Gutter Cleaning Tools That Work

When it comes to gutter cleaning tools, the last several years has seen more of these gadgets than ever before. Some are pretty good designs and work as advertised, while others don't fair so well. In this article we'll take a look at a few of the best gutter cleaning tools to help make this task a bit easier.

Gutter Scoop

You can find this available in various brand names and models, but they all work pretty much the same. It's made of plastic and features a handle attached to a scoop. The scoop itself is as wide as your rain gutter channel and you simply work your way down the length of the gutter and scoop out all of the debris clogging up your gutter.

This type of gutter cleaning tool is actually pretty good. It eliminates getting your hands all wet and filthy by having to scoop everything out by hand, and it holds up pretty well to many uses.

Gutter Brush

This is much more than a cleaning tool, but is well worth mentioning. This system features a series of unique 3 foot brushes that lay down inside the channel of your rain gutter. They work by preventing the leaves and other debris from settling down inside the gutter itself.

The advantage here is that you are not having to clean your gutters, or clean them as often, as you normally do. The cost is very low and these brushes hold up to years of use. Click here to read our full review on the Gutter Brush.

Gutter Grabber

This is another unique cleaning tool that features a long handle with a pointed blade to pull the leaves and other debris towards you. The handle adjusts outward to around 8 feet. The big advantage here is that you can clean out large areas of your gutters at one time without having to go up and down the ladder as often to move it down the side of your house.

Gutter Sense

This is yet another handy gadget that attaches to any kind of pole. For example, a broom handle or leaf rake handle. The Gutter Sense is used from standing on the ground, which is much safer, and placing the "tongs" on the handle. Then, you lower it into the gutter and grasp the debris.

I've not used this device, but it does look interesting. I plan on giving it a try this fall and I'll update this page to let you know how well it worked.

Other types of gutter cleaning tools can range from something as simple as a garden spade to scoop up debris, to using a leaf blower while standing on your roof. I don't recommend that due to the increased safety risk, but many homeowners do this.