How it works

We would recommend you to purchase the largest size that you’re able to afford, because the larger the press = the less time you spend re-positioning items = the more time you will save.

The vast majority of our customers have reported that their ironing press has transformed their lives! In addition to clothing and everyday ironing loads, they’re great for large duvet covers, sheets and tablecloths. They also make things much easier for the elderly and for those with bad backs.

Yes. Customers have reported that using an ironing press has reduced their ironing time by as much as 75%.

Yes. Customers report that after a short period of time, they are very easy and convenient to use.

Many people who suffer from disorders that affects their joints report that using an ironing press was their easiest solution for their ironing.

If you’re ironing a lot of larger items like sheets, duvet covers and tablecloths, the larger-sized presses are certainly better.

The larger the ironing press, the more space there is at the back of the press to rest your items in preparation for pressing them. All of our ironing presses are capable of ironing multiple fabric layers, which means that bedding can be pressed whilst folded. Using a larger press will mean that you can iron even quicker. The fabric type and the thickness will dictate how many layers you will be able to iron in one pressing action (the average is four layers).

Yes, shirts are amazingly easy. An everyday shirt is easily ironed/pressed in 1 or 2 minutes once you have learnt the technique.

Most people find it more comfortable to press whilst sitting down, however some people prefer to press whilst standing up, so our ironing presses are designed in a way that makes it comfortable to use either sitting down or standing up.

All of our steam presses can be used without water as a dry press.

Due to the heat-reflecting plate on our ironing presses, you can get excellent results whilst simultaneously saving on energy costs, by using your ironing press as a dry press. Using your press this way may even extend the lifetime of your ironing press. One of the useful accessories that are included with all of our ironing presses is a spray bottle, which can be used to dampen your items before pressing.

Generally speaking, it is faster to press items when they are slightly damp. Pressing items that are slightly damp can negate the necessity to use steam.

Occasional use of a short burst of steam can be effective for stubborn creases and should not be compared to the continuous flow of a regular steam iron.

If you have a suitable table or work surface to press on, a stand is not necessary. But if you don’t have a suitable flat surface to place your ironing press, a stand can be very helpful.

The roller press is faster for larger items, because it saves the user from having to spend time re-positioning bedding and sheets, as they feed through automatically.

Yes, all of our ironing presses are capable of ironing multi layers at one time. Most materials will allow four layers to be pressed at once, whilst some thin materials will allow as much as eight layers to be pressed at once.

If you are in a hard water area, we would recommend that you use deionized water.

The best ironing press depends on how much – and how often – you iron. Please see our ironing press comparison chart to help you choose which ironing press is right for you and your requirements. As a rule, the larger the ironing press surface = the faster the ironing!

An ironing press is much simpler to use than a regular iron. All you usually need to do is place your clothing or linen inside, pull down the pressure-assisted handle. Job done!

Anything that is difficult with an iron can usually be ironed after some practice with an ironing press.

The average ironing press weighs between 10kg and 14kg. Most people find them to be of a reasonable weight to pick up and put on the table.

No, all of our ironing presses are easily stored either flat or upright. They take up much less space when positioned upright and can be simply placed in a cupboard.

All of our ironing presses have a lock on the handle that locks the pressing plates together and keeps the press shut when not in use.

It is only necessary to empty the water in the tank/reservoir when the press is not going to be used for a prolonged period of time.

The press has to be open when it is switched on, otherwise it will automatically switch off after a short time.

When leaving the ironing press shut (in a closed position) for more than 10-15 seconds, or when leaving the ironing press open, sitting idle, for more than 15 minutes, the overheat protection automatic cut-off feature will kick in and your ironing press will switch itself off, with an audible alert.

The temperature control settings are a good starting point to use for ironing different types of fabric, however, sometimes the temperature will need to be increased. For example, with heavier cotton materials, you may need to use the linen setting.

No, our ironing presses use very little energy, about the same as a normal iron in overall hourly running costs. They cost approximately 10-20p an hour to run – but you will use it for less time than a normal iron.

No – they fold for easy storage and take up less room than an iron and an ironing board.

Because the presses are attached to their stands, they can be left attached together permanently.

All of our ironing presses are designed not to leave a shine on your garments. Remember, while using a regular hand iron, the constant movement over the material will leave a shine on most fabrics, however with our ironing presses, there is no movement from the hot plates, and no constant pushing the iron backwards-and-forwards over the garment, which is where the shine on your garments comes from.

Yes, there are many videos available online that provide demonstrations about how ironing presses work, including a video from Speedypress which can be found here: https://youtu.be/OjOpAsWf9wA

All of our ironing presses are designed to be used by both right-handed and left-handed people.

All of our ironing presses are either coated with Teflon or another non-stick material, to help protect nylon clothing from melting or sticking to the upper soleplate.

Usually, 2 to 4 seconds is enough. But remember, it all depends on your laundry’s textile content and thickness.

Moving the handle / pressing lever down all the way applies up to 100lbs of even pressure to the garment.

The linen setting is the highest temperature, and therefore will produce the most steam. The linen setting can be used for items that are not made of linen, e.g., items made of cotton and other similar materials.

To save the most amount of time, we would recommend you to consider purchasing one of our larger ironing presses, because the larger the size of the press, the less time you will spend re-positioning your items.

The pressing cushion is ideal for shirt sleeves and shoulder tops, as well as trouser tops and pockets etc. The cushion fits nicely into those awkwardly gathered areas of fabric.

Our ironing presses are very well made and should last for up to 10 years, if well looked after, however, the usage amount and the quality of the water used will also be a factor in how long your ironing press will last.

The tank/reservoir in the Compact, Mega, Super Mega and Ultra XL ironing presses hold 300ml of water, and the tank/reservoir in our HD Heavy Duty Professional range hold 800ml of water.

Yes, we stock replacement tanks/reservoirs for all of our ironing presses.

All of our ironing presses come with a free replacement cover, and additional replacement covers and foam underlays / underfelts are available to purchase for our entire range of ironing presses.

Apart from wiping the heating plate after use and occasionally replacing the ironing cloth cover, foam underlay / underfelt (sponge pad) and water filter (if applicable), there is no maintenance required.

Keeping your ironing surface clean is extremely important. Using a heavy duty cleaner, for example EZ-Off, which is readily available in our store or elsewhere, will enable you to remove most starch, scorch, soil and foreign residue that over a period of time could appear on your ironing press plate.

All of our ironing presses are made out of metal, unlike inferior models offered by other brands which are made out of plastic.

For the Compact, Mega, Super Mega and Ultra XL ironing presses, and the Rotary Iron Roller Press R02036, we offer a 1 year home warranty (3 months if used commercially), and for our HD Heavy Duty Professional ironing press range, we offer a 2 year home warranty (and a 1 year commercial warranty).

Yes, we offer worldwide delivery for our full range of ironing presses.

Yes, a good tip is to buy a cheap pair of heat-proof gloves when you’re first getting started. The plate is hot and this will protect your hands from accidental burns when you’re getting used to folding items. Also, if you live in a hard water area, buy a press with a limescale filter or use deionized water, which will extend the lifetime of your ironing press.