Ready Ways To Clean Gutters

Cleaning gutters in early spring will prepare them for the heavy spring and summer rains.

Ready ways to clean gutters.

A simple solution of water and white vinegar works very well for cleaning the outside of the gutters and won t corrode aluminum. Get into position below and slightly in front of the section of gutter you want to clean. Just as it replaces tedious raking on the ground using a leaf blower to clean your gutters prevents the need to remove debris by hand. You can also make a paste with a small amount of water and cream of tartar which will act as a cleaner and gentle buffing agent in one.

The best way to clean gutters involves removing debris from the roof clearing the gutters of debris flushing gutters and downspouts checking for loose or missing hardware adjusting hangers straps and downspouts and testing the gutters for proper flow. Use some elbow grease or a power washer. The most straightforward method is to climb a ladder onto the roof and walk along the edge blowing the leaves out of the gutter as you go. One of the best ways to keep gutters from clogging is to get rid of the natural glue that makes them so sticky.

Stand beneath your gutters and raise your vacuum attachment to gutter level. A safer method is to use an extension kit. Regular and thorough cleaning helps keep gutters in tip top shape.