The NeatiEase Adjustable DIY Magnetic Fly Screen has become a popular solution for keeping insects out of homes during warm weather. Available on Amazon for £22.94 (down from £26.99), the product has garnered a 4.3 out of five-star rating from nearly 4,000 reviews, with more than 500 units sold in the past month alone.
Product Features and Sizes
The fly screen is offered in multiple sizes, including 60cm x 80cm, 90cm x 140cm, 100cm x 130cm, 120cm x 180cm, 130cm x 150cm, and 150cm x 180cm, with various colour options. According to the product description, the 90cm x 140cm version is ideal for window frames measuring 100cm x 130cm or less. The screen is constructed from high-quality, fire-retarded fibreglass mesh that is fireproof, chemical corrosion resistant, and tear-resistant.
Customer Reviews Highlight Effectiveness
One satisfied customer wrote: "Excellent product, very easy to install, durable and keeps out all sorts of bugs. I got the 130 x 150cm version and it fits perfectly on my outward opening windows." Another reviewer added: "Fab product, there are so many of these out there, but I did not want to buy twice, this was perfect! The adhesion of all the strips was great and I managed to assemble it alone. The magnet holds well and it looks great on my white UPVC window, which I can happily leave open now with no fear of winged intruders, roll on the next heat wave!"
A third reviewer commented: "Brilliant product! Very straightforward to put together, the adhesive is strong on the magnetic strip and the grooved strip which attracts it does so smoothly. Once the corner pieces are on, it's a flawless finish and the finger moulds to open and close it are a very nice touch! Lovely fine mesh, too. I am really pleased with it and would recommend it."
Installation and Maintenance
The manufacturer claims installation takes only 10 minutes. The package includes one roll of magnetic strip, one roll of plastic strip, one piece of mesh, one bag of accessories, and an instruction manual. For daily care, users are advised to wipe the screen with a wet cloth or vacuum to remove dust. For spring cleaning, the mesh can be removed, rinsed, and reinstalled to air dry.
Alternative Products
Other options on the market include the Insect mesh Window Mosquito Window Screen Mesh from B&Q, priced at £5.99, which is made from fibreglass plain weave and fits windows up to 1.2 metres wide. Robert Dyas offers the Tectake Fly Screen for Window Frame at £42.99, featuring an aluminium frame that is weather and UV-resistant and can be adapted to various window sizes.
Constructive Feedback
While most reviews are positive, some users noted challenges. One reviewer said: "So just fitted this which took about an hour, if I do another one, should be half that, competent DIY level. Corner pieces are a bit difficult to snap into place and may end up gluing them. Overall, a cost-effective solution to insects, will see how it wears, looks a bit plastic but don't really notice it after a couple of days. I would recommend it." Another added: "It's good now it's up, but I found it quite a struggle."
