Safety Tips When Cleaning Your Gutters Yourself

Safety Tips When Cleaning Your Gutters Yourself

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Maintaining and cleaning your gutters is a critical part of the exterior maintenance of your home. This is a job that you can do yourself provided you do it safely. Here are some safety tips you before starting the job.

1. Be sure to use a sturdy ladder and be sure it is resting firmly on level ground. Clear away any straw or mulch if your ladder will be resting in a flower bed.

2. While using an extension ladder that is leaned on the gutters, try cutting a small 2x4 board that you can sit inside the gutter. By doing this, you will provide a solid location that you can safely set the ladder against without running the risk of severely damaging the gutter.

3. When you are on a ladder, never lean out to the left or the right of the ladder. Always keep your hips square with the ladder to maintain your balance.

4. When climbing the ladder you should not stand on the top 2 steps of the ladder. It is easy to lose your balance when standing on these two steps.

5. When working from the roof, never lean out over the gutter. You may want to purchase a safety harness and secure it to a sturdy item such as a chimney.

6. Don't attempt to work on a roof during wet, icy, or windy conditions.

7. Always wear non-slip shoes, preferably sneakers or work boots when on the ladder or walking on the roof.

8. It is also a good idea to wear work gloves to prevent your hands from being cut on sharp metal corners and screws inside the gutters.

9. If is a good idea to wear protective eye wear or safety glasses while cleaning the gutters. It is not uncommon for gutters to have roof granules and other small particles to can get into your eyes.

10. Always stay clear of electrical lines.

While cleaning your gutters is a good way to maintain the exterior of your home and it's foundation, by following these safety tips you can do it carefully.

About the Author:
Hubert Miles is a Certified Infrared Myrtle Beach Home Inspector and the owner of Patriot Home Inspections. If you are searching for a Myrtle Beach Home Inspection see what Patriot Home Inspections can offer you.



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