It is the time of the year again where leaves and debris start to fill your gutters. While they can hold quite a bit of debris, buildup of material can lead to issues with clogging and leaking. Over time this will affect the integrity of your gutters. Keeping gutter maintenance as a priority each year will help keep the integrity and effectiveness of your gutters. If gutters are consistently maintained it will increase the effectiveness of safety during storms and heavy rainfall. They can also prevent secondary problems such as mold and pests.
The fall season is the perfect time to check in on your gutters to ensure they will work properly throughout the winter season. You have the option to clean out your gutters yourself or have them done by a professional. Many homeowners opt out of climbing up a ladder to clean their gutters themselves. We highly advise not to let your gutters go too long without receiving attention, you want consistent maintenance done to prevent larger issues.
If you decide to maintain your gutters there are things to keep in mind before you start cleaning:
- Safety first- have the right tools and pay attention to what you are doing.
- Clean your gutters on a regular basis- the longer you wait in between cleaning your gutters, the harder it will be to clean.
- Check the condition of your roof- make sure it is not wet, slippery, icy or hard winds.
- Check the gutters- look for leaks, rust and build up in the downspout.
Gutter cleaning is one of the most overlooked home maintenance projects each year. This is your reminder to set aside time to check your gutters. If you are not comfortable with ladders, check out some of the companies that offer gutter cleaning.
For professional window cleaners, gutter maintenance is a great way to add value for your customers. Fall is a great time to get extra work done before winter comes. Detroit Sponge has top gutter tools for homeowners and professionals.
Gutter cleaning is an easy add on service for many window cleaning companies because they already have top of the industry ladders and continue to practice ladder safety. Check out some of our products for gutter cleaning listed below or head to our website to learn more about gutter tools and options homeowners and professionals have when shopping for tools for gutter maintenance. We have a variety of products including a beginner gutter cleaning kit.
GLOVES:
- PVC Gloves 14 Inch Gauntlet– are simple, black PVC glove is not lined. This makes the glove more flexible and less likely to build up an internal odor.
- Atlas Blue PVC Gloves– They are waterproof and oil-resistant. The glove is a triple dipped, PVC glove and is 12″ long. The interlock liner provides extra comfort.
GUTTER TOOLS:
- Gutter Cleaner With ACME Thread– Our Most Popular Gutter Tool! The Gutter Cleaner is a black plastic gutter scoop that saves you time and makes you money! It is a great product for use on homes with steep roofs and hard to reach gutters. This tool can screw onto the end an extension pole for added ease of use or can be used by hand. It accepts standard ACME threaded pole tips for secure attachment.
- Gutter Grabber Rake With Acme Thread– Easily Break Up Gutter Debris! The Gutter Grabber Rake is an innovative tool for cleaning gutters. It can be used by hand or with a pole as it securely screws onto any standard ACME thread. The tip of the tool is a pointed blade-shape, allowing you to dig into the corners of the gutter. The sides of the blade lay flat on the bottom and sides of the gutter for thorough cleaning.
GUTTER SOLUTIONS:
- Titan Green Multi-Purpose Cleaner & Degreaser– Titan Green Multi-Purpose Cleaner & Degreaser is a super-strength, concentrated cleaner with exceptional cleaning ability. It cleans everything washable and produces spectacular results. Dirt, grease, oil, soot, vegetation, and food stains, to name a few, quickly yield to this high-tech cleaner.
- Gutter Zap Super Concentrate– Gutter Zap cleans unsightly black streaks off gutters caused by the electrostatic bonding of tar and asphalt from roofs as well as dirt and other biological or industrial stains. Simply wet the gutter face, spray on, and rinse off with garden hose pressure. Heavy soiling may require light brushing and/or a stronger concentration. Gutter Zap contains special sheeting agents for easy rinsing.
GUTTER CLEANING ADDITIONAL TOOLS:
- RHG Gutter Vacuum V3.0 Complete With 35 Foot Pole– The RHG Gutter Vacuum V3.0 is a versatile, powerful, easy to use machine. The three separately switched 800-watt motors provide plenty of power to clean rain gutters from the safety of being on the ground. Its compact design makes it a great vacuum for performing high interior dusting as well, easily remove years of built-up dust, or construction debris from pipes, beams, and ledges. The large rear wheels allow the machine to easily be rolled across lawns and uneven terrains. The tank can also be removed from the cart without tools for emptying into large dumpsters.
- The Gutter Stick– The Gutter Stick is designed to prevent clogging at the downspout joint in a gutter system. With the porous body and neck design, the tool will stay where it belongs and do the job all year long. Simply place the Gutter Stick into the downspout inside the gutter to install.
- Gutter and Down Spout Snake– Connect this to a garden hose and create a powerful tool for blasting down spouts and clogged gutters. Simple, this light weight tool was developed by a window cleaner in the field. Somehow, this handy hose snake increases the power of the garden hose feed.
All of these items and more are listed on our website! Don’t wait and be prepared to safely clean your gutters or call the professional companies before winter comes. For any questions please reach out to our Detroit Sponge team over the phone or email.