Simple £8 TikTok trick can keep your home warmer for less this winter

A viral TikTok video has shared a simple and cost-effective heating hack that is said to make rooms "twice as warm". The trick has been praised by many online

As the chill of winter approaches, homeowners are on the lookout for cost-effective ways to boost their home heating. A new TikTok video from Which? has gone viral, showcasing a simple, inexpensive, yet effective method to make rooms feel "twice as warm".

The trick involves placing aluminium foil behind radiators to reflect heat back into the room, preventing it from escaping through external walls. According to the video, you can purchase radiator reflector foil for about £8.

Which? remarked: "It's padded and usually has an adhesive backing so it's really easy to install.", reports the Manchester Evening News. For those watching their spending, kitchen foil is also said to be quite effective at a mere £1.50.

To use this hack, measure the space between your radiator brackets, cut the foil accordingly, and if there's no adhesive, simply use double-sided sticky tape to fix it in place. One TikTok user lauded the hack's efficiency, saying: "My family has been doing this for ages; it heats up a room twice as fast and it STAYS hot."

This nifty trick is gaining traction as people seek ways to combat rising energy bills while keeping cosy in the winter months, with experts particularly advocating its use on external walls where most heat is lost. As energy prices skyrocket, these DIY solutions could provide significant savings while ensuring comfort in your home throughout the chilly autumn and winter months.