attach the cover to your ironing board with a drawstring.

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Slip the cover over your board easily with elastic edging.

Step 11

Slip the cover over your board easily with elastic edging.

12

Choose a cover which meets your aesthetic.

Step 12

Choose a cover which meets your aesthetic.

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