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Cleaning your gutters is a very daunting chore and it is not a surprise that most homeowners dread the task. I know for years my husband and I didn’t have gutters on our house but now that we do, we are constantly cleaning them.\u00a0<\/p>

Of course, putting together this site and sharing all that I’m learning with you, I stumbled across a gutter leaf guard<\/a><\/strong> that lessens the cleaning process. Definitely something we will be investing in very soon.\u00a0<\/p>

Regular rain gutter cleaning is essential for avoiding gutter clogs. A rain gutter clog can cause extensive damage to your property. To keep your gutters fully functional, you need to clean your gutters twice a year<\/strong>.<\/p>

\u00a0I dreaded the task ask much as you do, but my research of rain gutters and rains helped me learning some tricks for a fast and easy DIY rain gutter cleaning. <\/strong>I recommend cleaning your gutters at the end of Fall, and in early Spring<\/strong>.<\/p>

\u00a0In this blog post, I will tell you everything you need to know about DIY rain gutter cleaning. If you are not a fan of DIYs, I will also link some favorite tools that you can use. We will talk about the best tools, the best way of rain gutter cleaning without a ladder, and easy solutions for owners with a 2-story house.<\/p>

Gutter Cleaning Tools for 2-Story House:<\/strong><\/h3>

Rain gutter cleaning is tough, but it is even more difficult for homeowners with 2-story houses. One of the biggest reasons that make rain gutter cleaning unsafe is using the ladder.<\/p>

First, you have to get up on a ladder while carrying your cleaning supplies with you, and then clean the dirt and debris. Imagine doing that while carrying a leaf blower, a vacuum, or a big bucket.\u00a0<\/p>

How do you Clean Gutters Without a Ladder?<\/strong><\/h3>

Good news! You can clean your rain gutters without a ladder!<\/p>

If you want to avoid using a ladder for cleaning your gutters, then you are lucky there are so many ways to do that.<\/p>

  1. Use a Leaf Blower:<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

    A quick and fast way for cleaning your rain gutters is to use a leaf blower. All you need is a leaf blower with an attachment. You can make one by using plumbing pipes. You can also find an attachment kit specially made for gutter cleaning with blowers<\/a>.<\/p>

    Attachment kits are a great affordable way to enhance the function of the regular blower and make rain gutter cleaning a breeze.<\/p>

    What do you need?<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    • Leaf Blower<\/li>
    • Attachment Kit<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>

    Pros<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    • Affordable solution<\/li>
    • Fast and easy rain gutter cleaning<\/li>
    • Removes leaves, twigs, loose dirt<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>

    Cons<\/strong><\/p><\/td>