Gutter Cleaning

Gutter cleaning is a time consuming and difficult task, especially if your house is more than one story tall. If you have trees around your home that drop leaves in the fall, gutter cleaning is a fact of life. For many its a task they would do anything to avoid. Gutter guards are often the answer to their question. Unfortunately cleaning gutters is still required even with good quality guards installed. The reason is that even though large leaves and twigs are kept out, smaller debris that gets through the holes in the plastic or mesh can still accumulate enough to clog and block water flow.

What is the best way to perform gutter cleaning?

The best way is the one that is the least dangerous. Plain and simple. The most common ways are to climb on a ladder and either scoop out the debris with your hands or drag a hose up with you and wash out the debris with high pressure.

Do I need scaffolding or a ladder?

Consider the height of your roof and the slope or pitch. If you are able to stand on the roof without getting off-balance and falling then you wouldn't need to put up scaffolding. Generally if you have a multi-story home you would be climbing up and down the ladder fairly frequently as you move down the gutters.

Are there any products available to make the cleaning task easier?

Yes. You can get a gutter flusher or even a gutter cleaning robot. We have featured both products here.

Gutter Cleaning Tool - Gutter Flusher

Super charges the water from your garden hose! The Gutter Flusher's rust-proof aluminum telescoping wand reaches up to 56 inches high, blasting leaves and dirt from gutters, walks, patios, decks, car wheels, and more! Gutter Flusher Power Washer Rain Gutter Cleaner has an adjustable water pressure gauge, and a rotating nozzle to clean in any direction.

iRobot Looj Robot Gutter Cleaning Robot

Product Description
The iRobot Looj cleans up to 80 feet of gutter in minutes, not hours,it's the easiest way to keep gutters free-flowing all year round! Gutter cleaning is a dirty, unpleasant job. You have to repeatedly climb and move ladders, and reach from dangerous heights. But no more! Now you can do it all by remote control with the amazing new Looj robot gutter cleaner from iRobot. At just 2 1/4" tall, Looj propels itself easily under gutter straps and over downspout holes. Its three-stage, high-velocity auger breaks up clogs, lifting out leaves, pine needles and other wet or dry debris while brushing gutters clean. Wireless remote control has a 75-ft. range, moves the Looj forwards and backwards, and changes the rotational direction of the auger to ensure complete debris removal. Looj attaches to an included belt clip to free up your hands and make it easier for you to climb a ladder. Uses a high power, rechargeable battery pack (included). Remote uses two AAA batteries (not included).