The ironing pile is one of those household tasks that’s never urgent enough to do immediately but always inconvenient when you finally get around to it. The clothes are clean, they’re dry, and now there’s an hour of work standing between you and actually wearing them.
For most Singapore households, ironing sits at the bottom of the chore list — not because it’s hard, but because it’s relentless. It comes back every week without fail, it eats into weekends, and the results from a home iron are rarely as good as they should be.
Urban Company’s ironing service launched in Singapore in March 2026. A trained professional arrives at your home with a 3000W steam iron, works through your pile, folds everything, and hands it back crease-free. You just need to provide an ironing board.
Why Home Ironing Takes Longer Than It Should
Your Iron Isn’t Powerful Enough
Most consumer irons sold in Singapore run at 1200W to 1800W. They take time to heat up, lose temperature between items, and struggle with thicker fabrics without multiple passes. A professional 3000W steam iron heats instantly, maintains consistent high temperature throughout, and works through clothes significantly faster. The physics are straightforward — more power means more steam, faster results, and better crease removal in a single pass.
The Results Are Inconsistent
Getting a truly sharp result from a home iron requires knowing the right temperature for each fabric, the right pressure, and the right sequence. Most people learn through trial and error — which means occasional shine marks on dark trousers, slightly off collars, or shirts that look acceptable but not crisp. A professional who irons daily gets consistent results on every item.
It Competes With Everything Else on Your Weekend
In Singapore, where most households have both partners working full-time, the weekend is already compressed. Groceries, family time, kids’ activities, meal prep — ironing competes with all of it. Two hours of ironing on a Sunday evening is two hours that doesn’t come back.
How Urban Company’s Ironing Service Works
What the Professional Brings
The technician arrives with a professional 3000W steam iron — the same grade used by tailors and professional laundries. It delivers consistent high-pressure steam that removes creases in a single pass and handles all standard fabric types safely.
You provide the ironing board. Everything else is handled.
What’s Covered
- Shirts and blouses
- Trousers and skirts
- Dresses
- School uniforms
- Formal and office wear
- Casual wear — T-shirts, polos, shorts
- Folding and neat handover of all items
What Isn’t Covered
Bedsheets, curtains, and delicate garments requiring specialist handling — heavily embellished pieces, beaded fabric, or items with specific care requirements — are outside scope. If you’re unsure about a specific item, flag it when booking.
Zero Creases, Zero Burns — Guaranteed
Urban Company guarantees crease-free results with no burns or damage to your clothes. If something isn’t right, UC will make it right.
Ironing Service Prices Singapore
| Service | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adhoc | 1.5 hours | $42 |
| Adhoc | 2 hours | $52 |
| Multi Session Pack — 4 sessions | 1.5 hours | $156 |
| Multi Session Pack — 4 sessions | 2 hours | $196 |
| Multi Session Pack — 8 sessions | 1.5 hours | $288 |
| Multi Session Pack — 8 sessions | 2 hours | $360 |
The multi-session packs are the best value for households with a consistent weekly or fortnightly ironing load. The 8-session pack at $288 for 1.5-hour sessions works out to $36 per session — and you redeem them at your own pace, with no fixed schedule required.
UC Ironing Service vs Sending Clothes Out for Pressing
If you’ve been sending clothes to a dry cleaner specifically for pressing — not washing, just ironing — the at-home model is worth comparing directly.
| UC Ironing Service | Dry Cleaner (pressing only) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From $42 for 1.5 hours | $3–$5 per item |
| Where it happens | At your home | Drop off and collect |
| Turnaround | Same session | Usually next day or later |
| Convenience | No travel, no bagging | Requires a trip each way |
| Best for | Regular household ironing loads | Specialist garments needing pressing after dry cleaning |
For regular weekly ironing — work shirts, school uniforms, everyday clothes — the at-home service is faster, more convenient, and typically cheaper once you’re ironing more than 8 to 10 items per session.
Dry cleaners remain the right choice when garments need washing and pressing together, or when specialist fabric care is required. The two services aren’t in direct competition — they serve different needs.
Note: UC’s ironing service is pressing only. It does not include washing or dry cleaning.
Who Is This Service For?
Dual-Income Households
Both partners working means the weekend is already full. Removing ironing from the list entirely — not delegating it to later in the week, removing it — is a straightforward use of the service.
Families With School-Age Kids
School uniforms need to be ironed every single week. For families with 2 or 3 kids in school, that’s a significant weekly load on top of adult work clothes. A fortnightly session handles all of it.
Professionals With a Heavy Work Wardrobe
If your job puts you in formal or business casual attire five days a week, your ironing load is higher than most and the stakes are higher too. A poorly ironed shirt is noticeable in a client meeting in a way that a slightly unironed T-shirt is not.
Hari Raya, CNY, and Deepavali Prep
Baju kurung, baju melayu, cheongsam, and other festive wear need careful pressing before major occasions. A professional handles delicate fabrics at the correct temperature — the kind of item where a home iron set slightly too hot causes irreversible damage. Book a session in the week before the occasion rather than scrambling the night before.
Households Already Using a Part-Time Cleaner
If you already book a UC part-time cleaner, adding an ironing session on a separate day gives you a fully managed home without either service feeling overloaded. Cleaning and ironing are handled by different professionals, on a schedule that works for your household.
How to Book
Book online in a few minutes. Choose your session duration, pick a date and time, and a trained professional will arrive with everything needed. You don’t need to be present for the entire session — the professional works through the pile independently.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Urban Company’s ironing service in Singapore?
A trained professional arrives at your home with a 3000W steam iron and works through your ironing pile — shirts, trousers, school uniforms, dresses, and more. Everything is folded and handed back crease-free. You provide the ironing board. Sessions from $42 for 1.5 hours.
How is this different from sending clothes to a dry cleaner for ironing?
The professional comes to you — no bagging, no travel, no waiting for next-day collection. The service is pressing only and does not include washing or dry cleaning. For regular household ironing loads, it’s more convenient and typically cheaper than per-item dry cleaner pricing.
What fabrics can be ironed?
All standard fabrics — cotton, polyester, linen, blends, school uniforms, formal wear, casual wear. Heavily embellished or beaded garments, and items requiring specialist handling, are outside scope.
How many items can be ironed in a session?
It depends on the items — shirts take longer than T-shirts, structured garments longer than casual wear. A 1.5-hour session typically covers a full week’s load for a household of 3 to 4. A 2-hour session is better for larger families or if there’s a backlog to clear.
Do I need to be home during the session?
You need to let the professional in at the start and be present at handover. You don’t need to supervise throughout — the professional works independently.
Is ironing available as a recurring booking?
Not as a fixed weekly routine in the same way as cleaning sessions, but multi-session packs let you prepay and redeem at your own pace. The 4-session and 8-session packs are the most cost-effective option for regular ironing needs.
What if something gets damaged?
Urban Company guarantees zero creases and zero burns. If anything is damaged, UC will make it right.
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