Best door draft excluder

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published 7 May 2021

The best door draft excluder is a simple, lo-fi way to make your home cosier. There are versions available for external and internal doors, and when in use, they can stop chilly drafts blowing in, block insects and other pests, and stop dust and debris entering your home from gaps on external doors. We've rounded up a strong selection of door draft excluders suitable for all types of doors in your home.

Staff pick

Viseman under door twin door draft stopper

Double-sided for twice the protection

This double-sided door draft stopper slides under your door and works either side to keep the cold air out and the warm air in. This can also go some way to block noise and odours, such as traffic fumes. This measures 36-inches long, so it should fit most standard internal doors but can be cut down to size. This is made from soft, plush material that's machine-washable. This is available in a variety of patterns.

Colourful choices

Comfy Nights plain dyed fabric draught excluder

A simple and affordable solution

Comfy Nights' range is a lightweight and affordable option suitable to protect from light drafts or for use on window sills. These are sold singularly or in packs of two, four, or six. Available in a wide range of colours, these draft excluders measure 90cm by 18cm by 10cm, so they will fit doors up to 36-inches. These have a 100% poly-cotton cover.

Herringbone fabric

Izabela Peters luxurious draught excluder

Environmentally-friendly, non-fading, fabric printing process

Izabela Peters' range of luxurious draft excluders comes in all kinds of gorgeous patterns, including floral and geometric options, as well as animal-themed excluders featuring flamingos, foxes, and pheasants. These are a heavyweight choice, and the fabric is a practical, 100% polyester wool fabric with a traditional herringbone weave. These excluders have a small hook at one end, so you can hang them when not in use.

For external doors

Hulameda large gap door draft stopper

Available in a range of finishes to match your doors

This style of draft excluder is ideal for blocking drafts and debris getting in from external doors. These are sold in flexible adhesive strips that measure 39-inches long but can be cut down to the size you require. As well as the adhesive to stick them to your doors, you also get tacks for extra fixing power. These are ideal for doors that have gaps of around an inch or so. These excluders come in white and brown.

Heavyweight option

Fowong heavy door draft stopper

Double loops to hang on door handles

Fowong's door draft stoppers are available in four abstract designs in shades of white and blue, grey and brown. These are a particularly heavyweight option measuring 850 grams thanks to the filling's 80/20 mix of soft polyester and glass beads. The exterior material is a linen cord with a durable finish. These feature a useful hook at both ends which means they can be hung to store. These stoppers measure a full 93 cm or 36-inches.

Handsome choice

Nicola Spring door draught excluder

With hanging loops to attach to your door

Nicola Spring is the big name in the home interiors marketplace. This handsome door draft excluder comes in a traditional, grey herringbone fabric with a lightly textured finish. It features two handy loops so you can suspend it in exactly the right position. This measures 79cm or 31-inches to fit most interior doors but may be too short for front doors. There is also a matching door stop available if you wanted to get the set.

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All these door draft excluders will help you stop annoying breezes getting into your home. Our overall staff pick, the Viseman under door twin door draft stopper, gives you double the protection, working either side of your door for a sure-fire solution.

Anyone who needs to stop a draft from an external door with a larger gap should consider the Hulameda large gap door draft stopper. This is a sturdy, triple-layer plastic option that you put securely into place with adhesive and tacks.

A more decorative choice for elegant homes is the Fowong heavy door draft stopper. This is available in four attractive designs and boasts a handle at either end so you can loop it up and store it on the door handle when it's not in use.

With over 10 years of experience writing for popular websites Amy-Mae is a freelance features writer with a focus on writing reviews, how-tos, and buyers guides. She lives near the sea in Devon with her family, two naughty cats, and two much-loved dogs. Her beloved daughter ensures she has very little spare time but if she manages to wrangle any you'll find her on the sofa watching box sets and drinking gin.

Best door draft excluder