{"id":13904,"date":"2020-09-26T02:28:29","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T16:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/?p=13904"},"modified":"2024-11-02T05:24:36","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T18:24:36","slug":"how-to-clean-gutters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-clean-gutters\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean Gutters Safely"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-to-Clean-Gutters-Safely.jpg\" alt=\"How to Clean Gutters Safely\" class=\"wp-image-13963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-to-Clean-Gutters-Safely.jpg 912w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-to-Clean-Gutters-Safely-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-to-Clean-Gutters-Safely-768x349.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-to-Clean-Gutters-Safely-360x163.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Greg McGill \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleaning your gutters might seem like a chore that can wait but the more you put it off, the more work you\u2019re going to have in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleaning your gutters can prevent various problems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Water damage<\/strong> from overflowing blocked downspouts;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fire hazard<\/strong> from dry leaves;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pests nesting<\/strong> in the debris and finding their way into your home;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Damaged gutters and downspouts<\/strong> from clogging with leaves and twigs;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gutters falling down<\/strong> because the damages were not taken care of in time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You should clean them at least twice a year &#8211; once in spring, and once in fall. And while this task seems simple, there are a few things you should know in case you are thinking about doing the job yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how to clean gutters in a safe and easy way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gutter_cleaning_tools_you_will_need\">Gutter cleaning tools you\u2019ll need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ladder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing an appropriate ladder is important for your safety. For a single-story house, a four-legged step ladder will be your best choice because they are sturdy and stable. For a two-storey home, you will need an extension ladder. Some have adjustable legs for uneven ground or if you have to place the ladder on the steps. Most ladders have safety instructions, so be sure to follow them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as the material, we do not recommend wooden ladders as they often get unstable with time. Fibreglass ladders are the strongest, although they weigh a lot. Our best pick is an aluminium ladder as they offer both adequate support and are lightweight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-clean-gutters-from-the-ground\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"5 Effective Methods to Clean Your Gutters from the Ground\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Effective-Methods-to-Clean-Your-Gutters-from-the-Ground-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Roof gutters filled with autumn leaves, green lawn below, part of the patio is showing.\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"Effective Methods to Clean Your Gutters from the Ground\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--\">All Articles<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-clean-gutters-from-the-ground\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"5 Effective Methods to Clean Your Gutters from the Ground\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t5 Effective Methods to Clean Your Gutters from the Ground\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bucket<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need a bucket to collect the rubbish. For easy access, use hooks to attach the bucket to the ladder. This way both of your hands are free and you won\u2019t need to balance the bucket on the ladder or on the roof, both of which can be a safety hazard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Garden trowel \/ Hand scoop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a hand scoop or a plastic garden trowel to remove packed debris. We recommend using plastic tools as they are softer than their metal alternatives and they won\u2019t damage the seams or scratch the bottom. Even small scratches can make your gutters susceptible to rust and deterioration, which will eventually require you to change them completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water hose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re done cleaning, you will need a water hose to flush down the rest of the debris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Work gloves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose a pair of thick work gloves. Leather ones are good for this job. If you\u2019re cleaning up wet debris, put on rubber or disposable gloves underneath them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can come in contact with sharp objects so a good pair of gloves will also protect your hands from painful cuts. Gutter debris can often hide nasty surprises like bird or rodent droppings, that are full of potentially dangerous bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-stop-birds-nesting-in-your-gutters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Stop Birds Nesting in Your Gutters?\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/How-to-Stop-Birds-Nesting-in-Your-Gutters-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"How-to-Stop-Birds-Nesting-in-Your-Gutters\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--color-5\">Pest Issues<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-stop-birds-nesting-in-your-gutters\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Stop Birds Nesting in Your Gutters?\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to Stop Birds Nesting in Your Gutters?\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how_to_clean_gutters\">How to clean gutters safely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be mindful of the power lines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Safety first. When cleaning gutters <strong>always keep at least 3 meters (10 ft.) distance from the power lines<\/strong>. You don\u2019t need to touch the power lines for it to be dangerous. Electricity can jump! Always maintain this 3-meter radius, including with your tools. Have in mind any electrical cables when you are about to clean the gutters, as they can pose a serious potential threat to your health. If there is a power line cable, always carry out a visual inspection of the cable. If there is damage to the protective wire insulation <strong>do not attempt to repair it yourself<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/electrical-installations-and-rewiring\/\">Call a professional electrician<\/a> to fix it and don\u2019t proceed cleaning your gutters until then. If a power line is closer than 3 meters from your property, call professional gutter cleaners to take care of the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"check-price-box\">\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__body\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"check-price-box__title\">Need a helping hand?<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t<p class=\"check-price-box__desc\">Hire professional gutter cleaners to take care of this chore for you.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"form form--full-width form--check-price dynamic-helper\">\n    <form class=\"default-check-price-form\" action=\"\">\n        <div class=\"form__inner\">\n            <div class=\"form__field the-postfield-wrap\">\n                <span class=\"icon-holder\">\n                    <i class=\"icon-pointer\"><\/i>\n                <\/span>\n\n                <input class=\"field the-postfield\" type=\"text\" name=\"postcode-field\" placeholder=\"Enter your post code\" data-service-type=\"45\"\/>\n                <span class=\"focus-label\"><\/span>\n                <div class=\"field-error-msg\">Add a valid postcode e.g. 3000<\/div> <!-- \/.field-error-msg -->\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__field -->\n\n            <div class=\"form__btn submit-wrapper-with-loader active\">\n                <div class=\"load-holder-lds-eclipse\">\n                    <div class=\"load-lds-eclipse\"><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <input class=\"btn btn--large checkpPricesSubmit\" name=\"check-prices-submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Get a quote\" rel=\"nofollow\" disabled\/>\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__btn -->\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.form__inner -->\n    <\/form>\n<\/div> <!-- \/.check-price-form -->\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget__body -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__img\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/fantasticservices-com-blog\/assets\/images\/check-price-box\/cleaner.png\" alt=\"Need a helping hand?\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget__img -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget card-widget--obf-form -->\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepare the ladder and equipment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepare all your equipment beforehand so you don\u2019t have to go up and down the ladder too much. Place the ladder on solid and stable ground. Before climbing, inspect it first. Make sure there are no bolts or screws loose and no defects are present. Check the hinges if they are securely locked into place. Hang the bucket on the ladder using hooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clean the debris from the gutters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now the main part &#8211; cleaning the gutters. Clear large debris like leaves and twigs by hand. Then use the trowel or gutter scoop to remove compacted debris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clean in sectors. Once you\u2019re done with one sector, get down from the ladder and move it a little further to one side. Repeat the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"check-price-box\">\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__body\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"check-price-box__title\">Gutter cleaning sounds like a chore?<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t<p class=\"check-price-box__desc\">The Fantastic Gutter Cleaners will gladly assist you. Safe, clean, quick.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"form form--full-width form--check-price dynamic-helper\">\n    <form class=\"default-check-price-form\" action=\"\">\n        <div class=\"form__inner\">\n            <div class=\"form__field the-postfield-wrap\">\n                <span class=\"icon-holder\">\n                    <i class=\"icon-pointer\"><\/i>\n                <\/span>\n\n                <input class=\"field the-postfield\" type=\"text\" name=\"postcode-field\" placeholder=\"Enter your post code\" data-service-type=\"45\"\/>\n                <span class=\"focus-label\"><\/span>\n                <div class=\"field-error-msg\">Add a valid postcode e.g. 3000<\/div> <!-- \/.field-error-msg -->\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__field -->\n\n            <div class=\"form__btn submit-wrapper-with-loader active\">\n                <div class=\"load-holder-lds-eclipse\">\n                    <div class=\"load-lds-eclipse\"><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <input class=\"btn btn--large checkpPricesSubmit\" name=\"check-prices-submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Get a quote\" rel=\"nofollow\" disabled\/>\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__btn -->\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.form__inner -->\n    <\/form>\n<\/div> <!-- \/.check-price-form -->\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget__body -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__img\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/fantasticservices-com-blog\/assets\/images\/check-price-box\/cleaner.png\" alt=\"Gutter cleaning sounds like a chore?\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget__img -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget card-widget--obf-form -->\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clean and unclog the downspouts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After you are done cleaning the gutters, it\u2019s time to clean the downspouts. If the downspout connects directly to an underground drain it has to be disconnected. This is to ensure the debris won\u2019t move underground which will make your problem much harder to deal with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove and clean the downspout strainers. Run water down the sprout using a hose at full pressure. This not will show you if there are any leaks or if the downspouts are clogged. If you can see the water rising back up or not much water is coming from the other side &#8211; there\u2019s s clog! The downspout has to be flushed from the bottom up. Get the hose in the opposite end and run the water up the downspout at full pressure. This is the easiest method of unclogging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Run the water from the top again and look for leaks and other problems. If there\u2019s standing water, the gutter is not properly sloped. <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/gutter-cleaning\/\">Contact a professional<\/a> to adjust them, level them out and take care of the cleaning. Reattach the downspouts back on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/clogged-gutters-causes-solutions-and-prevention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Clogged Gutters Causes, Solutions and Prevention\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Clogged-Gutters-Causes-Solutions-and-Prevention-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Man manually cleaning gutters from yellow leaves and debris; he&#039;s wearing blue gloves.\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"Clogged Gutters Causes, Solutions and Prevention\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--\">Cleaning Guides<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/clogged-gutters-causes-solutions-and-prevention\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Clogged Gutters Causes, Solutions and Prevention\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tClogged Gutters Causes, Solutions and Prevention\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"takeaways\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"block-title\">Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--normal\">\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Equip yourself with the appropriate tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A steady ladder is an absolute must!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean in sectors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you\u2019re done with the gutters, clean the downspout pipes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean your gutters at least twice a year to prevent water damage and pest infestations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To be safe, you can always call a professional to clean your gutters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Do you plan on cleaning your gutters? Have you done it before?<\/em><br \/><em>Share your experience in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cleaning your gutters might seem like a chore that can wait but the more you put it off, the more work you\u2019re going to have in the future. Cleaning your gutters can prevent various problems: You should clean them at least twice a year &#8211; once in spring, and once in fall. 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