Diy Gutter Cleaning Attachment

For maximum power when spraying gutters and downspouts use a pressure washer.

Diy gutter cleaning attachment. Place the short end of the hook inside your gutter and then turn on the water. Materials needed for a diy leaf blower gutter attachment. Flush out the gutter with water starting at the far end and moving toward the downspout. Purchase two 8 foot lengths of pvc pipe for creating the gutter cleaner and having some extra for repairs.

2 or more aluminum downspout elbows or vinyl downspout elbows. The best way to clean both the exterior and interior of your rain gutters without a ladder is to use an applicator. Specialty gutter cleaning attachments for your garden hose can make the job easier. Stand beneath your gutters and raise your vacuum attachment to gutter level.

Place another elbow onto the end of that piece with an end cap. Cut 6 inches off one of the sections with a hacksaw. Aluminum downpipe or vinyl downpipe. Some of them can also double as a blower.

Leaf vacuums which are sometimes called lawn vacuums are also very popular for yard cleanup. Lift your vacuum attachment up and over the edge of the gutter so that the open end is resting in the bottom of the gutter. A unit like this might also be a good option for cleaning debris out of your gutter. For the most part a leaf vacuum will use pretty much the same type of attachment as the blower.

You can diy one by attaching a cleaning cloth to a large pole. Get into position below and slightly in front of the section of gutter you want to clean. Two inch sink trap to form the 180 degree bend for the gutter. A 2 1 2 inch to 1 1 2 inch rubber reducer extra extension for the shop vac to provide the necessary extension length to reach the roof from ground level.

Use a strong stream of water and avoid spraying underneath the roof shingles. Rain gutter cleaning from the ground can be done with this diy pvc rain gutter attachment wand that connects to a garden hose. When cleaning your rain gutters make sure to do a comprehensive job by tackling both the interior and exterior of the rain gutters. Materials a length of two inch abs pipe.

Glue an elbow onto the end of the other 8 foot length followed by the 6 inch piece.