How Do You Store an Ironing Board?
Sep 2, 2026 / Public Storage
Store an ironing board by cleaning and drying it, closing it according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and placing it along a wall or beside other slim household items. Keep the board accessible and out of the unit entrance and main walkway.
A storage unit can help when an ironing board, laundry supplies, garment bags, and other household items take up more room than you want to use at home.
Ironing Board Storage Essentials:
- Close the ironing board before storage.
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for folding the legs and locking the board.
- Wipe the surface, legs, and frame before putting the board away.
- Let the ironing board dry fully after cleaning.
- Wash a removable cover according to its care label.
- Store removable accessories in a labeled bag when needed.
- Place the board along a side or back wall.
- Keep heavy boxes and furniture off the ironing board.
- Store related laundry and clothing supplies nearby when practical.
- Leave a clear path to retrieve the board.
Ironing Board Storage at a Glance:
How Should You Prepare an Ironing Board for Storage?
Prepare an ironing board by closing it, cleaning the surface and legs, and confirming that every part is dry before storage. Remove loose accessories so they do not become separated from the board.
Use this process:
- Close the ironing board according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Wipe the ironing surface, legs, and frame with an appropriate cloth.
- Remove and wash the cover when it is removable and the care label allows it.
- Let the cover, board, legs, and frame dry fully.
- Place removable accessories, such as an iron rest or cover clips, in a labeled bag.
- Position the closed board in the storage unit.
Do not store an ironing board while the cover, frame, or legs are damp.
Where Should You Place an Ironing Board in a Storage Unit?
Place a closed ironing board along a side or back wall, beside shelving, or with other slim household items. Choose a location based on how often you expect to retrieve it.
Store the board:
- Along a side or back wall
- Beside folding chairs or a rolled rug
- Near laundry-related or clothing-storage supplies
- Next to shelving without blocking access
- Near the front of the unit when you expect to use it soon
Avoid placing heavy boxes, furniture, or large household items on top of the board. Leave enough room to remove it without shifting unrelated belongings.
Can You Store an Ironing Board With Other Household Items?
Yes. Store an ironing board with related household items, such as laundry baskets, garment bags, wardrobe boxes, empty storage bins, folding chairs, clothing organizers, and rolled rugs.
Group items by purpose in a designated section of the unit. For example, create a “Laundry and Clothing Supplies” area for the ironing board, garment bags, clothing organizers, and empty bins.
Keep heavier boxes on the floor or lower shelves, and position the ironing board where it does not carry weight from other items.
How Can You Keep an Ironing Board Easy to Find?
Keep an ironing board easy to find by storing it in the same location each time and adding the location to your storage inventory. Place the board near related clothing or laundry supplies, but do not block the entrance or walkway.
Use these habits:
- Store the board with related household items.
- Add the location to a phone note or inventory list.
- Keep it away from large furniture and tall box stacks.
- Update the layout when you add larger items.
- Move the board closer to the front when you expect to retrieve it soon.
Should You Use Climate-Controlled Storage for an Ironing Board?
Climate-controlled storage can be useful for ironing boards with fabric covers, metal frames, wood components, foam padding, and plastic parts. High heat and changing humidity can affect fabric covers, adhesives, metal legs, and wood-based components over time. Humidity can also affect metal hardware and fabric materials.
More than 90% of Public Storage properties offer climate-controlled units. These units are designed to help maintain more consistent temperature or humidity levels than non-climate-controlled storage.
Clean and dry the ironing board before storage, wash and dry the cover when appropriate, and place the board along a wall or on a raised surface where it remains accessible.
When Can Storage Help With an Ironing Board?
Storage can help when an ironing board, clothing supplies, furniture, and moving boxes take up more room than you want to use at home. It can support a move, room update, seasonal clothing rotation, or laundry-area reorganization.
Use storage during:
- A move or transition between homes
- A closet or laundry-room reorganization
- A home refresh or renovation
- A temporary change in household space
- A seasonal clothing rotation
- A period when the ironing board is not part of your regular routine
Store Household Items With a Clear Plan.
An ironing board is easier to store when it is clean, dry, closed, and placed in an accessible location. Group it with related laundry and clothing supplies, keep heavy items off the board, and leave a clear path through the unit.
Find a Public Storage location near you to reserve month-to-month space for ironing boards, garment bags, clothing organizers, folding chairs, boxes, and household belongings. Customers can complete a rental online in minutes with no credit card required.
A clear storage layout makes the next laundry-room refresh easier to organize.
Ironing Board Storage FAQs
Can you store an ironing board in a storage unit?
Yes. Store a clean, dry ironing board in its closed position along a wall or beside other slim household items.
How do you prepare an ironing board for storage?
Close the board, wipe the surface and legs, wash the removable cover when appropriate, and let every part dry fully before storage.
Where should you place an ironing board in a storage unit?
Place a closed ironing board along a side or back wall, near related clothing or laundry supplies, or near the front if you expect to retrieve it soon.
Can you store an ironing board with folding chairs?
Yes. Store an ironing board with folding chairs and other slim household items when the area remains organized and does not block the walkway.
Should you use climate-controlled storage for an ironing board?
Climate-controlled storage can be useful for ironing boards with fabric covers, metal frames, foam padding, and wood components affected by heat or changing humidity. More than 90% of Public Storage properties offer climate-controlled units.
Are Public Storage rentals month to month?
Yes. All Public Storage rentals are month to month.
