It Is Time for Gutter Cleaning!
Posted on 02/07/2020
When Is the Best Time to Clean the Gutters?
If you have never lived in a house, then this sensation will be very new to you. But if you are then you already realise that the gutters you have should be taken care of on a regular basis to keep the house safe and have a stable draining system. Asking why a gutter is important is the same as asking why you have pipes in your bathroom – you need them there to regulate the flow! And doing proper gutter cleaning will deal with all the leaves and dust and dirt that gather inside. A poorly handled gutter will endanger the structure of the house and might flood the house in a way that all the home cleaning won’t erase, so you would be wise to take care of it as best you can.
Easy Cleaning
The easiest way to handle the gutter cleaning is actually to go to your local cleaning company and get a gutter cleaner to help you. Today’s cleaning services vary and can help in all spheres of domestic chores and even outside chores such as this one. Save some money for the service, get a professional cleaner to help you get the gutter back in shape and then enjoy an excellent draining system.
Equipment and Safety
To clean the gutter, you require a ladder. Don’t be a hero and climb the roof to do all the cleaning from there. Make sure you have a rubbish bag to take in everything you will be picking up from the gutter. And speaking of picking up, use gloves. Your skin will agree with very little of what you are about to do, so don’t damage your hands more than you need to. Safety first!
Frequency of Gutter Cleaning
Your gutters should be cleansed from all leaves and dirt at least twice a year. The optimal time to do it is the beginning of the mild seasons – meaning, spring and autumn. Beginning of spring and middle or end of fall should be optimal times. It generally doesn’t matter exactly which month, as long as you at least do it twice a year and do it right.
Knowing When the Battle is Lost
Of course, you need to know if there is any use of cleaning it at all. If the gutter is rusty or falling off its hinges, you’d do better to change it than clean it. Damaged gutters are a danger to yourself and your family, and even your house, so do make sure you fix them as soon as possible. Never leave broken gutters unattended.
Do It Yourself
If possible, have somebody to always hold the ladder while you are cleaning. Also, only use one hand for the cleaning and always have a three-sided balance when on the ladder – both your feet and one hand should always be keeping you there and in a stable position. Never overreach! If something is outside your arm’s length move the ladder and then clean it. Always start top to bottom and clean the part on the roof from all the leaves. After that, use your garden hose to water down all leaves and dirt from the pipe. You should use a strong stream to make sure you got everything.
Ready to do the gutter cleaning? As you can see, as long as you follow the safety rules, doing it is not such a nightmare. All you have to do is balance and clean, little by little. Never be impatient, never be hasty when doing it. Clean it methodically and systematically and you will have a fine draining system all the time.
