Cleaning Out The Gutters

If cold weather is around the corner learn what a takes to winterize your gutters.

Cleaning out the gutters. To remove the gunk from the gutters use a small plastic scoop. Gutter scoops are available at the hardware store or a child s sandbox shovel also works just fine. Now that you know how to clean out gutters be sure to add it to your to do list at least once a year. Gutter cleaning extension for vacuums one of the most common solutions out there is this set of plastic tubes that you can attach to your vacuum cleaner shop vac or maybe a leaf blower with vacuum functionality.

A ladder is going to be your best bet. You d be turning this chore into a needlessly dangerous proposition. For maximum power when spraying gutters and downspouts use a pressure washer. Cleaning out gutters is a simple task but it can quickly go awry if you aren t paying attention.

The end of the tube is bent at an angle allowing it to reach into the gutter while you are standing below it. Pull the hose to the furthest end of the gutters with enough slack so that you can lift the bottle over your head comfortably. Right when winter begins and right after autumn leaves and debris usually accumulate in the gutter. 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.

Then turn the water to the hose on but not at full power. Bushes were also trimmed this weekend. Cleaning gutters is a dirty job. You ll run out of cleaning solution really quickly if the water is on full blast.

This is my favorite thing about using the power washer with this attachment to clean out the gutters. Adjust the red tip depending on the height of the gutters. However with a telescopic cleaning tool you don t even need a ladder and you can get rid of dirt from the ground. Flush out the gutter with water starting at the far end and moving toward the downspout.

Ladders scare me and i m happy for my guys to have their feet on the ground when they do this. Get into position below and slightly in front of the section of gutter you want to clean. Specialty gutter cleaning attachments for your garden hose can make the job easier. Ladders aren t necessary at least on one story homes.

Don t attempt to clean your gutters from the roof. Stand beneath your gutters and raise your vacuum attachment to gutter level.