An ironing board is, without doubt, a mundane item of household equipment to which the majority of people give very little thought. However, it is an essential item for any household and, if you choose the wrong one, then you might end up with badly pressed garments, take more time than you need to when ironing and even put unnecessary strain on [Continue]

The domestic water supply to the majority of homes is "hard water". Hard water is simply a definition used to describe water which has a fairly high concentration of minerals dissolved in it. Calcium and magnesium are the two most important minerals. There is, according to the World Health Organisation, absolutely no health risk associated with [Continue]

Steam generator irons and conventional steam irons look quite similar at first glance - especially the iron part itself. However, steam generator irons are constructed quite differently and have a different mode of operation. They employ a separate base unit which acts as both boiler and water tank. The body of the iron contains no water. Steam is [Continue]

For most people, ironing is considered to be a necessary evil. It's a thankless - and seemingly never ending - task. Watching TV or listening to music can reduce the boredom a little - but it's still a less than appealing household chore which few enjoy. Any method of minimising the amount of time devoted to ironing would be welcome in the [Continue]