You have a habit of cleaning your house regularly. And this includes both the interiors and exteriors. Well, gutters are also an essential part of your house, and their regular maintenance is crucial to keep your home’s foundation strong and your family members safe. And if the maintenance of this part of your house is overdue, you shouldn’t delay cleaning it immediately.
Tips to tidy your gutters by yourself!
Though maintaining your house by yourself is a great idea, but is always better to call the specialists in gutter cleaning in Gold Coast from Elite Property Wash to conduct this task. They have trained experts who guarantee clean troughs in your house using the best possible techniques. And if you still want to move ahead with this task on your own, follow the below-listed tips:
- Get a sturdy ladder to climb towards the gutter –Gutters are built at a considerable height in your house. You need to get there properly to clean this area. And since there is a risk of falling and slipping from such a height, it is better that you use a sturdy ladder to climb towards the gutter. Also, remember to place the ladder on an even floor (so that it doesn’t shake and sway as you climb it and clean the area).
- Wear proper gear and comfortable clothes — Let us remind you that your gutter will be in a pretty nasty condition. If you climb up there wearing one of your best dresses, it will turn into a rag in no time. So, wear your old tee and shorts to make climbing to that height easier, and the mess doesn’t do much damage. Also, wear safety gear like a kneecap if your gutter is beyond the first-floor height.
- Pick the debris and garbage from the channel first – If the gutter is not overflowing, you have the chance to pick the solid dirt or debris from this area. It makes carrying out the remaining steps easier and quicker.
- Get rid of the water – The jammed or clogged water in your gutter needs to get out. You can use various ways to remove them from this area. The primary method is eradicating it using the bucket, or you can even use a pipe or water-removing motor to get rid of this clogged water from the gutter. Remember, this water is going to stink like anything. Ensure to wear a mask to stay safe from the stale smell and infections it might cause later.
- Repair any sagging part after clearing the chute –After you flush out the dirt and water from the gutter, check if any sagging parts require repair. If you have them, try mending them by yourself. But ensure that it is a permanent solution because you don’t want any overflowing gutter in your house because of these loose parts. If you think you can’t handle the job, call an expert to do the same.
- Now clean and wipe the gutter using a cleaner and a mop – Now your gutter is ready for a final hand of cleaning that ensures it stays fresh and tidy to welcome the next season. You can use a good cleaner or disinfectant and detergent from the market and wipe the entire surface using it.
After you clean the gutter successfully, it will dry in the natural light. We suggest you carry out this step before the rains or snowfall (or even before leaves fall in autumn) so that the gutters flush out the remnants of the previous season and stay tidy and safe. If winter is arriving soon, prepare the gutters with all the precautions required for that season to keep them maintained for a long time.
