Ironing Service: Cost, Options and How to Find Someone Who Irons
Ironing service prices, the options available and how to find a housekeeper who irons.
Quick answer: ironing can be done by a housekeeper by the hour (with or without cleaning), by an at-home ironing service, or by a laundry with pick-up and delivery. Prices vary mostly with the format: by the hour, per item or on a monthly retainer. At home, hiring someone who irons by the hour is usually the most flexible and affordable option.
What an ironing service is (and what your options are)
Housekeeper by the hour — many professionals iron as part of the service, on its own or combined with cleaning and laundry care. It is the most flexible option for a home.
At-home ironing service — someone who comes to your home just to iron, usually charged by the hour.
Laundry and ironing (with pick-up and delivery) — the clothes are collected, washed/ironed and returned; charged per item or by the kilo.
How much an ironing service costs
The cost depends mostly on the format:
By the hour — a housekeeper's hourly rate also applies to time spent ironing. Check current pay levels in the housekeeper pay guide and run an estimate with the cost calculator.
Per item — common in laundries; it varies by item (shirt, trousers, bed linen).
Monthly retainer — a fixed number of hours per month, useful for families with a regular volume of laundry.
Note: rates vary by area and by professional; always agree a clear price before starting.
How to find someone who irons
Search for housekeepers in your area and check that they offer ironing.
Agree whether it is ironing only, or also cleaning and laundry care.
Ask for references and do a first session to align preferences (temperatures, steam, delicate fabrics).
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Tips for good ironing results
Sort the laundry by fabric type and temperature; point out the delicate items.
Say what should never be ironed (certain synthetics, prints, silk without a cloth).
Use steam for difficult fabrics and iron dark or shiny items inside out.
Have the board, the iron and water ready, and explain your preferences on the first day.
Conclusion
For most families, hiring someone who irons by the hour — on its own or alongside the cleaning — is the most practical and affordable way to keep the laundry in order. Decide the format, align preferences and agree the price before starting.
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FAQ
How much does an ironing service cost?
It depends on the format: by the hour (the housekeeper's rate applies to the time spent ironing), per item (common in laundries) or on a monthly retainer. Always agree a clear price before starting and check current pay levels in the housekeeper pay guide.
Can I hire someone just to iron?
Yes. You can hire a housekeeper by the hour for ironing only, or combine ironing with cleaning and laundry care.
Do housekeepers do the ironing?
Many professionals offer ironing as part of the service. Check the profile and agree at the start whether it is ironing only or other tasks as well.
At-home ironing or a laundry with pick-up?
At home, someone irons in your house (usually by the hour) — more flexible. With a laundry that collects and delivers, the clothes are taken away and returned, charged per item or by the kilo — useful for large volumes.
How long does a week's ironing take?
It varies with the volume and the type of items, but it is usually one to three hours for a family. Sorting the laundry by fabric and temperature speeds up the work.