The Best Way To Clean Gutters

Gutters filled with leaves and debris may create a slew of issues. With the help of a gutter cleaning, you are contributing to the protection of your windows, doors, sides of the home, and foundation against water damage. If you have a basement, you will also be helping in preventing floods there.

Installing rain gutters not only protects your home’s landscape and exterior, but it also protects the foundation.

Are you cleaning your gutters on a yearly basis? Here’s how to do it right, from prep through grease and trash cleanup.

How To Clean Gutters

1. Check that you have a strong, adjustable ladder. Place the ladder on a stable surface at all times (beware of landscaping rocks below which can shift). A ladder stabilizer can be used for safety and to assist avoid gutter damage. It’s also a good idea to have a helper on hand in case you drop something or need assistance with the ladder.
2. Dress appropriately for the work. Wear a long-sleeved shirt, work trousers, and rubber gloves. Gutter cleaning is a dirty task.
3. Use a tiny plastic scoop to remove the gunk from the gutters. Gutter scoops are sold at hardware stores, but a child’s sandbox shovel would do. You may also use an old plastic cooking spatula, which will not damage the gutters. 
4. Place a tarp beneath your workplace to catch all of the gutter gunk and safeguard your lawn and plants.
5. After you’ve cleaned out the gutters, use a garden hose to flush the gutters and downspouts and clear away any remaining debris. This will also tell you whether or not you have any leaks.
6. Repair any sagging metal after the gutters are cleaned. You may do this by installing a gutter hanger. Many gutter repairs are do-it-yourself projects.

Gutter cleaning isn’t that difficult once you get the hang of it, and you’ll feel wonderful when you’re finished! Now that you know how to clean gutters, make it a point to do it at least once a year. If you’d rather leave it to the professionals, HomeSmiles is here for all your gutter cleaning needs. From start to finish, the gutter cleaning process takes about two hours. Our team can handle any type of gutter, whether or not it has leaf guards. We can also take care of minor gutter repairs for problems that we notice while we’re cleaning. We guarantee the quality of every job we perform. We’ll even take before and after pictures of your gutters so you can see the extent of our work.