Cleaning methods · 4 min read

Gutter vacuum vs gutter washing: what is the difference?

Gutter vacuums lift out loose debris; gutter washing also cleans the channel. How the two methods compare.

Gutter vacuuming

A gutter vacuum uses long poles and a powerful vacuum to suck loose debris out of the gutter from the ground. It is good at lifting out leaves and dry material.

Gutter washing

Gutter washing clears the debris and then washes the channel through with water. That removes the layer of silt, grit and slime that is left behind once the leaves are gone.

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Why the leftover layer matters

That layer slows water down, holds moisture against joints and gives the next lot of debris something to stick to. Washing it out leaves a genuinely clean channel.

What we use

We use jet-wash equipment, choosing the pressure and method to suit your guttering, and check water runs freely to the downpipes afterwards.

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