As the cold weather bites, Brits are scouring for thrifty methods to keep their homes cosy. A nifty trick, brought to light by TikTok sensation Sam Calver, following guidance from consumer champion Martin Lewis, might be the perfect solution for this winter’s chill.
In a revealing clip, he explains a tip that he believes everyone should be aware of, noting the impressive impact it has had on his heating expenses. Sam divulged: “I can’t believe I’ve only just found out about this central heating trick. All I seem to be doing is turning the heating up all the time, but I saw Martin Lewis talking about the radiator foil hack, and I had to give it a go.”
He continued: “I grabbed myself some radiator savers – actually really cheap and you get about five metres of it. You just cut it to size, slide it down the back of your radiator, and it now reflects the heat from your radiator back into the room rather than seeping through your walls. It means you can have your heating on less and save a lot of money over time.”
The video has struck a chord with many, racking up a heap of likes, with viewers also chiming in with their experiences.
Echoing the sentiment, one commenter enthused: “I done the whole room – walls, roof – even the windows. I honestly know how the Xmas turkey feels sitting in its tin foil all day. Very warm, but very dark,” reports the Manchester Evening News.
One pleased individual shared their experience: “It works well. Done it since the 80s. Also, put thick aluminium foil on the ceiling. The room becomes even warmer as you don’t lose heat to the flat upstairs.”
Similarly, another person chimed in: “People have been doing this for donkeys years.”
The savvy heating trick was pointed out by Martin Lewis during a 2022 episode of the Martin Lewis Money Show Live, where he suggested that putting foil behind radiators helps bounce back warmth into the room.
Although one could opt for dedicated radiator foil, many residents find that common kitchen tin foil is a cost-effective alternative that performs comparably. Nonetheless, some specialists remain unconvinced about how efficient this practice really is.
But regardless of expert opinions, numerous internet influencers have backed the effectiveness of the strategy. In addition to the foil tip, Martin Lewis has offered other heating advice, such as applying cling film over single-glazed windows, which can act as insulation to keep the chill out and lessen the window’s surface condensation between the warm interior air and cold glass.
