Originally Posted by jpthequilter
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
Thanks and great idea! :thumbup: