You can choose from two different ways to clean your gutters on your house. Here is a description of what you will need to do for the two different ways.
Using a leaf blower
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) While on the roof you can blow the debris out of the gutters and off the roof. You should always wear your safety goggles and dust mask to protect your eyes and lungs. When you are done, just lower the leaf blower to the ground.
Water hose method
1) This method will require a small hand shovel, a ladder, and a garden hose with a sprayer. Use the hand shovel to remove as much debris as possible from the gutters. Place the debris in a trash bag for easy cleanup.
2) Start from the farthest end away from the downspout and work down the gutter to the downspout. You may have to use a scrub brush to loosen up any harden dirt inside the gutter walls.
3) Finally, clear the downspouts with a blast of water to make sure all the debris is out. You can use a clothes hanger or plumber’s snake if needed at the bottom of the downspouts.
If you are looking for a way to reduce the number of cleanings or if you live under a lot of trees, you may want to have wire mesh or a leaf guard system installed. While these systems are not infallible, they will block a majority of the material from getting clogged in the gutters. Most systems like these are custom installed, just make sure they can be easily removed and reattached if cleaning is required.
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