If an ironing board for tabletop ironing is what you need, look no further. We have flat ones, foldable ones and feather-light ones to fit every budget. These mini boards are all you’ll need if you have some creases to iron out but prefer not to work with an overbearing, full-sized folding board.
These legless cuties make ironing touchups so quick and easy. They’re light, they’re cheap, they take up almost no space at all, and they make ironing feel like less of an event.
Depending on your budget and personal preference, we’ve reviewed the top performers available for sale online. These are no doubt the babies in the ironing board family, but if you’re looking for something larger or more specialized, check out our comprehensive ironing board review here.
1. Honey-Can-Do Wooden Tabletop Board with Retractable Iron Rest
The Honey-Can-Do tabletop ironing board is our winner for its perfect simplicity, combined with a few handy little extras.
It has a retractable steam iron rest which we love because it frees up the board space for ironing alone. Of course, if you’re working on a table or countertop, you could place your iron there too. But if you’re working on a bed, washing machine or drier… where these versatile little boards work perfectly…. then it’s a welcome bonus.
The legs are collapsible so it takes up little to no extra room and stores super flat in a cupboard or under almost any piece of furniture.
Ordinarily, a wooden board would be a disadvantage, but, in this case, it adds some needed weight and stability to the board. A wooden board will absorb moisture if used too often, but if you’re using this board once a week or less, it should last you years.
It includes a white and blue striped cotton cover and the board comes fully assembled… ready to handle the heat.
- Ironing board surface dimensions: 26 x 12 inches | 66 x 30 cm
- Board weight: 4.8 pounds | 2 kg
- Clearance between board and tabletop: 6.1 inches
- Made of wood and metal
- Limited lifetime warranty
- Heaviest but sturdiest option
2. Whitmor Countertop Ironing Board
The Whitmore could be one of the best ironing board for college because let’s face it, no college student actually wants an iron, let alone an ironing board. But on the occasion when you have a date or interview and don’t want to look like you selected clothes from the middle of your laundry pile, we get that you’ll do the grown-up thing and make an exception.
Refreshingly, this exception is the cheapest board you’ll find. Its lightweight steel frame is sturdy enough to handle the occasional ironing task.
One extra feature that will ensure it stays out your way is a handy hook on the underside of the board so it can hang in your dorm room closet until it’s needed. The neutral blue cotton board cover is included.
- Tabletop board size: 29 x 12 inches | 74 x 30 cm
- Clearance between board and tabletop: 5.5 inches
- Board weight: 2.15 pounds | 1 kg
- Made of metal
- Convenient cupboard storage hook
- Not ideal for larger ironing needs
3. Honey-Can-Do Foldable Travel Ironing Board
For the second time, Honey-Can-Do makes an appearance on this review, only this time with a foldable mini ironing board. It’s super cute, super compact and super cheap and like our number one pick, it has a retractable iron rest that helps prevent accidental scorches.
This folding board is incredibly well priced and depending on your storage preferences, takes up a neat 16 x 12 inches when folded. It is small enough to fit in a suitcase if you’re looking for an ironing board to travel with.
In its open position, it provides as large an ironing surface as the winner on this list.
The fold in the board can sometimes leave an impression on your ironing, but if you take a little extra care, it’s not an issue. To fold the board away, simply flatten the legs and pull the pin on the side of the board.
The leg system gives the board a solid feel when ironing, even though it’s so lightweight. I love the folding feature, although it does make the board a little bulkier to store.
- Ironing board surface dimensions: 26 x 12 inches | 66 x 30 cm
- Clearance between board and tabletop: 6.5 inches
- Board weight: 1.96 pounds | 1 kg
- Made of metal
- Limited lifetime warranty
- Slightly bulkier to store compared to the flat boards
4. Leifheit Mini AirBoard
This is the lightest tabletop ironing board you will find, yet super strong because of its unique makeup. It’s made of EPP which is a rubbery material that is also ultra-durable, waterproof… and virtually weightless.
Pulling out this board and handling a quick ironing task is almost less work than lifting a cup of coffee to your lips. It’s small enough to stay out the way but big enough for you to get your clothes pressed and ready when you have to.
Leifheit is a well-known brand with 60 years of experience in home cleaning and maintenance. Their products are well made and come with a manufacturer’s warranty that makes us happy to spend that little bit extra.
It’s high tech for such a minimalist ironing board, For how tiny and light it is, you can take it anywhere, including RV’s, campers or even teensy dorm rooms.
- Tabletop board size: 29 x 12 inches | 74 x 30 cm
- Clearance between board and tabletop: 3.5 inches
- Board weight: 12 ounces (Yes, 12 ounces) | 0.3 kg
- Made of Expanded Polyproplyene Foam (EPP)
- 3 year warranty
- Being so light, it may slip on some surfaces
Buyers Guide for Table Boards
Size
The size of the boards included above offer adequate space for the occasional ironing job. They are not ideal for large ironing needs because the smaller work surface would mean a lot of repositioning of garments and this would make the task painfully drawn out.
If you iron a small load of washing every week or two or maybe one or two items here and there, then yes, this size is all you need.
Weight
The benefit of these mini ironing boards is they are super easy to move in and out of storage, but there is one minor disadvantage…. a heavier board is more stable and doesn’t shift and slide as easily. To prevent the board from slipping while you’re ironing, place a towel down on the counter or tabletop first.
Storage
You’ll need to decide if you want a flatter model or one that folds into a smaller overall size. This depends entirely where you will store it.
Affordability
All these models are really affordable and cost roughly the same price. Focus on features and you should be very satisfied overall.
Warranty
Both Honey-Can-Do and Leifheit offer limited warranties on manufacturer’s defects.
My take on the warranty on such affordable products is that if they break in a few years from now, it’s less effort and cheap enough to simply replace.
In Conclusion
Miniature tabletop or countertop ironing boards are ideal for those quick ironing jobs. They make switching on the steam iron and pressing a quick shirt fuss-free. I also like that working on a table or countertop allows you to sit while ironing.
The Honey-Can-Do is our winner because it has a little extra weight and that makes it more stable and easier to use. It’s super affordable and one of the most popular selling tabletop ironing boards available online.
Because these boards are so small, they can be set up anywhere so you don’t need a dedicated space to do your ironing. You can simply carry it to where you want to be… like right in front of the TV.