The Game-Changing Find That Makes Steaming My Clothes So Much Easier (No Burns!)

If there’s one thing you may already know about me, it’s that I love a good product that can make the task of doing laundry easier. Be it a smart tool like the Nori press, a powerful (and delicious) laundry detergent, or a space-saving drying rack, I’m always game to try something out that can make one of my most loathsome chores a bit more enjoyable.  

Now, when it comes to prepping my clothes for the day, there’s nothing I love more than pulling out my steamer for a quick de-wrinkling sesh. That being said, it’s a task that doesn’t come without its sore spots — literally. I always burn myself. Not only that, I always seem to miss a wrinkle or two. However, I recently discovered the most ingenious (and small-space friendly) tool that takes care of both of those problems instantly, and I just had to tell you about it. Say hello to the Brabantia Foldable Steam Board. 

Consider this Brabantia find your new secret to perfectly steamed clothes, every time. A new release to the brand back in 2024, it’s a piece the team here at AT (yours truly, included) has had its eye on since first seeing it at last year’s Inspired Home trade show.

Perfect for small spaces, this collapsible find features an easily hangable design thanks to the included hook, giving you a sturdy, flat surface to steam your clothing against for a quicker and burn-free steam. When you’re set, you can choose to either leave it out for your next steam or simply fold it away to easily store it in a closet, cabinet, or on a shelf in your laundry space. 

As I said above, I consistently burn myself while steaming, namely because I spend so much time pulling my clothing taut to get a nice crisp iron, so my hand always gets caught behind the garment and, thus, burned. This board, however, takes away that need, preventing those unfortunate burns and getting the job done faster than ever before.

To use it, I simply place it over a door, hang my clothes on it, and get to work steaming (the Steamery Cirrus 3 is my go-to steamer of choice). Because of the flat design, I can press my clothing right against it, leaving my hand out of the way while still getting the smooth iron I’m looking for. And because of being able to essentially iron against this flat surface, I found my steaming time has been cut in half (I timed it! A shirt that usually takes me 11 minutes to steam I was able to have it set in just 5!) Then, when I’m done, I simply fold it and tuck it under my sofa — out of sight and out of mind!

When you first unfold this steam board, it seems like such a simple idea that you begin to underestimate how impactful it can be. Even so, the first time I used it, I took a step back and thought to myself, “How have I lived so long without this?” Thankfully, neither you nor I will ever have to live in a time without it, and how lucky is that?

Buy: Brabantia Foldable Steam Board, $55