A cordless ironing apparatus (10) includes an iron (24) and an ironing board (12) adapted to be used with the iron. The iron includes a soleplate (21). The ironing board includes an ironing surface (11) on which fabric is placed and an electromagnetic generator (15). The electromagnetic generator is adapted to generate an electromagnetic field which generates heat in the soleplate of the iron. Alternatively, the ironing apparatus includes an iron and an induction device which is removable or separate from an ironing board. The induction device includes an electromagnetic generator which is adapted to generate an electromagnetic filed which generates heat in the soleplate of the iron.