Abstract: Automated compact ironing press comprising a base (1) on which is articulated a pressing arm (2) bearing a heating plate (4) for co-operating with one of the two ironing boards (5,8) installed in the base. The press further comprises a pressing mechanism driven by an electric motor (9). The pressing arm comprises a resilient mean (16) connected to the pressing mechanism at one of its end that may be displaced by the electric motor from a position where the vertical component of the pressure force is minimised to a position where the pressure force is maximnised. The main ironing board (5) is pivoted on the base (1) thanks to connecting levers (6) and may occupy a retracted position in the base and a service position above the sleeve board (8) which is rigidly fixed to the base (1). The press further comprises a water tank and a water pump that is cinematically linked to and actuated by the pressing arm (2) for spraying water on the item to iron during the opening/closing of the pressing arm.