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.

Leaf blower method

1) To use this method you’ll need to get a leaf blower, rope, safety goggles, dust mask, and an extension ladder.

2) The easiest way to get the leaf blower onto the roof is to tie one end of the rope to the leaf blower and the other end to the top rung of the ladder. Once you get on the roof you can then hoist the leaf blower easily.

3) From the roof use the leaf blower to blow the debris and other materials from the gutters. Be sure to wear your safety glasses and dust mask. When complete, simply lower the leaf blower back down off the roof and carefully climb back down the ladder.

Using a water hose

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) In conclusion, wash out the downspouts to remove any residual debris or residue. If needed, once you are on the ground you can use a clothes hanger or plumber’s snake to clean out 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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