Guide to Cleaning Your Gutters

There are a couple of different methods for cleaning your on gutters. The methods below are relatively easy and can be done by the do it yourselfer.

Leaf blower method

1) To use this method you’ll need to get a leaf blower, rope, safety goggles, dust mask, and an extension ladder.

2) To begin with you’ll need to tie the rope to the top rung of the ladder and the opposite end to the leaf blower. When you climb on the ladder and are safely on the roof you can begin rising the leaf blower onto the roof.

3) From the roof use the leaf blower to blow the debris and other materials from the gutters. Be sure to wear your safety glasses and dust mask. When complete, simply lower the leaf blower back down off the roof and carefully climb back down the ladder.

Using a water hose

1) If you decide to use this method you’ll need the following tools: small hand shovel, a ladder, and a garden hose with a sprayer. Take the small hand shovel and dig out much of the large material as you can. To make clean up easier use a small trash bag.

2) Working from the opposite end of the downspouts, begin spraying the water down the gutter towards and out the downspouts. If needed, you can use a scrubbing pad to remove stuck on dirt.

3) In conclusion, wash out the downspouts to remove any residual debris or residue. If needed, once you are on the ground you can use a clothes hanger or plumber’s snake to clean out the downspouts.

There are some options to help cut down on the amount of cleanings particularly if your home has many shade trees around it. Many gutter installers now offer to install the leaf guard system or wire mesh over the gutters to protect them from becoming clogged. Just me certain that the system that is installed can be removed if cleaning is needed.

Hubert Miles is a blogger for many websites and the webmaster of Lake Properties. Get more information on Lake Properties websites.