How to Clean Your Home’s Gutters

Chores, monotonous or not, are a homeowner’s responsibility. This includes maintaining your home’s exterior — siding, landscaping, and gutters. That’s right; cleaning out your gutters should be a top contender on your to-do list. Responsible for protecting your home’s foundation from water damage caused by pooled precipitation, gutters are an extremely important component of your home. To ensure they are performing exceptionally, you should clean your gutters a couple of times a year — removing debris that could otherwise clog the system and prevent steady water flow. Here are some ways you can successfully and safely clean out the gutters at your home in Waunakee, WI.

Use a Ladder & Follow Safety Guidelines

Cleaning the gutters at your home can be dangerous if performed without following safety precautions. Instead of climbing out a window and onto your roof to reach your gutters, use a ladder with ladder horns. Before climbing, make sure that your ladder is on stable ground and consider having a friend or family member outside with you as a spotter. Most importantly, remember to always keep your waist within the line of the ladder — never reach beyond that height.

Scoop the Debris Out

While the easiest solution for cleaning your gutters may seem like flushing them out with a pressurized hose, the reality is that you won’t get all of the gunk out. First, put on gloves. Then, scoop out as much of the debris as you can with a gutter scoop or small gardening shovel. For easy cleanup, try laying down a tarp beneath the drop zone to catch fallen debris. Once you’ve manually removed the debris, flush out the system with a hose.

If this task seems daunting or you’re uncomfortable with ladders and heights, hire a professional to clean out your system. Another popular solution would be to install a gutter protection system — like Absolute Gutter Protection by Innovative Gutter Solutions, LLC. Constructed of heavy-gauge aluminum and featuring an innovative design that blocks debris without obstructing water flow, this gutter cover will add more stability to your existing system and prevent clogs.

To learn more about our gutter systems for your home in Waunakee, WI, contact Innovative Gutter Solutions today. We can put you in touch with one of our authorized dealers.