The €3 B&M window hack to keep your home warm and reduce condensation
CONDENSATION is a common occurrence in millions of homes in Britain during winter.
But B&M claims to have the answer with a £2.99 item.
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Exitex Secondary Glazing Film is said to “keep the heat in your home”.
It works by “creating a double-glazed window effect to minimize drafts in the home.”
The product description continues: “A simple and cost-effective way to keep your home warm and save energy.”
In addition, it “prevents draughts” and therefore “reduces heating costs”.
And what’s more, installation only takes 10 minutes.
As for how to apply it to your windows, there are a few steps.
First, cut the film to the size of your window and carefully attach it to create a seal.
Then use a hairdryer and shrink the film with hot air until it pulls very tight.
If there is excess film around the edges, cut it off.
As for how well it works, reviews of a similar product on Amazon give it four out of five stars.
One customer said: “I was so skeptical about this product and when I read some of the reviews I was hesitant to try it. I’m so glad I did.
“There is no more condensation at all and it is definitely warmer in my rooms.
“It’s so easy to apply, I’m confused about the issues the reviewers mention; each window took me less than 5 minutes alone.
“I didn’t pre-cut it either, I took an approximate measurement, applied the tape and started from the top, stretching the sheet wide as I pulled it down as well.
“I can barely see it on my windows. I would highly recommend this product, I wish I had purchased it sooner!”
Another said: “It’s been on my bedroom windows for about a month and a half and the condensation has been very low ever since.
“I left a fair amount of extra plastic at the bottom to allow for condensation on the plastic to not transfer onto the windowsill itself, which really helps prevent damage and mold formation.
“From the first day I woke up with it on my window, I noticed that the room was a lot warmer than the days before, and that it was colder on average outside.
“This means it helped keep a lot of heat in the room, which is great to wake up to.
“The only problem is that I will probably have to remove it in the summer when it gets hot because I don’t want to melt in this room.
“I would really recommend this product because it does its job very well, but I would recommend that you ask a friend to help you set it up, just to make your life a little easier.”
Worried about how to remove it?
There are a few ways to remove secondary temporary film glazing…
Heat
Use a hair dryer, heat gun or spray bottle to melt the adhesive and break down the film. Start at a corner of the glass and peel off a piece. Continue heating new areas as the film begins to peel off.
Soapy water
Soften the glue with soapy water to break down the film.
A plastic scraper
For stubborn parts, use a plastic scraper.
Solution for cleaning windows
Use a citrus or ammonia-based window cleaner to remove difficult-to-remove film or adhesive residue.
Acetone
Mix equal parts water and acetone, dip a soft cloth in the solution and rub the residue.
Dishwashing liquid
Soak the film in dish soap, cover with a garbage bag and leave for two hours.
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