Diy Gutter Cleaning Attachment

Materials a length of two inch abs pipe.

Diy gutter cleaning attachment.

Rain gutter cleaning from the ground can be done with this diy pvc rain gutter attachment wand that connects to a garden hose. A unit like this might also be a good option for cleaning debris out of your gutter. 2 or more aluminum downspout elbows or vinyl downspout elbows. Flush out the gutter with water starting at the far end and moving toward the downspout.

For the most part a leaf vacuum will use pretty much the same type of attachment as the blower. When cleaning your rain gutters make sure to do a comprehensive job by tackling both the interior and exterior of the rain gutters. Aluminum downpipe or vinyl downpipe. Cut 6 inches off one of the sections with a hacksaw.

Two inch sink trap to form the 180 degree bend for the gutter. For maximum power when spraying gutters and downspouts use a pressure washer. Make the rain gutter cleaner i. Materials needed for a diy leaf blower gutter attachment.

Use a strong stream of water and avoid spraying underneath the roof shingles. Some of them can also double as a blower. Leaf vacuums which are sometimes called lawn vacuums are also very popular for yard cleanup. Glue an elbow onto the end of the other 8 foot length followed by the 6 inch piece.

The downpipe and elbows linked above measure 3 x 2 but these measurements will not fit all leaf blowers. You can diy one by attaching a cleaning cloth to a large pole. The best way to clean both the exterior and interior of your rain gutters without a ladder is to use an applicator. Get into position below and slightly in front of the section of gutter you want to clean.

Place the short end of the hook inside your gutter and then turn on the water. 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. Stand beneath your gutters and raise your vacuum attachment to gutter level. Purchase two 8 foot lengths of pvc pipe for creating the gutter cleaner and having some extra for repairs.

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.