Every homeowner should know that gutter cleaning is a crucial item on your home maintenance to-do list. These small and often unnoticed features on homes perform a big job, ensuring your property is protected from water damage and promoting proper drainage. To help keep your gutters functioning properly, this blog post will outline the basics of gutter cleaning.
- Inspect Your Gutters Regularly: Homeowners should establish a schedule where they regularly inspect their gutters for excess dirt, debris, and damage. The frequency of your inspection may be based on the seasons depending on where you are located. You should also inspect your gutters after each big storm. Signs of damage include leaks, rust or sagging.
- Gutter Cleaning: Especially during the fall and winter months, a good gutter cleaning is a sure-fire way to help the longevity and performance of your gutters. This can be done by the homeowner or by hiring a professional. Various cleaning methods include removing debris by hand, removing debris with a small scoop, and/or incorporating soft washing. Soft washing is a great option because the low-pressure spray will not cause damage to your gutters.
Keeping your gutters clean will help improve functionality, life-span and appearance of your gutters and your home. If you’d like to incorporate soft washing into your gutter cleaning plan, give us a call at Purple Dragon Soft-Wash today!