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Using Caution While Cleaning Your Gutters

Posted by Hubert Miles | October 20, 2009 .
by Hubert Miles

Part of maintaining the exterior of your home means keeping your gutters clean. A lot of homeowners attempt to do this job themselves to save some money. If you do there are a few safety tips you should abide by.

1. Make sure the ladder you use is sturdy. Set it squarely on the level ground. Move away any straw, mulch, or anything that will hinder the ladder from setting firmly on the ground.

2. While using an extension ladder that is leaned on the gutters, try cutting a small 2×4 board that you can sit inside the gutter. By doing this, you will provide a solid location that you can safely set the ladder against without running the risk of severely damaging the gutter.

3. Once you’ve climbed the ladder, keep your hips square over the ladder to maintain your balance. You should never lean away on either side of the ladder.

4. When climbing the ladder you should not stand on the top 2 steps of the ladder. It is easy to lose your balance when standing on these two steps.

5. If you decide to clean the gutters from the roof, use a safety harness for protection from falling. Never try to lean out over the gutters.

6. Don’t attempt to work on a roof during wet, icy, or windy conditions.

7. When working on the roof or climbing a ladder it is a good idea to wear non-slip shoes like sneakers or work boots.

8. You should wear heavy duty leather gloves to keep your hands from getting cut up on sharp metal edges and the tips of screws on the inside of the gutter.

9. Safety glasses are a good way to keep trash and roof granules from getting in your eyes while cleaning the gutters. This will help protect your eyes from getting scratched or irritated.

10. Don’t try to work close to power lines.

While cleaning your gutters is a good way to maintain the exterior of your home and it’s foundation, by following these safety tips you can do it carefully.

About the Author:
Hubert Miles is a blogger for many websites and the webmaster of Lake Properties and Houses. Get more information on Lake Properties and Land websites.

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