iron stand

Heat-resistant base

An iron stand is a small metal frame or trivet used to hold a hot clothes iron safely when not in active use.

It prevents the heated soleplate from scorching surfaces or burning fabric.

Most modern irons have built-in heel rests that serve the same purpose, making separate iron stands less common than they once were.

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object function

iron standiron

Element twenty-six

clothes iron · steam iron · flat iron · ironing board

heat relationship

iron standiron

Element twenty-six

heat source · heating element · hot plate · burner · stove

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G