How to Clean Gutters With Water

Wash the gutters regularly with water.

Gutters require cleaning just like any other outdoor surface. The gutters are typically white, so this makes it important to incorporate a regular cleaning routine that keeps the gutters bright and attractive. Water mixed with an inexpensive cleaning agent provides a thorough cleaning of the gutters without risk of damage to your home's exterior or any surrounding plants or shrubs.

Things You'll Need

• Garden hose
• Water
• Bucket
• Oxygen bleach
• Nylon scrub brush
• Ladder

Instructions

1. Wash the gutters with your garden hose. The water will often loosen and remove pollen, bird droppings and other gutter buildup. Start at the top of the gutters and work your way down.

2. Mix 1 gallon water with 1 cup oxygen bleach in your cleaning bucket.

3. Dip your brush into the bucket of cleaner and scrub gently across your gutters. Reach high areas with your ladder.

4. Wash the gutters once more with water from your garden hose to rinse off any leftover cleaning solution.

References

• Ask the Builder: Oxygen Bleach as a Multi-Purpose Cleaner