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
Ironing Clothes
Ironing Bedding
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 St Albans 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 May our ladies have washed and ironed 13,015 items
Customer reviews
Sophie Mulligan
Great experience thank you!
Stephen Lea
Excellent service at a fair price
Rebecca Smith
Professional service with a quick turn around. Good communication also.
Emma Greenland
A great service provided by Magdalena. Well ironed, with a quick turnaround and friendly service.
Lee Pomroy
Really pleased with our ironing and will definitely use again
Len McNally
Just a first class service.
Meet Claire - your local ironing lady
Claire
Serving St Albans and Beyond
As a long-time resident of St Albans, Claire is well-acquainted with the local community and understands what busy families and professionals need. She serves customers across St Albans and nearby areas, making her service accessible to residents searching for "ironing services near me". Whether you're near the stunning Verulamium Park or commuting from the town centre, Claire's local ironing services are just a short distance away. She genuinely loves her community and is committed to offering reliable, friendly, and professional help.
Quality and Care You Can Rely On
Claire works in partnership with The Hot Iron's head office, benefiting from full training and ongoing support to maintain the highest standards. Equipped with a top-brand ironing table and a high-quality steam generator, Claire ensures your garments receive premium care. Lucy, our founder, has provided ironing services since 2010, and her experience helps support agents like Claire to deliver a consistent, high-quality service. Backed by our streamlined business processes, Claire can focus on what she does best—providing convenient, quality ironing services that customers can depend on in St Albans.
Claire's Story
Claire has lived in St Albans with her husband, Laurent, since 2015. Initially from France, the peaceful atmosphere, abundant green spaces, and vibrant community drew Claire and her family to the town. They've made St Albans their home with their young daughter, Amy. Claire's strong work ethic and attention to detail, honed through her experience in law enforcement as a Special Constable, set her apart as a local ironing lady you can trust. Her genuine passion for ironing means she takes pride in ensuring your clothes are perfectly pressed.
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73 Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire. AL1 2ET.
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
Ironing service in St Albans provided by Claire
73 Cottonmill Lane
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL1 2ET
Opening Hours
You can call on any day between 8am and 9pm.