STACEY Solomon’s team revealed a cheap hack for insulating your windows for just £4.99.
On her BBC show Sort Your Life Out, the TV host, 35, the professionals set about helping the Noel family, whose home had become cluttered after having kids.
Stacey Solomon’s Sort Your Life Out gave some tips for helping to improve your home[/caption]
Cleaning expert Iwan Carrington advised getting cheap window film insulation kits to act like budget double glazing[/caption]
He showed how you have to cut it to size and then use a hair dryer to attach it[/caption]
Iwan advised it can make your home warmer, meaning you save money on bills[/caption]
Part of the problem was belongings all over their East London pad, and the mess had left them feeling overwhelmed.
Thankfully Stacey was on hand to help them sort their possessions – and as part of the job one of her team members gave a handy hack for reducing bills.
Cleaning expert Iwan Carrington shared how you can buy cheap window film insulation kits to act like budget double glazing.
He explained: “These windows are just thin plastic so I’m going to turn it into double glazing.
“A really cheap and efficient way of doing this is to use one of these window film kits you can buy online pretty reasonably.”
Iwan demonstrated how you should cut out the film using scissors to ensure it fits your window.
He advised that ideally the film should be slightly larger than the window you are covering.
Next, you should carefully flatten the film against the window, making sure it is aligned.
Iwan said: “This is the bit we need to get straight.
“You can see how that is stretching out now. There we go.”
He then put a warm hair dryer on the film to help it stick.
After stepping back to admire his handiwork, the cleaning pro concluded: “And this is going to be so much cosier now in the winter time when Aaron and Dee are working in here.”
Thankfully the kits won’t break the bank, as you can pick up a cheap window film insulation kit from £4.99 from B&Q.
Stacey Solomon’s cleaning tips
IF you want a home that gleams like Stacey’s, you’ll need to listen up!
Label Everything: Stacey swears by the power of labelling. From pantry jars to storage bins, clear labels help keep everything organised and easy to find.
Daily Tidy Routine: Dedicate 15-20 minutes each day to tidying up. This prevents clutter from building up and makes weekly deep cleaning less daunting.
Baking Soda Magic: Stacey uses baking soda for a variety of cleaning tasks. It’s great for deodorising carpets, cleaning grout, and even freshening up mattresses.
Upcycle Containers: Repurpose old jars, tins, and containers to store cleaning supplies, craft materials, or kitchen ingredients. It’s both eco-friendly and cost-effective.
Shine with Vinegar: White vinegar is a staple in Stacey’s cleaning arsenal. It works wonders on windows, mirrors, and even limescale build-up in kettles.
Make It Fun: Turn on your favourite music or podcast to make cleaning less of a chore and more of a fun, productive activity.
Use a Toothbrush: For those hard-to-reach spots, a toothbrush can be an excellent tool. Use it to scrub grout lines, around taps, and in other small crevices.
Declutter Regularly: Stacey advises a regular declutter session to get rid of items you no longer need. This keeps your home neat and creates more space for the things you love.
Air Fresheners: Create your own natural air fresheners using essential oils. Stacey loves using lavender or citrus oils to keep her home smelling fresh.
Microfibre Cloths: These are essential for dusting and cleaning surfaces without leaving streaks. They are reusable and can be easily washed.
Incorporate these tips into your routine for a cleaner, more organised home, just like Stacey Solomon’s!
B&Q is selling a window film kit for £4.99[/caption]
Also in the show, Stacey helped the family – who included kids Zora and Elias – go through their possessions.
After working hard to buy their first house together, a combination of parenting and working full-time, along with no systems to keep their belongings in check, had left the couple feeling overwhelmed by their home.
Stacey then challenged them to get rid of half their possessions, revealing a functional space beneath the chaos.
The couple were shocked when laying out the contents of their home in a warehouse that they had 49 make-up brushes, 213 CDs and 552 books.
