For safety’s sake, wear gloves and use a trough when you clean your gutters.
As a vital part of your roofing system, gutters require routine maintenance in order to function properly. Aside from aesthetics, clean gutters bring a lot of benefits to your home. Dirty, clogged gutters can result in water damage to your siding, doors, windows, foundation, and basement. Through the transfer of water to the perimeter of your home, gutters provide a crucial line of defense against the elements.
How to Get Clean Gutters
Professional gutter cleaning from a dependable company like Affordable Gutters Plus represents the easiest, safest pathway to clean gutters. If you want to do it yourself, however, follow these three steps.
Step 1 – Safety First
To clean your gutters safely, you’ll need a few items. A sturdy ladder lands first on the list, as it will provide your base of operation. You’ll also want gloves to protect yourself from metal edges and debris. Most importantly, let someone know that you are cleaning the gutters. In the event of a fall, you’ll need this person to call for help.
Step 2 – Clean and Flush the Gutters
Use a garden trough or similar tool to remove debris, and take care not to damage the gutters. After you finish, use a garden hose to flush the gutters of small debris and dirt.
Step 3 – Check the Downspout
After you clean and flush your gutters, you’ll want to check the downspout to ensure that water flows properly. If it does not, then you have a clog. Use a pressure nozzle to shoot water into the downspout. If this does not clear the clog, you’ll need to either use a drain snake, or call for service.
At Affordable Gutters Plus, we bring clean gutters to Canton, GA. To schedule service, call us today at 770-735-4433.