Diy Gutter Cleaning Attachment

Flush out the gutter with water starting at the far end and moving toward the downspout.

Diy gutter cleaning attachment.

Two inch sink trap to form the 180 degree bend for the gutter. Place the short end of the hook inside your gutter and then turn on the water. Leaf vacuums which are sometimes called lawn vacuums are also very popular for yard cleanup. You can diy one by attaching a cleaning cloth to a large pole.

Cut 6 inches off one of the sections with a hacksaw. A unit like this might also be a good option for cleaning debris out of your gutter. 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. Use a strong stream of water and avoid spraying underneath the roof shingles.

When cleaning your rain gutters make sure to do a comprehensive job by tackling both the interior and exterior of the rain gutters. Place another elbow onto the end of that piece with an end cap. Glue an elbow onto the end of the other 8 foot length followed by the 6 inch piece. For maximum power when spraying gutters and downspouts use a pressure washer.

Purchase two 8 foot lengths of pvc pipe for creating the gutter cleaner and having some extra for repairs. Aluminum downpipe or vinyl downpipe. Materials a length of two inch abs pipe. Get into position below and slightly in front of the section of gutter you want to clean.

2 or more aluminum downspout elbows or vinyl downspout elbows. Some of them can also double as a blower. The best way to clean both the exterior and interior of your rain gutters without a ladder is to use an applicator. Walk around the house holding the long end of the hook and three high pressure streams of water will shoot out of the holes you drilled cleaning the gutters.

For the most part a leaf vacuum will use pretty much the same type of attachment as the blower. Materials needed for a diy leaf blower gutter attachment. Specialty gutter cleaning attachments for your garden hose can make the job easier. Rain gutter cleaning from the ground can be done with this diy pvc rain gutter attachment wand that connects to a garden hose.

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.