When I was growing up, ironing was a scheduled chore for every mom. A day was set aside each week for the task. Mounds of wrinkled fabric billowed from a waiting basket. Mom lugged the ironing board ...

My mother knew how to iron. I should have paid more attention. I remember her standing over the ironing board, forming crisp fresh-smelling stacks of linens. I did not take further note because, back ...

These high-quality essentials deserve a (compact) space in your laundry room. Courtesy of Amazon, Home Depot Getting the wrinkles out of freshly washed clothing can be a tedious process, but the right ...

I have a dilemma that’s likely familiar to other Prime-Timers. At least to us ladies. What to do with my ironing board? It’s been gathering dust forever. I’ve probably only used it three times since ...

In the midst of brand competition, seven manufacturers of pressing iron have stepped up efforts to increase their market share by introducing innovative features into their products. The seven ...

How did it come to this? The deal with my son was that I would pay to have his shirts done if he would be responsible for taking them to the cleaners. I guess I hadn't factored in that he basically ...

The old iron your great-grandmother used to iron her clothes with would not seem to be of much use or value today, but there are many collectors who want irons and other laundry-related collectibles.

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My mother knew how to iron. I remember her standing over the ironing board, forming crisp fresh-smelling stacks of linens. I should have paid more attention. Instead, I have been bumbling along, ...