Originally Posted by KimS
Do any of you use the portable ironing mats? I want to get something like this to put on one of the fold outs on my cabinet so it's right there when I need to iron small pieces but I don't want to ruin the top of my cabinet either. Found this at Amazon.com for $4.99 so it's not a bad price.
Lay a piece of flannel or other fabric over the varnished surface, cover that with a large piece of aluminum foil or two, then put the mat on that to do the ironing.
Saves the furniture underneath, in case of a too hot iron, or a scorch left by a forgotten set down iron. The aluminum foil works to reflect the heat back up, away from the surface underneath. Works well inside the ironing board covers too. JP