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One of the most important tasks that is often
neglected by homeowners is cleaning the gutters. Many people think that just
because the gutter does not pose any problem to their day-to-day living, it can
be left ignored and unattended.
Little do they know that when gutters accumulate
dust, debris, and other garbage, or when they get poured down with heavy snow
or rain, they can be damaged and cause water leakage. Here are some gutter
cleaning tips and safety measures in doing so from gutters San Antonio experts.
When
reaching the gutter, use a ladder that is long enough to allow you to access
the gutter conveniently. For a typical one story home, your ladder should be 11
feet (3.5m) long.
Gutters
harbor potentially harmful molds and spores, so it is important to use work
gloves to prevent hand-to-mold contact and possible mold illnesses. Gloves also
protect hands from sticks or sharp gutter edges.
If
you are cleaning your gutter from a seated position on your roof, use a safety
harness and the three points of contact rule (two hands and a foot or two feet
and a hand)
If
you lose your grip on a tool or drop it on the ground, let it fall all the way
down. Do not scramble to catch it,
because you will very likely fall after it.
Watch
out for ants, wasps, spiders, and other creatures which could be nesting in
debris and could bite or cause you a scare, leading to a fall from the ladder
or roof. It is important that you wear proper clothes when cleaning to prevent
bug bites.
If you cannot handle the cleaning all by yourself,
you can always ask the assistance of gutter cleaning experts who know exactly
to clean gutters and repair damages if there are any.
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