How To Wash Aluminum Gutters

Clean inside your gutters.

How to wash aluminum gutters.

Instead use a pressure washer gutter cleaner. Use a soft bristled scrub brush with a pole attachment to gently remove the gunk from the outside of the gutters. Painted aluminum gutters have added protection from the elements but regardless of whether your gutters are painted wash them using the same care as unpainted gutters gutters you should thoroughly clean your gutters twice a year to keep them clear of clogs suggests building supplies giant lowe s. Still ward concedes it s difficult to clean gutters if you live in a house that is.

Gutters come in several types including vinyl aluminum and painted surfaces. Make sure the cleaner you choose is recommended for your gutter type. To clean the inside of your gutter you may be tempted to climb a ladder. Gutters can be made either from a steel and aluminum combination or from vinyl.

The gutters have a very thin coat of baked on paint. The outside of the gutters is also likely to acquire stains over the course of time. There is a much safer and easier way to clean inside your gutters that doesn t require climbing a ladder. Fortunately it s a chore that homeowners can do themselves if they use the right tools and are willing to invest a little sweat equity says shawn ward owner of above of rest in chicago.

They prevent water from getting into your basements or crawlspace and protect windows and siding especially wood from extreme water penetration. Vinyl and painted gutters are harder to clean while painted ones need careful attention to avoid removing the paint. You should avoid using a pressure washer from a ladder if at all possible. But ours were really bad and needed a bit of elbow grease to scrub off the heavy buildup.

However aluminum gutters do require a bit of special care including not scrubbing them with a metal brush and being careful not to crush them with a ladder. Gutters basically direct rainwater away from your home to the ground below. If your gutters aren t too dirty you can probably skip this step and go straight on to the rinsing part. With a ladder and a few supplies your gutters will be clean in just a few hours.

If painted gutters show wear or bare metal repaint and allow to dry before.