When taking care of your home, it is important to pay attention to even the seemingly insignificant parts. For instance, the gutters of your home may be something you don’t often consider as an integral part of your home but neglecting to take proper care of them can have negative effects on your home.
The fall season is an optimal time to clean out your gutters before the weather turns cold.
To have a properly maintained home, it is important to pay attention to the gutters on your home and be aware of how you should be caring for them. Keep reading for a quick explanation on how to clean the gutter system on your home yourself.
Preparing for Clean Gutters
Before you can begin the cleaning out process, it is important to figure out how you want to collect the inevitable gunk and debris that has accumulated in your gutter. Some options would be to lay down a tarp underneath your work area or to bring a bag or bucket to collect the gunk and debris. Any of these options will work fine, it just depends on which method you prefer.
Proper Equipment
Next, you will need to find something sturdy to stand on while cleaning out your gutters. It is not recommended that you use a step ladder, as they are not sturdy and may fall over. Instead, consider using an extension ladder that you can prop against your house. A sturdy ladder will give you the safety and mobility that cleaning out your gutters will require.
Scoop it Out
Once you have decided on the method of collecting the gutter gunk and have found an appropriate ladder, you will proceed to scoop out whatever may be in your gutters. Any sturdy scooping device will do, just be sure it is something you do not mind getting dirty. While doing this, the goal is to clean out as much of your gutters as is possible.
Hose it Down
After you have scooped out all the loose gunk that was piled in your gutters, you will then want to get a hose to finish the job. Using a hose will help you to get any remaining dirt and debris that you may not have been able to scoop.
In addition to ridding your gutters of the remaining gunk, hosing down your gutters will bring to light any cracks or leaks that may have happened since your last clean out. It is important to fix any damages found in your gutters as soon as you notice them, as they will only get worse over time.
Clean Gutters at Last
Having clean gutters will prevent water damage, keep animals out (and safe), and protect your home, at the very least. So don’t wait, make a checklist of fall home maintenance, and make sure gutters are on the list.
If you have questions about your gutters, the status of your roof or your home’s siding, don’t wait to call a professional so that you can decide what the best plan of action to the exterior of your home should be.
Excel Home Improvement in Romulus specializes in repairing, upgrading and installing new gutter system, roofs, exterior siding and more. Our home improvement services have been keeping Michigan homes beautiful and sound so that as a homeowner you don’t have to worry. If your home needs a new roof or gutter system, call us and we come right out to evaluate and give you a Free Estimate!