Is that steam issue with a vented board? I in the Midwest too and never had that issue.
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danemodsandy
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The humidity in Georgia - which I lived with most of my life - is Not. To. Be. Believed. 100% humidity is pretty normal for most of the warm months.
I always used a vented board, and still, I'd have to stop and change pad and cover. The routine was, iron a while until the cover and pad got wet. Change pad and cover. Throw the wet ones in the dryer. Iron some more, until the second cover and pad got wet. By that time, the first ones were dry, so you'd change again. Lather, rinse, repeat.
And curse.
I get very amused with my Midwestern friends who always say, "We have humidity too," when the subject comes up. Uh, the Midwest has humidity like the Deep South has snow - yeah, it's there, but it's not the ruling fact of life it can be in Georgia. I explain it to my Iowa friends thus: "You know how Winter snow and ice hangs around for four or five months and you get to thinking it will never go away?" They nod. "Well, humidity in Georgia is about like that."
A couple of people I've had that discussion with have moved away from here, but never to Georgia.
The humidity in Georgia - which I lived with most of my life - is Not. To. Be. Believed. 100% humidity is pretty normal for most of the warm months.
I always used a vented board, and still, I'd have to stop and change pad and cover. The routine was, iron a while until the cover and pad got wet. Change pad and cover. Throw the wet ones in the dryer. Iron some more, until the second cover and pad got wet. By that time, the first ones were dry, so you'd change again. Lather, rinse, repeat.
And curse.
I get very amused with my Midwestern friends who always say, "We have humidity too," when the subject comes up. Uh, the Midwest has humidity like the Deep South has snow - yeah, it's there, but it's not the ruling fact of life it can be in Georgia. I explain it to my Iowa friends thus: "You know how Winter snow and ice hangs around for four or five months and you get to thinking it will never go away?" They nod. "Well, humidity in Georgia is about like that."
A couple of people I've had that discussion with have moved away from here, but never to Georgia.
mrb627
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Humidity
Isn't really an issue for me as I keep the house very well air conditioned.
I think it is the sheer amount of steam generated by my iron.
The steam will actually go all the way through the board.
Malcolm
Isn't really an issue for me as I keep the house very well air conditioned.
I think it is the sheer amount of steam generated by my iron.
The steam will actually go all the way through the board.
Malcolm
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Being as all this may, IMHO best to stick with separate vacuum ironing board and steam iron rather than combo units.
Say this because as with all combined units sooner or later one part will fail while the other remains in working order If the steam iron portion of a ironing system fails what do you do then? With separate units if one goes it can be replaced while the other remains in use.
Also when it comes to vacuum boards decide if you want one that only pulls air down or something that blows up as well.
Ironing items on a cushion of air (blowing up) has long been used in commercial laundries/dry cleaners for dealing with delicate and dark fabrics. It allows one to iron say a black shirt without leaving shine marks on seams and other areas.
Say this because as with all combined units sooner or later one part will fail while the other remains in working order If the steam iron portion of a ironing system fails what do you do then? With separate units if one goes it can be replaced while the other remains in use.
Also when it comes to vacuum boards decide if you want one that only pulls air down or something that blows up as well.
Ironing items on a cushion of air (blowing up) has long been used in commercial laundries/dry cleaners for dealing with delicate and dark fabrics. It allows one to iron say a black shirt without leaving shine marks on seams and other areas.
How have I lived for 55 years completely unaware of vacuum ironing boards? When did they come into existence for home use?
Want to say at least since the 1990's or maybe slightly before. Pfaff and Euro-Pro sold various models on both sides of the pond with LauraStar being a relative new arrival by that score.
Demand and early market was geared towards not only those who did lots of ironing but home seamstresses/sewers that wanted to step up from home irons and ironing boards to what professionals used.
As mentioned upthread vacuum/blowing ironing boards had long been used in commercial laundries and by tailors/seamstresses, costume shops, etc... Many who did such things for a profession wanted the same equipment for home use. Also those who worked at home and or owned a small sewing/tailor business wanted the benefits of a steam boiler ironing system with a vacuum board but couldn't afford commercial or even quasi commercial equipment.
Enter Pfaff and EuroPro!
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Demand and early market was geared towards not only those who did lots of ironing but home seamstresses/sewers that wanted to step up from home irons and ironing boards to what professionals used.
As mentioned upthread vacuum/blowing ironing boards had long been used in commercial laundries and by tailors/seamstresses, costume shops, etc... Many who did such things for a profession wanted the same equipment for home use. Also those who worked at home and or owned a small sewing/tailor business wanted the benefits of a steam boiler ironing system with a vacuum board but couldn't afford commercial or even quasi commercial equipment.
Enter Pfaff and EuroPro!
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packardmanken
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Favorite Ironing Board
Malcom! I have a steam generator Iron that my dry cleaner ordered for me and I love it. I wish I had the board with the vacuum like the ones we used in the alterations department of Iveys and Belks (when they had an alterations dept!) But instead, my dry cleaner here in atlanta suggested a contraption of an old vacuum cleaner, rigged up board box screwed to the bottom of the ironing board….LOL and NOT doing that! But I did a lot of research on the iron before I bought it and likewise on the board. Like so many on this post, was tired of wobbly and unstable boards (my mothers turquoise wedding present in particular) so I set my cap for a "modern" version. Unable to afford the one off the rack, I looked at my store (salvation army) and finally found one for 12.99. No vacuum board, but the cord minder, hide-a-way sleeve board and extra wide table. What a difference!! But my favorite ironing item is my model 95 Ironrite rotary ironer. I iron sheets, pillowcases and shirts like they came from a professional laundry. If you are an ironing fiend, I would definitely consider one.I think the board is by Rowenta.
Malcom! I have a steam generator Iron that my dry cleaner ordered for me and I love it. I wish I had the board with the vacuum like the ones we used in the alterations department of Iveys and Belks (when they had an alterations dept!) But instead, my dry cleaner here in atlanta suggested a contraption of an old vacuum cleaner, rigged up board box screwed to the bottom of the ironing board….LOL and NOT doing that! But I did a lot of research on the iron before I bought it and likewise on the board. Like so many on this post, was tired of wobbly and unstable boards (my mothers turquoise wedding present in particular) so I set my cap for a "modern" version. Unable to afford the one off the rack, I looked at my store (salvation army) and finally found one for 12.99. No vacuum board, but the cord minder, hide-a-way sleeve board and extra wide table. What a difference!! But my favorite ironing item is my model 95 Ironrite rotary ironer. I iron sheets, pillowcases and shirts like they came from a professional laundry. If you are an ironing fiend, I would definitely consider one.I think the board is by Rowenta.
ptcruiser51
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@ PaulG
You iron in the baffroom? I always do it in the kitchen with the oldies playing on the radio. I had a Sunbeam Shot O'Steam Iron which was ruined by following the advice of the manufacturer (and some guests on here) and using tap water. WRONG! After my Sunbeam corroded-out, I got a cheapo Everstar from the THD that I worked at for ten bucks. Steams like crazy! My only complaint was having to re-fill often with DISTILLED water. My daily driver now is my OL's Proctor-Silex "Steam Master" that she barely used before she passed in 2010. Great little worker, no spitting thanks to proper use and filling.
I still pull out my General Mills "Tru-Heat" Dry Iron once in awhile when I'm expecting guestississ and want to have hand/bath towels put out with no "marks" on them. It's worked fine since 1947. Foo.
You iron in the baffroom? I always do it in the kitchen with the oldies playing on the radio. I had a Sunbeam Shot O'Steam Iron which was ruined by following the advice of the manufacturer (and some guests on here) and using tap water. WRONG! After my Sunbeam corroded-out, I got a cheapo Everstar from the THD that I worked at for ten bucks. Steams like crazy! My only complaint was having to re-fill often with DISTILLED water. My daily driver now is my OL's Proctor-Silex "Steam Master" that she barely used before she passed in 2010. Great little worker, no spitting thanks to proper use and filling.
I still pull out my General Mills "Tru-Heat" Dry Iron once in awhile when I'm expecting guestississ and want to have hand/bath towels put out with no "marks" on them. It's worked fine since 1947. Foo.
I've had a Brabantia for about ten years now. Best ironing board I've ever used. It's very sturdy has lots of vents on the surface. The pad is very absorbent and doesn't hold moisture. I'm a sewer, so that's important. It's great for pressing yardage because of its 18" width. They still make the model too.
I also have a Bernina steam generator and separate vacuum suction board. It's a great ironing board to use, the vacuum does help to dry the fabric. Its great for natural fibres. I just don't have the room to leave it up all the time or I would use it more. If you're having trouble with humidity I would recommend a vacuum board as well. I would be interested in selling mine. It's not been used much.
I also have a Bernina steam generator and separate vacuum suction board. It's a great ironing board to use, the vacuum does help to dry the fabric. Its great for natural fibres. I just don't have the room to leave it up all the time or I would use it more. If you're having trouble with humidity I would recommend a vacuum board as well. I would be interested in selling mine. It's not been used much.
Does that black furry beauty come with the ironing board???
Lol! Kieran isn't included. He's a great kitty.
I still wonder why the household toppers (inflatable dummies) aren't popular. The results are so perfect in less than 20 seconds...
But, every time a manufacturer tries to launch or relaunch any model, nobody cares..... Does the same happen in other countries?
But, every time a manufacturer tries to launch or relaunch any model, nobody cares..... Does the same happen in other countries?
I have my mom's old "Mary Proctor" board from the '60s that looks pretty much identical to Paul's Arvin pictured above.
I don't iron much at all, but the Proctor seemed far more substantial than the board Dave and I had, so once Mom's ironing days were over, I made the switch.
I don't iron much at all, but the Proctor seemed far more substantial than the board Dave and I had, so once Mom's ironing days were over, I made the switch.
I iron in the baffroom
Yes it is true.
However I do not crap in the laundry room.
I iron my shirt in the morning before going to work or wherever. Since the master closet is next to the master bath, I make it my ironing room as it is very convenient.
The laundry room is one floor below and is very small. With the Speed-Queens and sink/cabinets, there is no room to spare for anything else in that "galley" type of laundry room.
I do use distilled water in my Shots O' Steam iron. My mother taught this man the right way to keep an iron happy.
Yes it is true.
However I do not crap in the laundry room.
I iron my shirt in the morning before going to work or wherever. Since the master closet is next to the master bath, I make it my ironing room as it is very convenient.
The laundry room is one floor below and is very small. With the Speed-Queens and sink/cabinets, there is no room to spare for anything else in that "galley" type of laundry room.
I do use distilled water in my Shots O' Steam iron. My mother taught this man the right way to keep an iron happy.
mrb627
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MIele's Version of the Laurastar
Found this last night.
Too bad it isn't available in the USA.
Malcolm
Found this last night.
Too bad it isn't available in the USA.
Malcolm
