Gutter Cleaning Tools

Gutters need to be cleaned out periodically since branches and leaves can cause them to become clogged.  The formation of ice may even be the root of the problem.  In either case, you will need certain gutter cleaning tools to handle the job.  Keep reading to learn about some of the most important.

A tall stepladder is one of the most important pieces of equipment you need to have to clean your gutters.  Without a tall ladder, you will not be able to reach the gutters at all.  Working on a ladder can be dangerous though, especially if there are power lines nearby.  Make sure you are careful when you are up there.

In order to clean out the debris from the gutters, you should consider using a scoop.  There are gutter scoops may especially for this task, although a small garden trowel will work too.  You do not need to use a scoop at all if you are willing to get your hands messy and scoop out the debris by hand.

Plumbing snakes should also be on your list of gutter cleaning tools.  Occasionally, you will come across a clogged downspout.  A plumbing snake can be used to get rid of the clog if your hose is not capable of generating enough power to flush the obstruction free.

It is best for you to rinse your gutters clean after you have removed most of the larger pieces of debris.  Therefore, you should get your hands on a long water hose.  Just make sure it does not get tangled up in your ladder because you may stumble and fall.

Instead of using a water hose some homeowners choose to use a pressure washer.  Your gutters will be cleaner because of the extra force used.  Just do not spray dirt and mud everywhere or you will have to clean if off the side of your home once the gutter cleaning work is complete.

Alternatively, you can use a leaf blower to get debris out of your gutters.  Just be careful bringing this up on your ladder.  Also, using a leaf blower can present problems if the debris in the gutter is wet due to rain.  The leaf blower will need to be powerful enough to blow it away.

You should not have any problems locating these gutter cleaning tools.  All of them are available at your local hardware or home improvement store.  Clean out your gutters once or twice each year and you will save yourself the potential hassle of dealing with more serious problems which can develop because of damaged gutters.