It can be tricky to close an ironing board if you've never done it before. The secret is to look at the bottom of the ironing board for a metal lever press. In some cases, you may need to press down the lever with one hand while steadying the other side of the ironing board with your other hand. In this case, lean it backward toward the rear while continuing to use the lever press. At this point, the top of the ironing board is upward while you're lowering the back of it to the floor. Keep going until the front feet are off the floor and the ironing board closes. Katie Berry, The Spruce's Cleaning Review Board member, notes that some ironing boards require pressing up on the lever instead. She finds it easiest to just put the ironing board on its back and then close it as the product requires.