New Aldi £2 item Martin Lewis says 'keeps heat in at home' coming out Sunday

New Aldi £2 item Martin Lewis says 'keeps heat in at home' coming out Sunday Shoppers don't have to wait too long for the new item to come out Aldi is set to launch a new item this weekend designed to help trap heat at home and make rooms feel warmer. The item has been mentioned by finance expert Martin Lewis before, who said at the time that it can help prevent heat from escaping. As the weather turns colder and the price cap has recently risen, many UK homeowners will be looking for ways to stay warm at home without spending more than necessary on central heating. There are several 'warm home hacks' people can try to cut costs on their monthly energy bills, including buying heat-reflective radiator foil screens. There are plenty of options on the market for those looking to install one at home, including B&Q, Screwfix, Dunelm, and more. Some of the most affordable options are available at supermarkets, including Aldi. As part of the store's upcoming 'Home Heating Essentials' Special Buy range, shoppers will be able to buy a roll of its new Radiator Reflective Film for £1.99. It will be available in stores from Sunday, October 18. In addition to the heat-reflection foil, shoppers will also be able to buy a window strip, door sweep, and double draft excluder. The product description for the items reads: "Keep your home warmer and more comfortable with simple, easy-to-fit solutions designed to help reduce draughts, dust and heat loss. Ideal for windows, doors and radiators, these energy-saving essentials help improve insulation and keep the cold out." During an episode of The Martin Lewis Podcast on BBC Sounds a few years ago, Mr Lewis told listeners how reflective panels behind radiators can help trap heat at home. At the time, he said: "A tip for you: reflective panels behind radiators." While he does not endorse any brand or exact type, he suggests that people consider getting them to enhance home insulation and reduce heating costs. He continued: "Sheets of reflective material can be placed behind radiators. Crucially, this is on external wall radiators so the heat doesn't escape. If you don't want to pay for those, then tin foil can work, although it doesn't work quite as well." diators in rooms that you're not using, go and turn them off before you turn the heating on so you're not wasting cash overheating empty spaces. Changing the flow rate on your boiler can cut gas bill by over 9% and you won't notice the change." On the Money Saving Expert (MSE) website, founded by Martin Lewis, his team of experts said: "Reflective panels behind radiators could help cut energy use. These are sheets of reflective material that you place between the back of the radiator and the wall so heat doesn't escape through the external wall." Energy suppliers have also mentioned how radiator reflective panels can help trap heat in a room. For example, Octopus Energy says on its website: "Insert radiator reflector panels behind radiators (most effective on radiators on external walls) to reflect heat back into the room, instead of letting the heat out through an external wall." According to MSE, households can lower their energy bills using various budget-friendly items, such as USB gloves, heated insoles, USB hand warmers, electric gilets, microwaveable wheat bags, 1.5-litre hot water bottles, reusable hand warmers, electric heat pads, electric footwarmers, and single electric blankets. How do reflective radiator panels work? Reflective radiator panels work by reflecting radiant infrared heat back into a room rather than letting it pass through the wall behind the radiator. When a radiator heats up, it radiates warmth in all directions, including backwards toward the cold wall it is mounted on. The shiny metallic surface of the reflector panel acts like a mirror for thermal radiation, bouncing up to 95% of that heat back into your living space before it can escape outside. To further prevent heat loss, many modern reflective panels combine this shiny surface with a thin layer of foam or a textured air-pocket backing. This additional layer reduces heat loss due to conduction. By introducing a barrier of trapped air or insulation, the panel prevents the direct transfer of heat from the radiator's hot air into the cold brick, stone, or plaster of the wall.