Your local ironing professional in Hitchin
Hi, I'm Alexandra. I provide professional ironing services for customers in Hitchin and the nearby areas. I'm fully trained and use professional steam-based equipment to achieve excellent results while protecting your garments.
Your first enquiry and collection are arranged by Lucy our founder, who has been running The Hot Iron since 2011.
If Hitchin isn't quite right for you, you can enter your postcode during our booking process to check availability for your area
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 Hitchin 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
Last month our ladies have washed and ironed 14,746 items
Prices
Typical clothing items
Common bedding items
Customer reviews via Google
Alistair Gains
Great service .. would definitely recommend
David Martin
Excellent service and great ironing. Thank you.
Michelle Nelson Inchbald
Great service from Florentina and Gabriela.
Anna-Catherine Hamilton
This is by far the best ever ironing service and presentation of items afterwards is five star standard! The ladies and gents who do this are real professional ironers and I shall be returning! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Chris Johnson
Quality service, collected when agreed, delivered back in less than 2 days, no issues with service and good price.
Hannah Kelly
Amazing service!
Loved by 391 Households Across the UK
Kind words and perfectly pressed clothes, every time
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
More about Alexandra
Alexandra proudly provides professional ironing services in Hitchin, supporting busy households with a reliable and friendly local service. After moving from London to nearby Stevenage in 2021 to raise her family, she quickly built strong roots in the community. Married with two young boys, Alexandra understands first-hand how valuable spare time is. Her weekends are often filled with family walks, cycling, bowling trips and children’s parties—so she knows how helpful it can be to have ironing taken care of.
With experience as a shop manager, cleaner, nanny and assistant in a construction business, Alexandra brings organisation, commitment and a strong work ethic to every collection. She genuinely enjoys ironing and finds it both calming and rewarding, especially when customers share positive feedback.
Fully trained and supported by The Hot Iron, Alexandra uses professional equipment, including a steam generator and premium ironing table, to deliver consistently high-quality results. For residents searching for ironing services in Hitchin or “ironing services near me,” she offers a dependable and convenient solution with free collection and delivery.
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
Frequently asked questions
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Hitchin, covering postcodes SG4 and SG5
Company Information
The Hot Iron
Hitchin. Covering SG4 and SG5
Alexandra's Home Address:
6 Collenswood Road
Shephall
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG2 9ER
Opening Hours
You can call on any day between 8am and 9pm.