Cleaning guru reveals little-known hack to slash energy bill just by dusting one part of home

Michael Bogoyavlenskiy says that spring cleaning your curtains and blinds by banishing dust particles could be key in helping people stay warmer without reaching for the thermostat.

A cleaning guru has revealed a little-known hack to slash your energy bills… simply by dusting one specific part of your home. Michael Bogoyavlenskiy says that spring cleaning your curtains and blinds by banishing dust particles could be key in helping people stay warmer without reaching for the thermostat.Many Brits are unaware that windows, blinds and curtains play a much bigger role for energy efficiency. In an average home, up to 30% of heat is lost through windows and doors, and when blinds or curtains contain dust they don’t insulate as effectively as they should.This then leads to many households cranking up their heating, which can lead to hefty energy bills each month. Michael, who is a cleaning expert at Cleaning Express, working with tombola, insists that cleaning your dusty blinds and curtains can help reduce unnecessary heat loss.In addition, he points the finger at dirty windows claiming they could also be a culprit behind high heating bills each month. Dirt and grime on your window panes can end up blocking natural sunlight, meaning many households are missing out on free daytime warmth.Regularly cleaning glass windows can help naturally warm rooms during the day, which means households don’t have to solely rely on their heating. Michael said: “In an average home, around 25 to 30% of heat is lost through windows and doors.“Windows, blinds and curtains play a much bigger role in home energy efficiency than many people realise. “A significant amount of heat is lost through windows, and when curtains or blinds are dusty, they don’t insulate as effectively as they should.“Keeping these areas clean helps them perform properly and reduces unnecessary heat loss.” Michael also suggests wiping down our windows to help warm up the home with daytime sunlight to reduce bills each month.Michael said: “Dirty windows can also block natural sunlight from entering the home, which means households miss out on free daytime warmth. “Clean glass allows more sunlight to pass through, helping to naturally warm rooms during the day and reducing the need to rely as heavily on heating, particularly in early spring when temperatures can still fluctuate.“A simple routine of wiping down windows and gently dusting curtains or blinds isn’t just about keeping your home looking fresh – it’s a practical step that can help improve insulation, maximise natural heat, and make your home more energy efficient over time.”