2 or more aluminum downspout elbows or vinyl downspout elbows.
Diy gutter cleaning attachment.
Purchase two 8 foot lengths of pvc pipe for creating the gutter cleaner and having some extra for repairs.
Glue an elbow onto the end of the other 8 foot length followed by the 6 inch piece.
Stand beneath your gutters and raise your vacuum attachment to gutter level.
Rain gutter cleaning from the ground can be done with this diy pvc rain gutter attachment wand that connects to a garden hose.
Specialty gutter cleaning attachments for your garden hose can make the job easier.
For maximum power when spraying gutters and downspouts use a pressure washer.
Materials needed for a diy leaf blower gutter attachment.
Place the short end of the hook inside your gutter and then turn on the water.
Cut 6 inches off one of the sections with a hacksaw.
Make the rain gutter cleaner i.
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.
For the most part a leaf vacuum will use pretty much the same type of attachment as the blower.
Two inch sink trap to form the 180 degree bend for the gutter.
When cleaning your rain gutters make sure to do a comprehensive job by tackling both the interior and exterior of the rain gutters.
Leaf vacuums which are sometimes called lawn vacuums are also very popular for yard cleanup.
The best way to clean both the exterior and interior of your rain gutters without a ladder is to use an applicator.
A unit like this might also be a good option for cleaning debris out of your gutter.
Aluminum downpipe or vinyl downpipe.
You can diy one by attaching a cleaning cloth to a large pole.
Place another elbow onto the end of that piece with an end cap.
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.
The downpipe and elbows linked above measure 3 x 2 but these measurements will not fit all leaf blowers.
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.
Use a strong stream of water and avoid spraying underneath the roof shingles.