A new genius tip to help save money on your heating bills requires a common item you already have in your kitchen. Using clingfilm may help keep your home warm, according to the Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert website. The Centre for Sustainable Energy suggests covering windows with a thin transparent plastic film, which looks like clingfilm, and you can install it yourself.
The blog entry reads: "It's cheap and simple, and by putting a sheet of specifically designed film (or good old fashioned clingfilm) on each of your windows, you trap a small layer of air, which can help to stop heat from escaping. The key to adding a second layer of 'glazing' is that it's transparent and airtight." However, the blog post warns you may not notice much of a difference if you have single-glazed windows.
It adds: " Ideally, you'd want to install specialist secondary glazing as it'll last longer. If you have double glazing, adding a third layer could make you a little warmer, but the benefit will be much less noticeable than with a single-glazed window. If your windows are draughty, it's worth fixing that as well as adding secondary glazing, or you'll only get half the benefit.
" Other tips for keeping your heating bill down include cutting sheets of kitchen foil to fit behind radiators, which will reflect hot air back into the room rather than letting it escape through cold walls. Avoid blocking radiators with bulky furniture, as this traps heat. Draw curtains or blinds to prevent warm air .
