In autumn, the leaves do more than just change colors – they also fall to the ground and into your gutters. If the prospect of crawling around the roof and clawing gunk with a gloved hand has you procrastinating this chore, consider that there’s a better way to clean your gutters! We’ve got two words for you: power tools. Check out these unconventional gutter-cleaning methods gathered by a professional gutter cleaner, and then get to work!
Wet/Dry Vacuum
Don’t want to pick up a mess on the ground after cleaning your gutters? Do it all at once by vacuuming the gunk with a wet/dry vac. You can do this while standing on a ladder or, again, you can purchase an extension kit that allows you to reach the gutters.
Leaf Blower
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. 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. A safer method is to use an extension kit. This extends and curves your leaf blower’s reach, so you can clean the gutters while standing on the ground. You must wear goggles when using this method, as you are standing directly below all that gets blown out.
Power Washer
If a storm hit before you had a chance to clean your gutters, the leaves may be sticky and wet. This makes leaf blowers and air compressors more challenging to work with. In this case, a better method may be to use a power washer. Because of the force behind a high-pressure power washer, experts recommend using a telescoping wand with a u-shaped attachment at the end so you can clean the gutters from ground level.
Gutter cleaners will be able to provide a safe and effective solution to your gutter issues. If you are looking for a reliable gutter cleaner in Atlanta, GA, look no further than Gutters Plus - Atlanta. Call us today at (404) 913-9178 to learn about the services we offer and how we can help you with your gutter problems.