Part of maintaining the exterior of your home means keeping your gutters clean. A lot of homeowners attempt to do this job themselves to save some money. If you do there are a few safety tips you should abide by.
1. Be sure to use a sturdy ladder and be sure it is resting firmly on level ground. Clear away any straw or mulch if your ladder will be resting in a flower bed.
2. While using an extension ladder that is leaned on the gutters, try cutting a small 2×4 board that you can sit inside the gutter. By doing this, you will provide a solid location that you can safely set the ladder against without running the risk of severely damaging the gutter.
3. When you are on a ladder, never lean out to the left or the right of the ladder. Always keep your hips square with the ladder to maintain your balance.
4. When climbing the ladder you should not stand on the top 2 steps of the ladder. It is easy to lose your balance when standing on these two steps.
5. While standing on the roof, stand to the side of the gutter rather then leaning out over the gutter. Also, purchase or borrow a safety harness to use during the job.
6. Never try to walk on the roof during rainy, icy, or windy conditions.
7. Always wear non-slip shoes, preferably sneakers or work boots when on the ladder or walking on the roof.
8. It is also a good idea to wear work gloves to prevent your hands from being cut on sharp metal corners and screws inside the gutters.
9. If is a good idea to wear protective eye wear or safety glasses while cleaning the gutters. It is not uncommon for gutters to have roof granules and other small particles to can get into your eyes.
10. Never work around or near power lines.
Safety is an important part of cleaning your gutters on the your. If you will follow these simple safety tips you can do it carefully. Remember safety first when working around your home.
Hubert Miles is a blogger for many websites and the webmaster of Lake Properties. Get more information on Lake Lots websites.
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