Just wet the windows with water and stick the bubble wrap over them – it’s a great way to save on heating bills.

Bubble wrap can help you keep the heat in your home and save a hell of a lot of money on heating. And it’s really easy to do.

While it’s still pretty cold at night, our radiators are still using a lot of energy, which is pushing our bills up. It’s not an option to turn off the heating just yet. Luckily, there’s a really effective and easy way to cut these costs.
There are a few simple tricks you can use to save money on heating while still keeping your home at the optimum temperature. If you know you have to close the shutters at night, install thick curtains, unclutter the radiators, etc., there’s an unexpected technique. You don’t need sophisticated equipment – a simple piece of bubble wrap will do the trick. How do you use it? The bubble wrap trick may seem unusual, but it’s really effective. With it, you can easily and inexpensively seal your windows, preventing heat from escaping.

What will you need?

• Bubble wrap (from a delivery box, for example),
• Scissors
• A bottle with a spray bottle filled with hot water.

Start by cutting the bubble wrap into pieces that will completely cover the windows in your chosen room. Then carefully spray the water onto the side with the bubbles and onto the glass. Then simply press the film firmly against the glass. To ensure optimum adhesion, it is advisable to clean the windows beforehand. If installed correctly, the film should last all winter. If you have any doubts, you can also fix it with adhesive tape.

Adding bubble wrap to a window is a simple way to add an extra layer of insulation. The air bubbles act like thermal insulation, reducing the exchange of heat between the inside and outside. This helps to keep the heat in during the winter, keeping the inside warmer. This means less heat is lost, so you don’t have to keep heating the room as much. The upshot is that you’ll use less energy to heat your premises, which will bring down your energy bill. This simple, cost-effective method is a great way to improve the thermal efficiency of uninsulated windows.

This trick is most effective on the single-glazed windows still found in many old houses and flats from the 80s and 90s. If you remove the film in the spring, traces may appear, but you can easily clean them off. Don’t forget to ventilate your rooms regularly, even in winter.