GEORGE NEWS - Over autumn and winter, debris probably built up in your gutters. With the increased rain, leaves, sticks, and grime can act as a dam and prevent water from flowing freely. To keep your gutters draining smoothly and prevent any damage from backed-up rainwater, spring-clean your gutters following these three simple steps.
• Remove gutter covers
If you already have gutter covers installed, remove them before cleaning. If you haven't installed gutter covers, this is one simple way to reduce the number of times per year that you need to clean your gutters. It also prevents larger debris like fallen branches from clogging your gutters.
• Scoop or blow out debris
Using a gutter cleaning tool, scoop out any debris that has accumulated in your gutters. If your gutters are dry and mostly filled with leaves, you can cut on the elbow grease by using a leaf blower to remove the bulk of the debris.
• Flush your gutters
Using a garden hose, flush the gutters to ensure a smooth flow of water. If there are any blockages, remove the nozzle and slowly work your garden hose up the spout to clear out any clogs.
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