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6 Fall Cleaning Tasks You’re Probably Skipping

Gloved hands remove wet autumn leaves from a roof gutter alongside a running garden hose spray nozzle.
Insert a high-pressure garden hose nozzle into each downspout to flush remaining dirt and verify rapid, clear drainage.

Gutter Maintenance Protocol:

  • Set your extension ladder on firm, level ground, adhering strictly to ladder safety guidelines established by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission before ascending.
  • Wear heavy-duty waterproof work gloves and scoop out packed sludge using a flexible plastic gutter scoop.
  • Insert a high-pressure garden hose nozzle into the top of each downspout, flushing remaining dirt while verifying rapid, clear drainage at ground level.
  • Clear stubborn downspout clogs using a small plumbing snake or by tapping gently on metal elbow joints to dislodge trapped debris.
  • Attach flexible downspout extenders or concrete splash blocks to ensure water discharges at least five feet away from your foundation walls.

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