5 Tips for Gutter Cleaning & Protection for Your Home

Gutters play an important role in keeping Cincinnati homes in the best shape possible. If gutters are clogged or damaged, it can lead to much more serious problems around a home. To prevent those types of issues and keep your gutters in optimal shape, we’ve put together a list of the five most important things to know about protecting your home by keeping your gutters clean:

1. Be Consistent

The most common reason homeowners end up with serious gutter problems is they don’t take care of cleaning or maintenance on a consistent basis. Gutter cleaning is something that should be done at least twice a year. Every time a cleaning is missed, it increases the likelihood of a serious issue developing.

2. Get out Debris By Hand

The most effective way to start a gutter cleaning is with gloves, a bucket and ladder. While it takes time to pull all the debris out of gutters by hand, this is the best way to ensure that everything gets removed from the gutter and doesn’t get clogged in any spots.

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