How it works
1. You Book
Choose your preferred collection time online or call our friendly office team
2. We Confirm & Collect
We’ll confirm your booking and collect your items from your doorstep
3. You Relax
No more ironing stress — just clean, crisp clothes in 24–48 hour
Prices
Typical clothing items
Common bedding items
Why choose us
We take great care with every item, and damage is extremely rare. But if something ever goes wrong, we promise to put it right — including fully compensating you for any item we damage.
Reliable & friendly local lady in Exeter with a personal touch
High-quality results with professional grade equipment
Flexible collection times including evenings and weekends
Fully trained, backed by a decade of experience for peace of mind
5-star feedback from hundreds of our wonderful customers
In January our ladies have washed and ironed 14,746 items
Customer reviews via Google
Clare Collins
Excellent service
Alistair Gains
Great service .. would definitely recommend
Jacqueline Causton
Brilliant
Ray Martin
What a first class, professionally managed and reliable 1st class service.
L Gibson
Fantastic service. Quick response to request and ironing done impeccably. Great price and overall extremely satisfied.
David Martin
Excellent service and great ironing. Thank you.
Loved by 386 Households Across the UK
Kind words and perfectly pressed clothes, every time
Services
Free Collection & Delivery
- Collection and delivery is free for orders over £20 - a small fee may apply if less
- You can also drop off your items if that’s more convenient – just let us know in advance
- Our usual return time is 48 hours, but we’ll always try to accommodate quicker returns
- Regular scheduled collections are popular – we’ll always confirm 24 hours before pickup
- Regular customers will receive one of our high-quality laundry bags if needed
- Payment is due upon delivery via bank transfer or cash - credit card coming soon
Ironing
- Ironing is priced per item — simple, clear, and often better value
- We'll hang shirts, dresses, formal trousers, jumpsuits, and similar items
- T-shirts and other garments can be hung on request — just let us know
- Folded items like polos and jumpers are neatly returned in shop-style folds
- Hung items are returned in biodegradable, reusable plastic covers
- We’re happy to follow special requests like trouser creases
Meet Sud - your local ironing lady
Sud has proudly called Exeter home for the past ten years, building strong local connections and raising her two sons in the area. With her older son’s friends living across Devon, Sud feels deeply rooted in the community she now serves. She understands how busy family life can be and offers reliable ironing services in Exeter designed to make everyday life that little bit easier.
Alongside running her ironing service, Sud works part-time in adult mental health supported living, bringing patience, care and understanding into everything she does. Her background includes working as a pharmacy dispenser, care support worker, waitress and even a trainee bus driver — all roles that strengthened her organisation and customer focus.
Fully trained and supported by The Hot Iron, Sud uses a professional steam generator and top-brand ironing table to deliver consistently high standards. For anyone searching for ironing services near me, Sud offers friendly, dependable help with free collection and delivery.
Frequently asked questions
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67A Merlin Crescent, Exeter, Devon. EX4 9AF.
Get in touch
Phone or text message via our availability checker, whichever you prefer, contact us and we'll guide you through the process and arrange your first order.
Contact usCompany Information
The Hot Iron
67A Merlin Crescent
Exeter
Devon
EX4 9AF
Opening Hours
You can call on any day between 8am and 9pm.