Shoppers rush to snap up £5 Amazon bargain so you can stop leaving the heating on
As the weather gets colder, your home may start to feel a little chilly.
A budget-friendly Amazon purchase can help prevent drafts in your home.
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Homeowners can now reduce the amount of winter air flowing through their space.
Cuysfead’s Insulation Sealant Tape Draft Excluder is currently available for £4.99, reduced from £6.14, on Amazon.
The self-adhesive foam tape can be used to prevent window and door drafts.
It comes in white and blends seamlessly with most window and door frames.
The budget purchase can also help soundproof your room from the outside.
According to manufacturers, the tape can help you save on your energy bill this winter.
They explained that the weatherstripping provides a “good seal to keep out noise, wind, dust and cold winter air.”
It can also be used in the summer heat to keep your home cool and comfortable.
The outside of the tape is made of polymer PE film nylon cloth to ensure the product remains waterproof and wear-resistant for long-term use.
It is designed for use on all types of sliding, patio doors and windows, including frameless interior glass doors, wooden doors, bathroom doors and greenhouse windows.
Manufacturers recommend laying out the roll of tape two days before installation.
Amazon shoppers shared their experiences with the product in the review section of the site.
“Been using it for over a week now and it blocks the wind coming in. Used on my old windows. Great!” wrote one impressed buyer.
“I love how easy it is to fit and cut. But most importantly it really blocks drafts, thank goodness I love this,” said another person.
“Easy to install and great that this is one length so you can work around the door and use just one piece to ensure there is only one connection,” said a third Amazon user.
5 ways to keep your house warm in winter
Real estate expert Joshua Houston shared his tips.
1. Curtains
“Windows are a common place for the cold from outside to enter your home, this is due to small openings that can let air in, so always close your curtains as soon as it gets dark,” he said.
This simple method gives you an extra layer of warmth because it can provide a kind of “insulation” between your window and curtain.
2. Rugs
“Your floor is another part of your home where heat can be lost and make your home feel cold,” he continued. “On cold days you may notice that your floor is not pleasant to walk on because your feet are freezing.
“Add rugs to areas that don’t already have carpet. This will provide a layer of insulation between your bare floor and the room above.”
3. Check your insulation
Check your pipes, attic space, crawl spaces and under floorboards.
“Loose insulation is great for this, and it is a more affordable form of insulation, with a large bag being picked up for around £30,” explains Joshua.
4. Keep your interior doors closed
“Household members often congregate in one room in the evening, which is usually the kitchen or living room,” says Joshua.
“This means you only need to heat a small part of your home and closing the doors keeps the heat in and the cold out.”
5. Block drafts
Don’t forget to check cat flaps, chimneys and mailboxes as these can let in cold air if they are not properly secured.
“Looks great and a Nice fits when the door is closed. Will make a big difference next winter.”
“The weather stripping works as it should, there was a small hole in two of my windows that made the house cold,” another customer wrote.
“The bond of strip is strong and forms an airtight seal, keeping the house warm.”
They also praised the “easy installation” of the draft sealing tape.
“Easy to install, eliminating drafts in our old double-glazed windows,” said one buyer.
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