Exterior Gutter Cleaning
When people talk about gutter cleaning they are almost always talking about cleaning out clogs from inside the gutter system or cleaning the inside that gets mucked up with mold and mildew with a brush. However, you also need to consider cleaning the outside of a gutter system. The outside is what people see from the curb and it is important that it remain clean and not bring attention to itself. If a gutter system is working properly and clean then it shouldn’t be something that people notice when they look at the house. Instead, it should blend in.
The best way to go about cleaning front of gutter is to use a power washer. Using a plain garden hose will probably not give you enough power to get all the dirt and grime off. The only problem with using a power washer is that the stream will most likely not be able to reach the gutter system from the ground. You will need to climb a ladder in order to reach. The best set up would be a power washer with a long cord between the machine and the wand. You can climb the ladder with the wand and clean your gutter from closer. If the power washer does not work, then you might have to scrub the gutter pieces as well. Use a commercial grade cleaner and a scrub brush.
Do not forget the downspouts. They can also get dirty and you need to clean the outsides of these pieces as well. At the very bottom, sometimes you can see into the last section of downspout as it turns away from the house. One way to avoid this unsightly scene is to bury downspout parts underground. Not only can you avoid seeing the dirty gutter water come out of the system, but you can redirect that water to use in irrigation or directly to a storm drain.