How to Clean Tiger Strips on Gutters

Home rain gutter.

Tiger stripes are the black stripes of dirt that run down your gutters. It is common for the tiger stripes to be made up of roofing material, mold, dirt, and various air bound materials. While the tiger stripes won't damage your gutters, they are highly unattractive, making the outside of your home look dirty. Tiger stripes cannot just be washed away with regular detergent. Specialty products and a scrub brush are needed to get your gutters looking their best.

Things You'll Need

• Ladder
• Water hose
• Gutter cleaner
• Hand scrub brush

Instructions

1. Set your ladder up so that you can reach your gutters safely. If you find that your ladder is on a slope, have someone hold the bottom so that you do not fall.

2. Spray your gutters with your water hose. You may want to spray the surrounding area so that no chemicals stick to any plants, grass or your home.

3. Spray gutter cleaner directly onto your gutters. You can find gutter cleaner (such as Gutter Brite) at many home improvement stores. Use according to directions.

4. Scrub your gutters with your scrub brush. Use firm pressure and a back and forth motion.

5. Rinse your gutter with your water hose once you have finished cleaning. Hose down the surrounding area to make sure you have not left gutter cleaner on anything else. Allow your gutters to dry.

References

• What is Tiger Striping