Cleaning Out The Gutters

Ladders aren t necessary at least on one story homes.

Cleaning out the gutters.

You d be turning this chore into a needlessly dangerous proposition. Make sure you re following best practices for ladder safety. However with a telescopic cleaning tool you don t even need a ladder and you can get rid of dirt from the ground. Get into position below and slightly in front of the section of gutter you want to clean.

Use a strong stream of water and avoid spraying underneath the roof shingles. To remove the gunk from the gutters use a small plastic scoop. Cleaning gutters is a dirty job. Bushes were also trimmed this weekend.

Lift your vacuum attachment up and over the edge of the gutter so that the open end is resting in the bottom of the gutter. Gutter scoops are available at the hardware store or a child s sandbox shovel also works just fine. Adjust the red tip depending on the height of the gutters. The best move here is to use a trowel a ladder a bucket and a garden hose to get the job done.

Now that you know how to clean out gutters be sure to add it to your to do list at least once a year. A ladder is going to be your best bet. Cleaning out gutters is a simple task but it can quickly go awry if you aren t paying attention. Pull the hose to the furthest end of the gutters with enough slack so that you can lift the bottle over your head comfortably.

For maximum power when spraying gutters and downspouts use a pressure washer. Flush out the gutter with water starting at the far end and moving toward the downspout. Specialty gutter cleaning attachments for your garden hose can make the job easier. This is my favorite thing about using the power washer with this attachment to clean out the gutters.

Stand beneath your gutters and raise your vacuum attachment to gutter level. You ll run out of cleaning solution really quickly if the water is on full blast. Don t attempt to clean your gutters from the roof. Right when winter begins and right after autumn leaves and debris usually accumulate in the gutter.

The end of the tube is bent at an angle allowing it to reach into the gutter while you are standing below it. Ladders scare me and i m happy for my guys to have their feet on the ground when they do this.