The woodwork in your home may be damaged as a consequence of leaves and other debris blocking your gutters. In the winter, stagnant water in gutters will freeze and expand, potentially damaging them. Unless you have overhanging trees, clear your gutters at least once a year. If you do, you should clean them twice a year. 

To clean high gutters using a ladder, make sure the ladder is secure and carefully empty the gutter with your hands. Making your own gutter vacuum using a wet/dry vacuum and passing it over the gutter to collect debris will allow you to clean gutters safely from the ground.

GETTING READY TO USE A LADDER TO SAFELY CLEAN HIGH GUTTERS

Rubber gloves and work attire should be used. Gutter cleaning may be unpleasant labor. Gutter edges can also be fairly sharp. Wear sturdy rubber gloves and work attire that you don’t mind getting dirty for these reasons.

Place the ladder in the area where you want to start cleaning. If it’s possible, lean the ladder against the wall of your home. If not, tuck the ladder into the gutter where it is fastened to the house with a nail or other similar attachment. If you’re using an extension ladder, especially, be sure the ladder is at the proper angle.

You should attach a bucket to your ladder to collect debris. A wire coat hanger’s body should be straightened, but the hooked end shouldn’t be changed. This should result in a straight piece of metal with a hook at the end. The opposing hook end should be bent around the bucket handle. From the second rung down, hang the bucket.

USING A LADDER TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM HIGH GUTTERS

Clean up the gutter of debris by hand or using an air compressor. Use a gloved hand to remove accumulation and debris from your gutters, or blow it out using an air compressor’s nozzle. 

Alternately, use a cleaning instrument, such as a garden trowel, hand spade, or plastic spatula, to clear the gutters. Avoid grabbing any rubbish. Only remove debris from locations that are within comfortable reach of you.

Reposition the ladder and go on clearing the clutter. Move the ladder so you can reach the adjacent stretch of gutter after clearing a part of it of rubbish. Make the gutters clean as directed. Reposition your gutters as necessary and keep washing them until they are entirely clean.

Water your gutters and drains. Attach a garden hose to a strong limb, pole, or tree trimmer. Turn on the hose, attach a nozzle, and lift it to the gutter. To complete your gutter cleaning, flush the whole gutter in this manner. Keep an eye out for downspouts that flow irregularly or weakly; they might still be clogged.

Look for overlooked debris in the gutters. Even while vacuuming will likely remove the majority of the accumulation, persistent obstructions could still exist. To visually examine the gutters, lean an appropriate ladder against your property and ascend it. After removing the ladder, use your gutter vacuum to clear any leftover obstructions.

Check the downspout flow and remove any residual tiny pieces of debris. A garden hose should be secured to a pole or long stick. The hose should be turned on and raised to the gutter. Rinse the gutter thoroughly to get rid of any leftover tiny debris. A clog in the spout may be the cause of poor water flow at the downspout.